Rep. Kitchens: Baby box bill now law

(Madison) – Wisconsin will join at least 14 other states that have an anonymous 24-hour, 7-day-a-week drop-off site for newborns. On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 369 into law. Representative Kitchens, who co-authored the bill, says the new law will save lives.

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Sen. Ballweg: Six of Ballweg’s bills signed into law

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) had six bills signed into law today. “Getting six individual bills across the legislative finish line is a great accomplishment,” said Ballweg. “I am grateful for the work from supporters for each of these bills. These

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Rep. Dallman: Financial literacy bill signed into law

Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), a bill State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) authored, was signed into law by Governor Evers this morning. Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement: “I am thrilled to see that the governor

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Budget Committee Republicans in urging Chairman Whitehouse to prioritize fiscal climate

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Budget Committee Republicans in urging Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to convene a series of hearings focused on understanding and addressing the nation’s current fiscal challenges following warnings from credit agencies about the country’s deteriorating economic outlook. In a letter cosigned

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Rep. Kitchens: Baby box bill now law

(Madison) – Wisconsin will join at least 14 other states that have an anonymous 24-hour, 7-day-a-week drop-off site for newborns. On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 369 into law. Representative Kitchens, who co-authored the bill, says the new law will save lives. “Being a parent in ideal circumstances is tough. For some

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Rep. Gustafson: Gov. Evers signs Gustafson-authored cremation bill into law

Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 440, authored by Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Senator Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton), Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus), and Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing), into law this afternoon. “I applaud Governor Evers for signing Senate Bill 440 into law today,” said Rep. Gustafson.“This bipartisan bill streamlines the confusing cremation…

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Pro-Life Wisconsin: Governor Evers signs safe haven ‘baby box’ bill

CONTACT:Matt Sande, PLW Legislative DirectorP: 262.352.0890E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 369into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 79. Act 79 permits the installation of newborn infantsafety devices under Wisconsin’s safe haven law. Authored by Sen. Joan Ballweg(R-Markesan) and Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton),

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Sen. Ballweg: Six of Ballweg’s bills signed into law

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) had six bills signed into law today. “Getting six individual bills across the legislative finish line is a great accomplishment,” said Ballweg. “I am grateful for the work from supporters for each of these bills. These pieces of legislation will make impacts on the lives of

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Rep. Dallman: Financial literacy bill signed into law

Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109), a bill State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) authored, was signed into law by Governor Evers this morning. Representative Alex Dallman released the following statement: “I am thrilled to see that the governor signed this important piece of legislation into law,” said Representative

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Security Health Plan: Professional and compassionate customer service team helps ease the burden of member living with chronic condition

MARSHFIELD – In a world where the impact of chronic diseases reverberates across millions, multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic central nervous system disease – takes center stage as a formidable adversary affecting approximately 1.8 million individuals globally, with nearly 1 million grappling with its complexities in the United States

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Rep. Tusler, Sen. Cowles: celebrate signing of nuisance wildlife bill

MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 207, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Dave Murphy, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 50: “I am pleased that this legislation is being

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Sen. Cowles, Rep. Murphy: Applaud signing of airport safety legislation

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 208, which they authored with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Representative Ron Tusler, into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 51: “Nuisance wildlife can pose a serious threat to give

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Rep. Duchow, Sen. Cowles celebrate signing of 2023 Wisconsin Act 43

MADISON – Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 60, which they authored, into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 43: “This change in law helps grieving families worry about one less thing.” said Rep. Duchow. “Think

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WCC: Statement on ruling that abortion ban does not apply to abortion

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that  §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions.  In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion. In 1853, it abolished the death penalty.

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