An unconstitutional interpretation of the law has reduced nonprofit voices to a whisper Green Bay, WI – A Wisconsin nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit yesterday that aims to stop a massive expansion of the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) donor disclosure mandates for nonprofit
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR) thanks the legislature and Governor Evers for making free training available to prospective guardians to help them be better prepared to understand and carry out their new role and responsibilities.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a virtual Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 10 from 9-11 a.m. The DNR’s 15-year CWD Response Plan, in effect through 2025,
Construction crews in 2021 made substantial improvements to the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) from I-39/90 to Whitney Way in Dane County. Work included pavement resurfacing, improved drainage and installation of a new median barrier wall. The project also paved the
The Wisconsin Paper Council hailed the signing into law of Senate Bill 466, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 110, as a positive move for the Wisconsin’s paper, pulp, packaging, and forestry industries. Governor Tony Evers signed the measure into law at
What is Universal Life Insurance? The insurance industry generally categorizes whole life and universal life insurance as “permanent” life insurance. A “permanent” policy is designed to provide coverage for your entire life if sufficient premiums are paid. This is unlike
Door County, WI – Door County Land Trust is pleased to announce the permanent protection of one mile of stream bank along Stony Creek in southern Door County. This is the first time a conservation organization has purchased land within the
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington) authored a bill that provides a more reasonable financial penalty for towns and villages that do not submit their annual statement for general transportation aids on time. “Our
WILL-supported legislation would have required districts to post classroom material online The News: Governor Tony Evers vetoed curriculum transparency legislation (SB 463/ AB 488), Friday, denying parents access to the classroom materials in our public schools. The Wisconsin Institute for Law &
DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council praised Governor Evers veto of Senate Bill 125 – a bill that would have created a tax credit for tuition paid by an individual in an apprenticeship program. While our union supports initiatives
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) authored a bill that makes several changes to state statute to ensure Wisconsin is able to maintain our critical emergency response teams. This legislation was signed into law as 2021 Act
“Deciding who deserves to be born based on their inherited characteristics is discrimination. I’m disappointed that Governor Evers would once again veto a bill that prohibits targeting the unborn based on their race, gender, or disability. Wisconsin must affirm that
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch just pledged not to raise taxes as Governor. Unlike Tony Evers, who immediately broke his campaign pledge to not raise taxes upon taking office, Rebecca shares Wisconsinites’ concern about declining affordability. As a working mom, Rebecca knows we cannot afford
MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers’ signing today of DNR regulatory reform legislation will promote clearing of Great Lakes ports and supply chains, and encourage efforts to clean and restore beaches, according to a Northeast Wisconsin lawmaker. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De
MADISON, Dec 3, 2021 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin President John Mielke issued the following statement regarding Gov. Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 125, which would have provided a tuition tax break for apprenticeship, similar to tuition
MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) made the following remarks after Governor Evers vetoed his bill to protect babies born alive during botched abortions: “Governor Evers made his position clear today that a life not wanted is a life
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere) today said Gov. Evers blocked another path for workers to obtain training for well-paying, family-supporting jobs by vetoing bipartisan legislation extending the tax deduction for postsecondary tuition to apprenticeship instruction. Sen. Jacque, co-author
An unconstitutional interpretation of the law has reduced nonprofit voices to a whisper Green Bay, WI – A Wisconsin nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit yesterday that aims to stop a massive expansion of the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) donor disclosure mandates for nonprofit groups that advocate the election or defeat of candidates. Only
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR) thanks the legislature and Governor Evers for making free training available to prospective guardians to help them be better prepared to understand and carry out their new role and responsibilities. The bill signed into law today establishes initial training requirements
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a virtual Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Committee meeting on Friday, Dec. 10 from 9-11 a.m. The DNR’s 15-year CWD Response Plan, in effect through 2025, helps guide the department’s approach to addressing CWD in Wisconsin.
Construction crews in 2021 made substantial improvements to the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) from I-39/90 to Whitney Way in Dane County. Work included pavement resurfacing, improved drainage and installation of a new median barrier wall. The project also paved the way for an innovative system branded in Wisconsin as the
The Wisconsin Paper Council hailed the signing into law of Senate Bill 466, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 110, as a positive move for the Wisconsin’s paper, pulp, packaging, and forestry industries. Governor Tony Evers signed the measure into law at the State Capitol today in a private bill signing without
What is Universal Life Insurance? The insurance industry generally categorizes whole life and universal life insurance as “permanent” life insurance. A “permanent” policy is designed to provide coverage for your entire life if sufficient premiums are paid. This is unlike term life insurance, which provides coverage at a set rate
Door County, WI – Door County Land Trust is pleased to announce the permanent protection of one mile of stream bank along Stony Creek in southern Door County. This is the first time a conservation organization has purchased land within the 13-mile Stony Creek stream corridor, the largest stream system in
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington) authored a bill that provides a more reasonable financial penalty for towns and villages that do not submit their annual statement for general transportation aids on time. “Our local towns and villages do really well with the tight
WILL-supported legislation would have required districts to post classroom material online The News: Governor Tony Evers vetoed curriculum transparency legislation (SB 463/ AB 488), Friday, denying parents access to the classroom materials in our public schools. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) supported the legislation to require all public schools
DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council praised Governor Evers veto of Senate Bill 125 – a bill that would have created a tax credit for tuition paid by an individual in an apprenticeship program. While our union supports initiatives that support apprenticeship, and the state should play a role
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) authored a bill that makes several changes to state statute to ensure Wisconsin is able to maintain our critical emergency response teams. This legislation was signed into law as 2021 Act 104. The Division of Emergency Management within the Department of
“Deciding who deserves to be born based on their inherited characteristics is discrimination. I’m disappointed that Governor Evers would once again veto a bill that prohibits targeting the unborn based on their race, gender, or disability. Wisconsin must affirm that every life has equal meaning and purpose.”
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch just pledged not to raise taxes as Governor. Unlike Tony Evers, who immediately broke his campaign pledge to not raise taxes upon taking office, Rebecca shares Wisconsinites’ concern about declining affordability. As a working mom, Rebecca knows we cannot afford to pay more in taxes. Under Governor Kleefisch, we won’t
MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers’ signing today of DNR regulatory reform legislation will promote clearing of Great Lakes ports and supply chains, and encourage efforts to clean and restore beaches, according to a Northeast Wisconsin lawmaker. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measure with State Rep. Shae Sortwell
MADISON, Dec 3, 2021 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin President John Mielke issued the following statement regarding Gov. Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 125, which would have provided a tuition tax break for apprenticeship, similar to tuition tax breaks for bachelor’s and associate degree students in Wisconsin:
MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) made the following remarks after Governor Evers vetoed his bill to protect babies born alive during botched abortions: “Governor Evers made his position clear today that a life not wanted is a life worth wasting. Sadly, I’m not surprised considering he’s publicly stated before that
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere) today said Gov. Evers blocked another path for workers to obtain training for well-paying, family-supporting jobs by vetoing bipartisan legislation extending the tax deduction for postsecondary tuition to apprenticeship instruction. Sen. Jacque, co-author of the bipartisan Workforce and Education Fairness Act with Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (R-River