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MADISON, WI … Our rich Wisconsin historical legacy would receive stronger protections under tougher penalties approved by the State Senate today for defacing public monuments, according to State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere). Sen. Jacque, who authored the measure with

Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly unanimously approved Representative Ellen Schutt’s (R-Clinton) bill to expand the existing safe haven law to include the use of newborn infant safety devices, also known as “Baby Boxes.” Following the bill’s passage, Representative Schutt

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after two bills he authored, Senate Bills 241 and 460, passed the State Senate during Tuesday’s floor period: “Today’s action by the State Senate means we’re one step closer

Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen voted for AB 466, relating to protecting consumer data. The bill would provide greater consumer rights over their personal data such as confirming whether or not their data is being used or sold, correcting

MADISON – Senators Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) today released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 312, their bill to provide monumental support to combating PFAS contamination across the state of Wisconsin:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, on a press call celebrating the two year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu celebrated two years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Madison,

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the State Senate’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 431, legislation designed to boost dairy hauling capacity.  Authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), SB 431

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 84, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) to proclaim November 2023 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution reads as follows: “Whereas, this year, an estimated 64,050 adults

MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans rejected feedback from communities and community members impacted by PFAS contamination by passing Senate Bill 312 that includes a dangerous poison pill. Government Affairs Manager Peter Burress had this to say on today’s vote: “Despite

MADISON – Today, the State Senate voted on SB 312, which would make a number of changes to state statutes regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and their regulation. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “We must

Madison – On Tuesday, November 14th, at the State Assembly floor session, State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) honored Christian Almonte, a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy and a resident of the 24th Assembly District as a hometown hero.  On January 26, 2022 Deputy Christian

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 251. This bill will allow  properly credentialed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to obtain a Tier 1 license through the  Department of Public Instruction, allowing them to be directly

MADISON, WI – Seasoned fans might remember a former Brewers slugger named Jeromy Burnitz. He sometimes swung his bat so hard trying to hit a home run that the bat would fly out of his hands and into the seats on

MADISON, Wis. – The crisis on our southern border continues to spiral out of control. October saw the largest influx of illegal entries in history with more than 300,000 undocumented migrants crossing over our southern border. To make matters worse, an additional 13 terror

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Week” by announcing that Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached a record 16,384 enrolled apprentices, an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history and surpassing last

GRAFTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Grafton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Ozaukee County

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed two amended bills (AB 438 and AB 439) funding a deal to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin. Those bills will now return to the Assembly floor for a vote.  Rep Allen released

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee’s 5th District Alderman Lamont Westmoreland officially declared his candidacy for re-election, seeking a full term in the Spring 2024 election.  With a proven track record of community engagement, effective leadership, and a strong commitment to improving

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after the bipartisan passage of a pair of bills to provide funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and upkeep of the 22 year old Brewers stadium. “I am excited that

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) celebrates the introduction of multiple bills aimed at improving oral health care which are scheduled for a hearing at the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care on Wednesday, November 15. WPHCA is