Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election period open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 31, 2023.
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #200 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 14, 2023, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Each year, on Hmong-Lao Veterans
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: NDO Fairness Act and SOPRA Act passed Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee’s passage of two bills he introduced, the Non-Disclosure Order Fairness Act; and the Separation of Powers Restoration Act. Under current law, the federal government can
Dept. of Justice: Dane County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2017 sexual
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 20 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision for a sexual assault that occurred in 2017.
WisDems: MAGA Republicans’ Default on America Plan would devastate Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA House Republicans, including Wisconsin’s own Derrick Van Orden, are threatening to hold the American economy hostage to cut spending for vital jobs and systems that keep America moving forward. The GOP’s Default on America Plan would slash
Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. The governor has appointed Alex Lasry, Janixa Franco Gonzalez, and Lindsay Blumer, in addition to reappointing Quincey Daniels. “Our technical colleges are vital to
Rep. Donovan: Increased penalties for reckless driving legislation signed into law
Milwaukee – Today, Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the bill signing ceremony for Assembly Bill 55 in Milwaukee. Governor Evers signed Rep. Donovan’s bipartisan reckless driving legislation that increases all penalties for reckless driving including fines and jail time.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Welcomes new board member
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities welcomes Thomas Weatherston as the newest member of the League board. Weatherston is the current Village President of Caledonia. He has served on the Caledonia Village Board from 2010 to 2014 and currently since 2019.
Sen. Stroebel: Legislation on reckless driving signed into law
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 55 was signed into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 9. Act 9 effectively doubles the penalties for reckless driving offenses and applies the existing surcharges for OWI offenses to reckless driving convictions. Senator Duey Stroebel (R
UW-Green Bay: 50,000 Graduates Later, phoenix continue to rise, solve problems and ignite regional workforce
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s core mission of providing access to education that ignites the regional workforce will be realized this weekend as more than 1,100 eligible graduates and their families celebrate the 2023 Spring/Summer Commencement.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: To survey for spongy moth in 47 counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will set over 10,000 traps for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 47 counties from mid-May through early July. DATCP asks that property owners allow trapping staff to
Sen. James: Carjacking bill signed into law
Madison – Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) announces the passage of SB 76 into law: “Today, we celebrate the signing of legislation that clarifies the crime of carjacking in our state. Until now, carjacking fell under the crime of vehicle theft.
Gov. Evers: Signs bills to address carjacking and reckless driving in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills that would help address reckless driving and carjacking in the state by increasing penalties for both and creating a new “carjacking” section of the criminal code. “Reckless driving and other dangerous
Rep. Spiros: Carjacking bill signed into law
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after his bill to address rising carjacking numbers was signed into law: “The tragic results of carjackings are in the news every day: a nurse pistol whipped leaving work, a mom
A Better Wisconsin Together: GOP ignores the elephant in the room, lets Big Tech off the hook With latest proposal on social media
MADISON, Wis. — We’re all concerned about our and our children’s safety when using social media. But a Republican state legislator’s recent proposal to restrict access to social media for minors ignores the elephant in the room by letting tech companies
Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network: Another successful Aging Advocacy Day
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cosponsors, votes to advance Bipartisan railway safety legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, voted to advance the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023 to improve freight rail safety and prevent train derailment disasters like in East Palestine,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in demanding transparency from Biden on plans for taxpayer-funded voter mobilization
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 12 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a full accounting of all federal funding used to implement Executive Order 14019
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps secure $30 million for Great Lakes projects in underserved communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30 million from the Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for restoration projects in underserved communities across the Great Lakes. “Our Great Lakes are critical to our
Climate Power: 22 days ‘til default: Nearly 150,000 clean energy jobs at risk if MAGA house Republicans’ default on america act passes
Washington, D.C. — It’s official. MAGA House Republicans are willing to crash our economy to kill our clean energy boom—an economic goldmine that primarily helps their own communities. As we approach June 1st, when the Treasury has said the U.S.