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Highway 50 improvement project in Walworth County scheduled to begin September

By M. O. Lee | Aug 27, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced a $2.8 million project to resurface and improve a 3.7-mile stretch of Highway 50 in Walworth County.

Walworth County schedules fall Clean Sweep recycling events for hazardous waste and electronics

By M. O. Lee | Aug 22, 2025

Walworth County has announced its upcoming Clean Sweep recycling events, scheduled for Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4.

White River County Park to host educational raptor event

By M. O. Lee | Aug 11, 2025

Walworth County’s Parks division and Geneva Lake Conservancy will host a raptor presentation at White River County Park on Friday, August 15, at 11 a.m. The event will cover local birds of prey, their habitats, and ongoing efforts in raptor...

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill revising motor vehicle fleet registration

By M. O. Lee | Jul 10, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to revise registration rules for certain motor vehicle fleets.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill updating child care center regulations

By M. O. Lee | Jun 28, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to revise licensing and training requirements for child care centers and foster parents.

Rep. Maxey authors Wisconsin Assembly bill on birth certificate sex designation

By M. O. Lee | Jun 7, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly that restricts changes to birth certificate sex designations.

Sen. Nass of Wisconsin Senate authors bill restricting birth certificate sex changes

By M. O. Lee | Jun 5, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate limiting changes to birth certificate sex designations based on biological sex.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill on absentee voting hours

By M. O. Lee | Jun 3, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to revise absentee voting regulations and office hours.

Rep. Maxey introduces bill in Wisconsin Assembly to authorize AI translation in courts

By M. O. Lee | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey, author of the bill, proposes allowing AI or machine-assisted translation in various court proceedings in the Wisconsin Assembly.

Rep. Nedweski authors bill in Wisconsin Assembly to revise rule cost requirements

By M. O. Lee | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Amanda M. Nedweski authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to change cost thresholds for administrative rule proposals.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill mandating expiration of administrative codes

By M. O. Lee | May 22, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass is the author of a bill in the Wisconsin Senate addressing administrative code expirations.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill expanding election appeal rights

By M. O. Lee | May 21, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass is the author of a Wisconsin Senate bill expanding appeal rights for complainants in election disputes.

Rep. Nedweski of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill on breast cancer screening coverage

By M. O. Lee | May 21, 2025

State Rep. Amanda M. Nedweski authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly mandating coverage for breast cancer screenings under certain health plans.

Rep. Maxey of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill expanding LLC fee exemptions

By M. O. Lee | May 20, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to broaden filing fee exemptions for LLCs formed by student entrepreneurs.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill on tax exemption for search and rescue dog training

By M. O. Lee | May 10, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass is the author of a bill in the Wisconsin Senate that proposes a sales and use tax exemption for property used in training search and rescue dogs.

Rep. Maxey of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill defining vacancy in appointive state offices

By M. O. Lee | May 9, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly addressing vacancies in appointive state offices.

Rep. Maxey of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill to change apprenticeship ratio

By M. O. Lee | May 3, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey, author of the bill in the Wisconsin Assembly, proposes changes to apprenticeship program ratios.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill targeting campground trespass

By M. O. Lee | Apr 30, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass is the author of a new bill in the Wisconsin Senate addressing criminal trespass at campgrounds.

Rep. Maxey authors Wisconsin Assembly bill on parking structure inspections

By M. O. Lee | Apr 16, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly mandating periodic inspections of parking structures.

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill banning local guaranteed income payments