U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation to preserve the driftless area between Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa & Minnesota

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined Reps. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Angie Craig (D-MN) in introducing the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (DALCI) Act to preserve the ecologically-unique region between Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. The bipartisan legislation would re-establish efforts by the

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Gov. Evers: Signs Assembly Bill 218

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 218, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 118. Assembly Bill 218, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 118 Allows a credentialing board to delegate authority to the Department of Safety and Professional Services to make an immediate determination

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Sen. Wirch: Applauds signing of sexual assault kit legislation

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) is commending Governor Tony Evers for signing into law two pieces of legislation that will streamline the processing of sexual assault kits and make it easier for sexual assault survivors to track kits from their case.  While the bills had bipartisan support, they had been

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Increases efforts to protect at-risk songbird

Recent Surveys Find Connecticut Warbler Population In Steep Decline   Connecticut warbler populations have plunged over the past two decades. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will work with partners to increase efforts to protect the at-risk Connecticut

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Common Cause: Misguided State Supreme Court ruling for “least change” voting maps creates urgent need for redistricting reform

“Iowa Model” Legislation Must Get a Public Hearing and Vote The narrow, conservative 4 to 3 majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week issued a deeply flawed and completely misguided decision regarding the criteria it says it will utilize to determine what Wisconsin’s state legislative and congressional district maps will look like for

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Better Business Bureau: 6 steps to stop porch pirates this holiday season

Milwaukee, Wis. – The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is a convenient service for many consumers across the nation, allowing holiday purchasers to search out the perfect gift for friends and family. Unfortunately, purchasing and having the item delivered to the proper address does not guarantee you will receive

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Says we need to deny Putin his window of opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Biden’s call with Vladimir Putin. “The Biden administration is failing to act with a sense of urgency to prevent disaster in Ukraine. Before Vladimir Putin can further encroach upon Ukrainian territory, we must kill the Nord Stream

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation to preserve the driftless area between Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa & Minnesota

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined Reps. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Angie Craig (D-MN) in introducing the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (DALCI) Act to preserve the ecologically-unique region between Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. The bipartisan legislation would re-establish efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve management of working

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U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: Announces $2.7 million to deliver equitable COVID-19 relief to tribal communities in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $1.7 million to Oneida Nation, and $1 million to Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in Wisconsin to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oneida Nation will use the funding to construct eight (8) two-bedroom homes, which will help alleviate

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Gov. Evers: Signs Assembly Bill 218

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 218, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 118. Assembly Bill 218, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 118 Allows a credentialing board to delegate authority to the Department of Safety and Professional Services to make an immediate determination regarding whether an applicant meets the credential qualifications and to

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