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.

State PFAS Council Releases Progress Report

State making progress on PFAS remediation, but political barriers remain.

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

Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary

Pfaff faces Republican Derrick Van Orden in race for seat currently held by Democrat Ron Kind.

Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor

Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?

How Governor’s Power Was Weakened

Recent high court decision latest of several rulings reducing governor's power.

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

Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected in County

First discovered in Jefferson County, has spread to variety of birds in Milwaukee and other counties.

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

Assembly Passes Consumer Data Rights Bill

Republican backed legislation gives consumers rights to their data.

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

State Program Will Train New Meat Processing Workers

$5 million in ARPA funding will train butchers needed by state's farmers.

State Senate Won’t Confirm Evers’ Appointees

Republican senate leader calls appointees "highly partisan."

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

DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord

Milwaukee landlord Youssef Berrada and his firm charged with 15 violations of state law.

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

State Sen. Brad Pfaff Running For 3rd Congressional District

Current Congressman Ron Kind announced he would not seek re-election.

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

MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant

USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.

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

Bill Requiring National Anthem Unworkable?

Youth sports leaders in state say Republican bill — for every kids' soccer game? — is overly broad.

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

GOP Lawmakers Reject Unemployment System Improvements

Republicans in State Legislature vote down $15 million to fix unemployment system.

Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era

Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.

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

Froedtert, MCW Warn of Vaccine Phone Scam

Callers claiming to be from health network asking for financial information.

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

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.

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

Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature

Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.

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

8 Ways to Address Student Debt Crisis

Governor’s task force winnowed 37 ideas down to eight recommendations.

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

State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened

Guidelines include general advice and industry specific recommendations.

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

40 Policies That Helped Pollute State

Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.

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

How to Prevent Evictions, Foreclosures

Can’t keep up with payments? Experts offer advice.

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

Pandemic Related Fraud Popping Up

Bogus vaccines and cure all's. Claims of virus killing toothpaste.

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

Legislators Take No Action on Pandemic

Some states passing laws, funding, Vos and Fitzgerald say "no need" for Wisconsin Legislature to meet.

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

Bill Preventing Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Stalls in Senate

GOP amendments muddy passage of the bi-partisan legislation.

GOP Tax Cut Passes Assembly

Plan costs state $248 million annually, saves average Wisconsin income tax filers $106 annually.

GOP Tax Cut, Farm Bills Pass Budget Committee

Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee ignores Evers’ proposals, passes Republican package.

Circuit Court Candidates

Three candidates competing for judgeship.

State’s Maple Syrup Industry At Risk

Climate change will cause loss of sugar maple trees, hurting $7 million syrup industry.

Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation

Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.