U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to defend innovation and combat government overreach

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has re-introduced the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) to reduce undue red tape imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). The No IRIS Act is in the interest of protecting American safety, jobs, and ensuring chemical risk assessments conducted…

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards $6 million in grant funds to protect surface water

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded more than $6 million in grant funding for lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout the state. This grant program provides cost-sharing for projects that restore and protect surface water. The organizations and governments receiving funding

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Family Friendly Wisconsin: Commends Gov. Evers for his ongoing dedication to working families in biennial budget address

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today following Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-27 Biennial Budget address in which he reinforced his commitment to working families by lowering costs and investing in care.  Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “A budget is a statement of values, and

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Rep. Armstrong: Responds to Governor’s budget request

MADISON, WI – State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his legislative colleagues on the evening of February 18 to hear Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-2027 state budget address. “While Governor Evers talks a good game about wanting to cut taxes, make no mistake that Wisconsin would not be in the

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State Bar of Wisconsin: Presidents’ comments on funding for civil legal aid and criminal justice funding in Governor’s budget

February 19, 2025 – The elected leadership of the State Bar of Wisconsin, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, is releasing the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ civil legal aid and criminal justice budget proposals: “The leadership of the State Bar of

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