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Statewide map will assist with local food access  In partnership with the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program, the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is introducing a new tool aimed to connect farmers with their communities and make local food systems and supply chains more resilient, thus providing increased access to local...

Contact: Emily Thomasemily.thomas@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 266-8546         MADISON– Today the Wisconsin State Senate debated the 2023-25 biennial budget as amended by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC). Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and his Democratic colleagues introduced eleven amendments designed to restore vital provisions of the Governor’s budget slashed by JFC. All eleven amendments were rejected.

Contact: Sen. Mary Felzkowski  608-266-2509 Madison, WI – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate took up and passed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget bill. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of the legislation, applauding monumental community investments, fiscally responsible budgeting, and a historic $4.4 billion tax cut. “After months of pouring over recommendations...

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state. Gov. Evers spent the month celebrating America’s Dairyland and June Dairy Month, the strength of the state’s dairy industry, and the Evers Administration’s efforts and investments in the dairy and...

Contact: John JacobsonGovernment & Member Relations(608) 255-7473 MADISON – WPT today released the following statement on the unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. v. Town of Buchanan. “This is a great day for the organization’s membership, property taxpayers statewide, and the rule of law” said...

Contact:Laughlin Constable – Kris Naidl 312-995-8569  knaidl@laughlin.com   True Value Company – Nadia Hill  nadia.hill@truevalue.com  Global hardware brand taps Chicago agency for brand strategy, media and creative duties CHICAGO (June 29, 2023) –  Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service brand experiences agency today announced it has been named the agency of...

Contact:Pat Garrett WILL Communications Director pat@will-law.org Unanimous SCOWIS ruling saves taxpayers in Buchanan nearly $1 million per year, and the precedent will protect taxpayers across Wisconsin for years to come. The News: The Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) has repealed the Town of Buchanan’s transportation utility fee, creating a strong precedent to...

Contact: Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara                                                           (608) 266-0718 MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Legislature passing the 2023-25 state budget today. “I was proud to vote for the final product of the budget bill,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This bill was the result of endless...

A top presidential economic advisor is touting the impact of “Bidenomics” on Wisconsin’s small business community.  Jared Bernstein, chair of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, yesterday told WisBusiness.com the president’s plan for continued economic growth involves “growing the economy from the bottom up and the middle out.”  His remarks came...

-- A top presidential economic advisor is touting the impact of “Bidenomics” on Wisconsin’s small business community.  Jared Bernstein, chair of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, yesterday told WisBusiness.com the president’s plan for continued economic growth involves “growing the economy from the bottom up and the middle out.”  His remarks...

Contact:Sen. Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (SB 70) being considered today in the State Senate: “Today, the Senate is missing an opportunity to maintain sound fiscal practices in developing the 2023-25 biennial budget.  The budget submitted...

Contacts: Barbara Beckertbarbarab@drwi.org414-292-2724 Jenny Neugartjennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov 608-266-7707 Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities.  The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released every two years.