Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today launched the WICount 2020 Census website that will serve as an outreach tool for folks across the state. Materials on the website include informational guides to the 2020 Census and how to participate, educational tool kits for communities, and information about getting involved with local Complete Count Committees.  “In 2010, Wisconsin had one of the highest census participation rates in the country and we need to make sure that we are a leader once again,” Gov. Evers said. “I hope folks across our state will use this website as a resource to help

Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443 Three, new citizen members appointed to the bipartisan public-private commission MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin’s bipartisan Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) will meet on Fri., Dec. 6, 2019, from 1:30 pm to 4 pm in the Governor’s Conference Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. This meeting will provide an opportunity to update the TPC on the status of projects enumerated for construction and projects that are under environmental study.  “The state budget we approved earlier this year includes long-overdue investments in our transportation system,” Gov. Evers said. “The TPC serves a vital role in fostering stronger

Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 447, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 69. This bill makes a technical fix to match the intent of 2019 Wisconsin Act 9 with regard to the supplemental transportation aid program. This change will allow the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to award aid $2.5 million of allocated aid to 144 towns across the state. “I am happy to sign this bill today as it is a technical fix that is going to greatly benefit our roads and communities,” Gov. Evers said. “By making this correction to match the intent of our budget bill, we

Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 188, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 68, also known as the Growing Opportunities Act. This bill makes needed changes to Wisconsin’s current laws regarding hemp production in the state of Wisconsin due to the passage of the federal 2018 Farm Bill.  “From textiles, to recycling and bioplastics, to industrial materials, hemp provides endless opportunities to Wisconsin farmers who are looking for new markets to enter, which is why interest in growing and producing hemp in Wisconsin has skyrocketed in the last year,” Gov. Evers said. “I was proud to sign this collaborative,

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 [email protected] La Crosse, WI—With Wisconsin’s annual deer gun hunt kicking off over the weekend Rep. Ron Kindcosponsored the Wild Game Donation Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow hunters to take a tax deduction for the cost of processing their venison when the final product is donated. The legislation will also provide a tax benefit to processors who participate in venison donation programs by making all processing income they receive from charities tax-exempt.  “Every year hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites head outside to take part in one of Wisconsin’s greatest traditions—hunting,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This outdoor tradition benefits so