DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing AB 1005 today on the floor on a voice vote, which would enable high-quality teacher apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin.  IRG Action Executive Vice President, Chris Reader stated: “We applaud the legislature for taking the teacher shortage in Wisconsin seriously. Teachers with

Madison –Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) successfully bridged different gaps in education through bills she authored that were passed by the Legislature on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 638 (AB638) and Senate Bill 608 (SB 608) were passed on the floor of the Assembly. Both bills take a significant step forward

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

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MADISON — Women took on more education-related childcare responsibilities than men during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this disparity was even sharper for some lower-income women, according to a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study. The study, published in the journal Sociology, found that daily time spent

WISCONSIN –U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Governor Tony Evers announced that they successfully pushed the Biden administration to ensure that Northern Wisconsin businesses hurt by this year’s low snowfall can access relief. Baldwin and Evers announced that many Wisconsin businesses may be eligible for a federal disaster loan program

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Last night, far-left allies of Tammy Baldwin attempted to smear Eric Hovde for his foundation’s efforts to rescue and support victims of human trafficking in Central America. Heartland Signal, a known liberal outlet, attempted to twist Hovde’s words from his announcement speech by claiming he owns three homes in Central America. In

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly has taken action to address critical issues in education with the passage of two key bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) Assembly Bill 1005, which introduces teacher apprenticeships, and Assembly Bill 644, which enhances the open enrollment process for the children of teachers, as both

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STEVENS POINT, Wis —Katrina Shankland today announced she’s earned the endorsement of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 18 (SMART Local 18) in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. SMART Local 18 joins 9 other labor unions in Wisconsin that are supporting Katrina Shankland for

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 15 other attorneys general, has moved to intervene in State of West Virginia, et al. v. EPA (D.C. Cir. Case No. 24-1009). This litigation is regarding federal regulations that govern state plans to limit air pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions, from existing power

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LODI, WI – Sarah Keyeski reaffirms her Democratic candidacy for the 42nd Assembly District following Governor Evers signing new legislative maps into law for Wisconsin. The geographic lines for the 42nd Assembly District have been reconfigured and now include DeForest, Lodi, Columbus, Rio and Poynette. Keyeski previously declared her run

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Winnebago County, Wis. that occurred in the evening of Friday, February 2, 2024. At approximately 9:40 p.m., North Fond du Lac Police Department Sergeant Bryce LaLuzerne, with five

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to Senate Bill 688 passing both chambers of the legislature: “I am pleased to see that both the Senate and the Assembly have passed my bill that would significantly reform the competitive bidding process for

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 895. Senate Bill 895 was authored by Senators Marklein, Cowles, and LeMahieu, as well as Representatives Born, Wittke, and Vos, and will build a series of projects at UW System campuses statewide,

MADISON, WI- After speaking on the Assembly floor in favor of Assembly Bill 965—relating to: picketing or parading at the residence of a judge with the intent to interfere with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice or influence any judge and providing a penalty, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released