[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly Republican colleagues convened in Special Session yesterday afternoon to pass a historic workforce package for Wisconsin. The bill passed by Republicans includes continued investments in childcare, tax relief, worker training
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 – Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County. Incidental
MADISON, Wis. – Two years after the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden, more than 300 hundred projects are moving forward to make Wisconsin stronger by repairing roads and bridges, improving airports, expanding access to high-speed internet, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin, so
Madison – Representative Nancy VanderMeer’s (R-Tomah) legislation modeled after the Monroe County Mental Health Coalition’s work passed both houses of the State Legislature on Tuesday during floor sessions held in the State Senate and State Assembly, respectively. Assembly Bill 566, authored by
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across
MADISON, Wis. — Today is the two year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has since led to $5.6 billion of bipartisan investments in Wisconsin, thanks to the bipartisan work of Tammy Baldwin. These vital, bipartisan investments will fix the roads, reduce
UW-Madison researchers have developed a new metal alloy that can withstand higher temperatures, which could be used to improve high-speed aircraft. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the technology as a “top licensing prospect” in its engineering and computer
(Chicago, IL | November 15, 2023)—On November 14, the Liberty Justice Center filed an amicus brief urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject a petition that would dismantle the oldest school choice program in the United States—a program currently serving over 65,000
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson, co-chair of the Wisconsin County Clerks Association’s Legislative Committee, says a bill to allow absentee ballot processing before election night will absolutely help clerks do their jobs. But she says she’s not sure if clerk protections the Assembly recently passed will do enough to deter harassment that has driven many election workers away since the 2020 election.
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing bipartisan legislation—the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act—to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. PSC is expected to award up to $42 million
On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DNC is rolling out a new billboard campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting how President Biden’s historic legislation is funding critical projects in communities across the country and
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President
[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced a capital planning process through the Department of Corrections that acknowledges the growing challenges at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “We
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly passed a $2 billion Middle Class Tax Cut, increased the Childcare Tax Credit by nearly $150 million, and expanded childcare capacity in “childcare deserts” across Wisconsin. Rep. Plumer voted in favor of this legislation:
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2023) – Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It
MADISON – A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this afternoon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the bill authors and members of
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of a continuing resolution that funds the federal government while setting new deadlines in January and February to pass funding bills: “After weeks of
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) and his Assembly Republican colleagues convened in Special Session yesterday afternoon to pass a historic workforce package for Wisconsin. The bill passed by Republicans includes continued investments in childcare, tax relief, worker training grants, and welfare reform. Under this legislation, a family earning
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 – Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or
MADISON, Wis. – Two years after the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden, more than 300 hundred projects are moving forward to make Wisconsin stronger by repairing roads and bridges, improving airports, expanding access to high-speed internet, and creating good-paying jobs. “Thanks to President Biden and Wisconsin’s Democratic
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cougars are a protected species in Wisconsin, so DNR conservation wardens conducted a thorough investigation into the shooting
Madison – Representative Nancy VanderMeer’s (R-Tomah) legislation modeled after the Monroe County Mental Health Coalition’s work passed both houses of the State Legislature on Tuesday during floor sessions held in the State Senate and State Assembly, respectively. Assembly Bill 566, authored by VanderMeer, was initially introduced in 2019 as part of a
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the state of Wisconsin. “The hard-working men and women of
MADISON, Wis. — Today is the two year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has since led to $5.6 billion of bipartisan investments in Wisconsin, thanks to the bipartisan work of Tammy Baldwin. These vital, bipartisan investments will fix the roads, reduce PFAS in our water, improve access to high speed internet
UW-Madison researchers have developed a new metal alloy that can withstand higher temperatures, which could be used to improve high-speed aircraft. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the technology as a “top licensing prospect” in its engineering and computer science portfolio. It was created by Prof. Dan Thoma of
(Chicago, IL | November 15, 2023)—On November 14, the Liberty Justice Center filed an amicus brief urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject a petition that would dismantle the oldest school choice program in the United States—a program currently serving over 65,000 low-income and middle-income Wisconsin students. In Underwood v. Vos, a group
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson, co-chair of the Wisconsin County Clerks Association’s Legislative Committee, says a bill to allow absentee ballot processing before election night will absolutely help clerks do their jobs. But she says she’s not sure if clerk protections the Assembly recently passed will do enough to deter harassment that has driven many election workers away since the 2020 election.
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to achieve their waste reduction and recycling goals. Their efforts resulted
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing bipartisan legislation—the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act—to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. As the Vietnam
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. PSC is expected to award up to $42 million under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF)
On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DNC is rolling out a new billboard campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting how President Biden’s historic legislation is funding critical projects in communities across the country and boosting the economy in the process, in stark contrast with
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President Biden and our Wisconsin Democratic congressional delegation delivered a huge
[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced a capital planning process through the Department of Corrections that acknowledges the growing challenges at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “We commend the Governor for taking initial steps to recognize the
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly passed a $2 billion Middle Class Tax Cut, increased the Childcare Tax Credit by nearly $150 million, and expanded childcare capacity in “childcare deserts” across Wisconsin. Rep. Plumer voted in favor of this legislation: “We continued efforts today in the Assembly to address rising
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2023) – Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state sponsors of terrorism,
MADISON – A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this afternoon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the bill authors and members of the legislature for passing this important update to a program
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of a continuing resolution that funds the federal government while setting new deadlines in January and February to pass funding bills: “After weeks of gridlock caused by Republicans in Congress and their insistence of