Gov. Evers: Takes action on 43 bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 43 bills. Among the 43 bills upon which the governor took action, Gov. Evers signed 15 bills into law: Senate Bill 115, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 253:  Makes various changes to the definition of program sponsor and the program sponsor requirements relating

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Sen. Jacque: New law will help more see clearly now

MADISON, WI… Charitable organizations received a helping hand in their mission to bring much-needed eyeglasses to the poor, thanks to an initiative authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) that was signed into law today.  The legislation received broad

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 15

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court’s oral arguments on absentee ballot drop boxes, GOP AG candidate Eric Toney’s call to remove five elections commissioners, state licensing delays, Gov. Tony Evers’ recent vetoes, legislative retirements and more.

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Loudenbeck: Loudenbeck 911 bill signed

Madison- Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 673, authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green). The bill is now 2021 Wisconsin Act 261. Act 261 creates a Geographical Information System (GIS) grant program to assist counties

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WisDems: Gov. Evers leads record low unemployment in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Workforce Development announced record low unemployment in Wisconsin for the month of March at 2.8%, decreasing from 2.9% unemployment in February. Wisconsin’s economic success is continuing thanks to the leadership of Governor Evers, who has worked to

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In Madison, Senator Baldwin highlights her support for investments in UW and Madison metro transit

DANE COUNTY – At the University of Wisconsin-Madison today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin highlighted investments she helped secure in legislation signed into law by President Biden for the UW’s Plant Germplasm Research Facility and the Odyssey Project. Senator Baldwin and Representative Mark Pocan joined Chancellor Rebecca Blank at the future site

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on 43 bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 43 bills. Among the 43 bills upon which the governor took action, Gov. Evers signed 15 bills into law: Senate Bill 115, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 253:  Makes various changes to the definition of program sponsor and the program sponsor requirements relating to chiropractic continuing education. Senate Bill 392, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 254: 

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Sen. Jacque: ‘Pretenders Face Penalties’ Act signed into law

MADISON, WI… Any individual falsely posing as a public officer or utility employee could now face felony charges under a measure signed into law today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the Pretenders Face Penalties Act (Assembly Bill 251) with Rep. Calvin Callahan and Sen. Melissa Agard, said

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Rep. Dittrich: Legislative session ends with victory for rape victims

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) had the honor of seeing Kayleigh’s Law, a bill she authored that would offer rape victims the right to petition for a lifetime restraining order against their assailant, signed by the governor on the final day of the legislative session. Rep. Dittrich was

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Rep. Brostoff: Response to Rep. Brandtjen press release

MILWAUKEE – In response to a press release by Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) the other day, Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “In psychology, this is known as projection. A person who has an aspect to their own personality or belief system that they, at some

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Sen. Jacque: New law will help more see clearly now

MADISON, WI… Charitable organizations received a helping hand in their mission to bring much-needed eyeglasses to the poor, thanks to an initiative authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) that was signed into law today.  The legislation received broad bi-partisan support and was co-authored by State Rep. Paul Tittl.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 15

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court’s oral arguments on absentee ballot drop boxes, GOP AG candidate Eric Toney’s call to remove five elections commissioners, state licensing delays, Gov. Tony Evers’ recent vetoes, legislative retirements and more.

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Barnes Campaign: Mandela Barnes launches statewide agriculture tour

This week, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, launched a statewide agriculture tour to meet with farmers, meat processors, and agricultural policy experts to hear about the issues most important to them, including expanding rural broadband, access to quality health care, and supporting local economies. What they’re saying:

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UW-Eau Claire: Eau Claire Jazz Festival returns April 22-23

For music fans and jazz aficionados in the Chippewa Valley, the wait is over. The 56th annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival makes a rousing return to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus and downtown Eau Claire April 22-23, and this in-person event is making up for lost time in big ways.

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Loudenbeck: Loudenbeck 911 bill signed

Madison- Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 673, authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green). The bill is now 2021 Wisconsin Act 261. Act 261 creates a Geographical Information System (GIS) grant program to assist counties with the cost of data preparation, data gathering, data creation,

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Supervisor Ortiz-Velez: Reflects on County Board service

Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez released the following statement ahead of her departure from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: “On April 18, I complete my second and final term as Milwaukee County Supervisor for District 12. While I am bittersweet about leaving the board, I am immensely proud of the work

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WisDems: Gov. Evers leads record low unemployment in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Workforce Development announced record low unemployment in Wisconsin for the month of March at 2.8%, decreasing from 2.9% unemployment in February. Wisconsin’s economic success is continuing thanks to the leadership of Governor Evers, who has worked to find common sense solutions that help families and businesses not

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of Berlin Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Berlin is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Berlin. Activities related to

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces more than $41 million in federal funding for UW-Madison

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Senator Tammy Baldwin, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Kate VandenBosch to announce federal funding for UW-Madison. The university received $41,074,000 in funding for three projects through the recently passed government funding bill. $39.7 million toward a new plant breeding

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