http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgSenator Smith writes about Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment process and expresses concerns about recklessly amending our state Constitution.

Republicans play politics with superfluous referenda questions while women are left questioning why it has taken this long to have their healthcare rights restored, say Senate Democrats.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/women-1849-s424.jpgLawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/womens-health-s450.jpgApril 2023 ballot initiative would ask voters whether Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban should be repealed to restore the rights afforded to Wisconsinites under Roe v. Wade

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Julie Schnolis to serve as Adams County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Jodi M. Helgeson, effective Jan. 13, 2023. Schnolis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 5, 2025.

“With nearly a decade of experience as deputy register of deeds, Julie Schnolis has the professional experience and capability to quickly and efficiently transition into this role,” said Gov. Evers. “Julie will be a dependable, responsible, and capable register of deeds for the Adams County community.”

Schnolis is an Adams County native and a graduate of Adams-Friendship High School. She has served as the deputy register of deeds in Adams County since 2015.

“I’m so honored to accept the appointment from Governor Tony Evers for Adams County Register of Deeds,” said Schnolis. “I’ve learned so much working as deputy register of deeds for the past eight years under Jodi Helgeson. I look forward to continuing with the service that our community has grown accustomed to through the years. I want to thank all my family, friends, and co-workers for all your support and encouragement.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vets-milw-war-mem-cbs58-s450.pngDVA grants made Thursday to 13 nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurship recipients around the State.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pride-flag-s5.jpgDiscredited and abusive practice purports to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Action objected to by Democrats in Madison.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngMoney for Wisconsin’s Pelican River Forest conservation easements put in legislative limbo by underhanded procedural gambit in Joint Finance.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tiktok-phone-s460.jpgEvers orders technology division to prohibit use of certain technologies that could pose potential cybersecurity risks, threats to state.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday he has appointed longtime dairy farmer of Viroqua, Paul Buhr, to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB). Buhr’s appointment is effective Jan. 20, 2023, filling the vacancy created by William Bruins’ resignation, which was effective at the end of 2022.

“Paul has deep roots as a Wisconsin dairy farmer and dedicated himself to ensuring our farmers and resources are getting the protection they need,” said Gov. Evers. “He is a strong advocate and champion for land and water conservation, and he understands that protecting our environment and family farms is a priority for Wisconsin’s future. I look forward to working with him and have no doubt he will bring a vast amount of knowledge to the DNR board.”

“I am honored to represent the farmers of Wisconsin on the DNR Board,” said Buhr. “Preserving our natural resources while producing our food is a challenge and a goal of everyone in agriculture.”

Buhr graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Buhr previously owned and operated Rabur Holsteins, an elite breeding herd of Registered Holstein cattle, for 45 years. For 37 years, the herd received the prestigious Holstein USA Progressive Breeders Award.

Over the years, Buhr has been honored with the Wisconsin Master Agriculturalist Award, the Wisconsin Holstein Distinguished Breeder Award and, together with his family, the 1998 Dairy Farm of the Year Award. He currently serves on the Viroqua Area Foundation Board, the Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Advisory Board, and the Vernon County Holstein Board. In 2019, he served on the Executive Committee for the National Holstein Convention and co-chaired the National Genetics Conference. In 2020, the dairy herd was dispersed, and the farm has transitioned from a focus on dairying to raising cash crops.

Buhr currently also serves as one of Gov. Evers’ appointees on the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board and will resign from that position before beginning his role on the NRB.