MADISON, Wis. – Today, Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2022. Representative Sondy Pope released the following statement: “I would like to thank Senator Erpenbach for his service to the State of Wisconsin and commend him for the great work he has

New state law strengthens protections for responders Two on-duty Wisconsin State Patrol troopers escaped injury this week after drivers hit their cruisers. A trooper was pulled over on the shoulder of I-94 in Dane County on Monday afternoon when an inattentive semi tractor-trailer sideswiped his cruiser. The trooper was sitting

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the hiring of Brenda Bintzler as Marketing and Communications Manager, and Brittney Wagner in the Community Relations and Executive Administration role. Bintzler and Wagner bring years of experience and practice to the SCEDC team.    Bintzler will handle SomeplaceBetter initiatives, branding efforts across the board, and

Madison, WI –A bill that would establish standards to safeguard free speech and academic freedom at UW Institutions and technical colleges received a hearing in the State Assembly on Wednesday. Free speech on campus has been increasingly under attack. In April of 2020, the non-profit Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

Madison – Today, after more than 20 years in office, Sen. Erpenbach announce he will not be seeking reelection in 2022. Senator Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “It has been an honor to work with Sen. Erpenbach in the state senate, and as my state senator when I served in

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Biden administration announced that Wisconsin will receive $142.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to remove lead pipes across the state, eliminate harmful PFAs chemicals, and bring water to underserved communities. This federal money will build on Gov. Evers’ previous investments in clean drinking

Wisconsin to receive $142 million in 2022 to invest in ensuring safe drinking water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill that will expand efforts to deliver safe drinking water to Wisconsinites by infusing approximately $850 million into communities across the state over the

MADISON, Wis. — Right in time for the holidays, Wisconsin drivers are seeing lower prices at the pump. Just two weeks ago, President Biden united other nations to take substantive steps to stabilize oil prices and release 50 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.   As

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture​, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees that are eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB). Corn growers in affected districts will have until January 15, 2022 to vote on the following candidates: District 4 Nominee: Calvin Dalton,

MADISON – Today, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) announced he will not seek re-election for his State Senate seat. Senator Erpenbach served Wisconsin for 24 years. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the announcement: “Senator Jon Erpenbach has served Wisconsin diligently for over 20 years – his

Some Wisconsin county jails charge inmates’ families the highest rates in the nation. For example, Portage and Monroe counties charges inmate families $13.65 for a 15-minute local call. In a survey of over 30 counties, the average charge was $7.65 for a 15 minute phone call. State Representative Samba Baldeh

MADISON – Today, just one week after a mass shooting at a Michigan high school where four students were killed as well as six students and one teacher were wounded, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs is holding a public hearing on Assembly Bill 597 (AB 597), legislation that makes it easier to possess

Brookfield, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the George H. and Frances Daubner House in Brookfield, Waukesha County, on the State Register of Historic Places.   Built between 1866 and 1870, the George H. and Frances Daubner farmhouse is a largely intact rural example of the

Service allows County residents to text 911 in case of an emergency MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County is joining a growing number of areas across the country in launching a Text-to-911 service that allows County residents to text 911 for help in case of an emergency. The new service allows Milwaukee

Madison, WI – Following Senator Jon Erpenbach’s (D-Madison) announcement that he will not seek re-election, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement: “As the second most senior member of our Caucus, Senator Erpenbach will be missed tremendously.  In addition to the wisdom he brings from his years of experience

I am overjoyed that my colleagues listened to the latest research, to veterinarians and to our community and made the humane choice to support the ban on elective cat declawing. Declawing a cat is a cruel and outdated procedure. It’s an amputation similar to severing a human finger at the

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Gov. Tony Evers delivered more than $14 million in grants directly to movie theaters, summer camps, and minor league sports teams throughout Wisconsin. These grants, which are funded by the American Rescue Plan, are one part of Gov. Evers’ larger $140 million investment to support Wisconsin’s vibrant tourism and