Consumer Protection

Wisconsin DOJ, 33 States Reach $438.5 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs

Wisconsin’s allocated share of the agreement would be more than $14.4 million.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Washington County

This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock since May.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin PFAS Action Council 2022 PFAS Action Plan Progress Report

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.

WILL Opposes State Rule to Regulate Pools at Rental Properties

New regulations would be overly burdensome, unnecessary

UW Credit Union Grows to $5 Billion in Assets

Accelerated growth fueled by mortgage lending and new checking accounts

AG Kaul, DATCP Announce Enforcement Action Against Extended Vehicle Warranty Telemarketer

April 4, 2022

Wisconsin Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to sign up for an Identity Protection PIN

BBB Tip: National Consumer Protection Week has tips to help you fight crooks

Bradley, Rozar Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill Passes Committee

AG Kaul announces environmental judgment requiring Gage Marine Corporation pay a $25,000 penalty

February 9, 2022

DATCP Aids Wisconsin Consumers: Top Ten Consumer Complaints in 2021

DATCP and DFI Host Student Loan Debt Relief Workshop: How to Avoid Scams, Use Free Repayment Tools and Save Money

Gov. Evers Announces More Than 20,000 Farmers Receive $50 Million Through 2021 Farm Support Program

Direct support to farmers through three rounds of Farm Support Program exceeded $1 million in more than half of Wisconsin's 72 counties

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $30 Million Investment in Food Pantry Network

Gov. Evers, DATCP Celebrate Funds for Meat Processing Grant Program

Governor's meat processor grant program to support meat processing supply chain moves forward

Drug Take Back Day is October 23

October 18, 2021

Gov. Evers, WEDC, DATCP, Local Officials Join Taiwanese Trade Officials in Highlighting Global Appeal of Wisconsin Ginseng

Gov. Evers Joins DATCP and Tourism to Kick-Off Agricultural Tourism Week in Wisconsin

Take Action To Reduce Algae Blooms In Wisconsin Waterbodies

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $50 Million to Support Wisconsin Farmers, Agriculture Industry

New direct aid initiative comes after governor distributed $50 million through Farm Support Program last year

Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council Announces Membership, Sets Ambitious Goals

WILL Warns DATCP Against Regulating New Pool Sharing Start-Up

Flawed state agency interpretation would outlaw innovative business

Family dairy farm finds sweet success

Udder Brothers’ Creamery allows brothers to keep milking

Budget Bulletin: GOP Pays More for Less on Corrections and Environment

A Recap of Joint Finance Committee Action on the 2021-23 State Budget

Gov. Evers Acts on Seventeen Bills

Election Period Begins for the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board

UW System campuses preparing for return of precollege and youth programs this summer

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection #2 in the Country; Collects Over 60,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

May 5, 2021

Gov. Evers Appoints Three Members to DATCP Board

DATCP Publishes Emergency Rule to Add Hemp Remediation Option

Drug Take Back Day is April 24

April 19, 2021

DWD Sees Surge in Fraudulent Activity

AG Kaul Joins FTC, 38 States, and D.C. to Shut Down Massive Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation

Defendants placed more than 1.3 billion deceptive fundraising calls, nearly 43 million in Wisconsin—most illegal robocalls— claiming to support veterans, children, firefighters

AG Kaul, DATCP Secretary-designee Romanski Warn Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Related Scams

March 4, 2021

BBB Tip: National Consumer Protection Week has tips to help you fight crooks

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

Wisconsin Specialty Crop Block Grants Awarded to 19 Projects

Statements from Wisconsin Agricultural Leaders on Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Report

Insurance Commissioner, DATCP Warn Wisconsinites to Watch for Health Insurance Scams

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Additional $10 Million for Food Security Initiative

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Collection 1st in the Country; Collects Nearly 90,000 lbs. of Unwanted Medications to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

November 9, 2020

State Agencies Announce Additional Groundwater Quality Standard Recommendations

DHS has now completed review of 40 substances

Drug Take Back Day is October 24

WHEDA’s Altoro gains national appointment on advisory board of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Federal Eviction Moratorium Affects Wisconsin Residential Properties

Baldwin, Graham Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Seniors from Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic

Senators Pushing to Pass “Edith’s Bill” to Ensure Seniors Who Get Scammed are Paid Back

BBB Scam Alert: Don’t plant mystery seeds from China

Gov. Evers Announces $41.6 Million Distributed Through Wisconsin Farm Support Program

Applications open for second round of funding on August 10

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—MKE Cares mask ordinance in effect & clarification on school openings

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

AG Kaul Warns of, Outlines How to Identify Contact Tracing Scammers

Julia Nunes Selected as 73rd Alice in Dairyland

Virtual Alice in Dairyland Finals Set for June 19-20

The City of Milwaukee Moves to Phase 3 of COVID-19 Orders

Gov. Evers: Even During COVID-19, America’s Dairyland Celebrates June Dairy Month

Gov. Evers Goes All In for Agriculture with $50 Million in Relief for Wisconsin Farmers, $15 Million Food Security Initiative

Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to Spur Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery, Promote Safe Business Practices

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt

Gov. Evers Announces Best Practices and Safety Guidelines for Wisconsin Businesses

