The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing a series of roundtable discussions to hear directly from local communities who are working toward preventing overdose deaths in the state and helping Wisconsinites struggling with opioid use. “We are calling these roundtable discussions a “Dose

Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 36 into law. This legislation creates a  timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State  Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona), builds upon legislation passed last session

MADISON – Today, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard as the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Melissa Agard has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring people together to get things done in the state legislature. We are confident that she will bring

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes are now on sale. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail passes for family, friends and co-workers. The DNR recommends purchasing stickers

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill authored by Sen. Mark Spreitzer to strengthen and update our state’s farmland preservation program. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed 2023 Assembly Bill 133, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 42, into law: “I

MADISON – Last night, Dane County Judge ruled that an 1800s-era law that many interpreted to be a complete ban on abortion does not apply to consensual abortions, but only to the “intentional criminal act of feticide.” For over a year following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) is pleased to announce the successful enactment of two bills, emphasizing bipartisan collaboration and improved governance. Previously, a loophole in the law exempted University of Wisconsin campuses from honoring DOT-issued disability identifications for veterans and other disabled individuals. This led to fines for

MADISON, Wis.—The Financial Aid Modernization Act, passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today, will help students by making Wisconsin’s financial aid programs more user-friendly while aligning with federal financial aid requirements. Act 80 makes needed updates to eligibility calculations in state statutes, aligns

[Madison, Wis.] – The Wisconsin Cable Communications Association (WCCA) is excited to announce SB 325 was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers today. Thomas E. Moore, Executive Director of WCCA, released the following statement highlighting why SB 325 will benefit Wisconsin residents: “This legislation makes crucial updates to the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers took action on 48 bills listed below in addition to Assembly Bills 465, 133, and 394, as already announced earlier today. In total, Gov. Evers today acted on 51 bills. Safe Haven BoxesGov. Evers today signed Senate Bill 369, now Wisconsin Act 79, which expands

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) celebrated the signing of three of his bills into law today. “I am very proud of my work on behalf of the residents of the 17th Senate District,” Marklein said. “Every session, I seek ways to improve the expansion of rural broadband and

MADISON – Yesterday, Dane County District Court Judge Diane Schlipper ruled on the case brought by Wisconsin Attorney Josh Kaul (D) alleging that Wisconsin’s pre-Roe abortion statute, 940.04, is not enforceable. As the judge intimated earlier this year in an initial hearing, she ultimately found that the entirety of the statute applies

Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers vetoed AB 465, the “Help Not Harm Bill,” which would have protected minors from long-term, irreversible damage from unproven medical gender transition procedures. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “Global, long-term, peer-reviewed, qualitative studies have shown clear harm to minors for medical gender transition

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites to make a plan now to properly dispose of their holiday trees after their celebrations wrap up. Wisconsin law generally prohibits landfill disposal of yard waste, including leaves, grass clippings, brush and pieces of wood (branches, sticks, etc.) under 6

MADISON, Wis. — In light of today’s admission by Wisconsin’s 10 fake Republican electors that their actions contributed to an improper attempt to overturn the 2020 election, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “No matter your party or who you voted for, honoring the outcome of a free and fair election

(Wisconsin) – Earlier this week, the Wisconsin State Legislature introduced a package of bi-partisian bills that opens the door for recipients of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, to obtain professional licenses that are otherwise not available to them. Affected industries include nursing, teaching, engineering, trade professions, and more. These