States can now decide to legalize sports gambling after a 2018 Supreme Court decision — and some Wisconsin lawmakers want to get in on the action.
“I’m convinced at the end of the day we will have a special session and we’ll be making that announcement within a week, maybe two weeks,” Gov. Tony Evers said when asked when he expects the state legislature to address gun control on WTMJ Tuesday.
The “Made In Wisconsin” competition is an opportunity to highlight the state’s manufacturing industry — which employs approximately one in five Wisconsinites. With over 150 products nominated and nearly 145,000 votes cast, the competition works to bring together communities from every corner of the state.
Majority Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, hand delivered a letter to Gov. Tony Evers Friday asking him to change the date of the special election called to address U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s, R-WI, recent resignation.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, announced his candidacy for congress last week in Oconomowoc.
Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency Wednesday for Chippewa, Dunn, and Clark counties after visiting areas hit by the strongest September tornado in Wisconsin since 2002.
To the GOP’s dismay, Gov. Tony Evers announced there will be a special election to fill the Congress vacancy created by U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s, R-WI, resignation on Monday. Duffy informed Evers he would be leaving the office after eight years on September 19, effective as of September 23.
Controversy over the Extreme Risk Protection Order exploded across partisan lines throughout the Capitol as Evers pushes for more strict gun laws to prevent violence.
“I, for one, prefer a cold glass of cow’s milk to a cup of almond beverage any day,” exclaimed Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, upon introducing “Truth in Food Labeling.” The three-bill plan to support agribusiness was announced Sept. 20, Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Day, to address his concerns of consumer confusion surrounding plant-based milk and meat alternatives.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor told hundreds of people gathered in the Capitol’s rotunda she is “more energized than ever to make a difference,” during her first State of Education address.
The Wisconsin Judiciary and Public Safety Committee convened in a public hearing at the Capitol Tuesday to discuss a bill that would allow district attorneys to deliver felony charges to those who injure nurses. Under current Wisconsin law, a person who intentionally harms another person — including a nurse — can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This proposed bill would recategorize the level of offense to a Class H felony charge when the victim is a nurse.
Legislators from both sides of the aisle came together in hopes of updating legislation regarding child safety seat laws at the capitol Tuesday afternoon alongside medical professionals.
Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Sec.-Designee Joel Brennan will travel to six state courthouses on Tuesday to announce openings for more than 60 assistant district attorney positions.
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #45 on Monday to address the ongoing phenomenon of retirement insecurity throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s aging population is expected to increase 60 percent by 2030, yet one out of every seven voters has no method to save for retirement.
The autumn breeze of September signals stressful back-to-school time, meaning a shopping frenzy and navigating new schedules. However, for some parents, an additional concern looms: whether or not to vaccinate their children.
Packer fan Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, re-introduced legislation that would require every cable, satellite and video provider to broadcast Green Bay Packers games to all Wisconsin subscribers.
Democratic representatives proposed legislation to increase Milwaukee County’s sales tax by one percent in order to address financial challenges faced by public service institutions.
Wells Fargo became an official gold founding member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce today after four years of partnership.
Former Gov. Scott Walker endorsed his 25-year-old son, Matt Walker, as a potential candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th congressional district seat.
Sunday marks the third of nine days Gov. Tony Evers and state business leaders will spend in Japan building foreign relations and exports.
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