AG Kaul Calls on Telecommunication Providers to Expand Illegal Robocall Response

Wisconsin Welcomes Donation of PPE from Sister State in China

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Federal Government to Ensure Emergency Stimulus Payments Go to Families, Not Debt Collectors

Insurance Commissioner Urges Wisconsinites to Watch Out for COVID-19 Insurance Scams

AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsin Residents to be Alert to Potential COVID-19 Marketing Scams

Know Your Rights: AG Kaul Urges Wisconsin Consumers to Know Their Rights Regarding Price Gouging

AG Kaul Warns Wisconsin Residents of COVID-19 Scams and Price Gouging

DOR calls on taxpayers to help fight identity theft

Department efforts saved over $55 million last tax season

Gov. Evers Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Organic Advisory Council Nominations Sought Through March 20

Democrats Introduce “Raising the Bar on Clean Water” Legislative Package

The package consists of five bills which repeal a multitude of regressive Republican water policies.

Gov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping

“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.

Representative Lisa Subeck Testifies on Pair of Bills Addressing Food Allergies

Gov. Evers Signs 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.

Gov. Evers Signs Eleven More Bills

New Marquette Law School Poll finds shifts in Wisconsin public opinion favorable to President Trump on impeachment and presidential election preferences

Trump holds small leads over each of four top Democratic candidates for president in head-to-head matchups in the new survey

Gov. Evers Attends GridEx V Exercise at the Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs

“Exercises like GridEx are a key part of that process and offer a great opportunity for the private and public sector to come together to protect Wisconsin's infrastructure and communities from disaster.”

Rep. Considine on Hemp Bill Passing the Assembly

This legislation updates state law regarding hemp, and creates more certainty for hemp producers, processors, and consumers in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Appoints Randy Romanski as Interim DATCP Secretary

Romanski has held leadership roles across various Wisconsin state agencies, and previously served as DATCP deputy secretary and secretary under former Gov. Jim Doyle.

In Rejecting Pfaff the Message was clear, Dissent Won’t be Allowed in Wisconsin

"Brad Pfaff was raised on a farm here in Wisconsin, is eminently qualified for this job, and deserved better than this from legislative Republicans."

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Vote to Reject Evers’ Ag Secretary, Protect Farmers

"The liberal Evers Administration has been no friend to farmers."

Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Ignore Farmers, Rural Communities, Leave Agriculture Agency Without Dept. Head in the Midst of Dairy, Trade Crises

Republicans reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for the first time in modern state history

Wisconsin Collects More Than 30 Tons of Unused Medications During Drug Take Back Day; Ranks Second in Nation

Statewide 280 law enforcement agencies hosted Drug Take Back events and collected disposed drugs from 476 permanent drug disposal boxes at law enforcement agencies across the state.

Roundup: Agriculture Stakeholders Press Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans to Confirm DATCP Sec. Brad Pfaff

In calls for stability, certainty in the midst of dairy and trade crises, stakeholders urge confirmation of agriculture secretary

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Wisconsin State Legislature to Confirm Brad Pfaff as State Agriculture Secretary

"State legislative Republicans should not let politics get in the way of helping our farmers when they are dealing with many difficult challenges."

Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Signal Plans to Fire Gov. Evers’ Agriculture Secretary in Midst of Dairy Crisis

Senate Republicans poised to reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for first time in modern Wisconsin history

Republican Pettiness Threatens Family Farmers

"At a time when Wisconsin is losing dairy farms daily and suicide rates for farmers are rising, it is unacceptable and callous for Republicans to obstruct the appointment of Secretary Pfaff."

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

The first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices is scheduled for November 20.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Taking More Steps to Protect Drinking Water

PFAS Rulemaking Process Moves Forward

Gov. Evers Endorses Water Quality Recommendations from DNR, DATCP, DHS

“Folks should be able to trust the water coming from their tap”

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #52 Relating to Climate Change in Wisconsin

"For too long we've been ignoring science, and frankly, we can't afford to do it any longer."

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Representative Joseph Tregoning

"State Representative Tregoning was a dedicated public servant, active in his community, and a great advocate for farmers across our state."

DATCP and City of Milwaukee Health Department Suspend Meat and Food Processing at Outpost Natural Foods

Insanitary conditions were discovered during a routine inspection and ready-to-eat products tested positive for Salmonella.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #40 Relating to PFAS in Wisconsin

Executive Order #40 directs the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to take additional steps to address PFAS contamination.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

“I am pleased to appoint Patty, Dan, and Carla to the DATCP Board.”

Rep. Shankland: Governor Evers Leads on Preventing Nitrate Contamination

"These new efforts by the Governor, DNR, and DATCP tackle the root of our pollution runoff problems and will help to prevent future nitrate contamination."

Gov. Evers Directs Agencies to Address Nitrate Contamination in Ground and Surface Water

"I am committed to protecting Wisconsin’s waters and ensuring every Wisconsinite has access to clean drinking water."

Republicans Abandon Small Family Farmers

Farmers are asking for our help, and the majority party’s inaction yesterday was absolutely a matter of abandoning our farmers by putting politics before their lives.

VerdaSure lowers risk for hemp farmers

Bringing high tech testing to support Wisconsin farming entrepreneurs