Rural EMS Gets A Boost

Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill that adds two volunteer rural EMS providers to the state’s Emergency Medical Services Board. “The goal of the bill is to make sure that smaller volunteer rural EMS departments have a seat at the table when policy changes are being considered which impact training, rules, and licensure requirements,” says Rep. Travis Tranel, co-author of the bill.

WCMA Cheers $33 Million Dairy Industry Impact of New Wisconsin Agricultural Road Improvement Program

“We’re sincerely grateful to Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin Department of Transportation leaders, and legislators on both sides of the aisle, particularly State Representative Travis Tranel and State Senator Howard Marklein, who worked together to make this funding a reality,” said WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.”

Western Wisconsin Journal: Rep. Travis Tranel on Agriculture

Recently appointed Chair of Assembly Committee on Agriculture for the 2023-24 Legislative Session spoke with Michelle Stangler about his role and background in agriculture. State Representative Travis Tranel is a 6th generation dairy farmer…

Rep. Tranel: Ag Road Improvement Program (ARIP) bill signed into law

Rep. Tranel and Sen. Cabral-Guevara introduce bill placing anti-choking devices in schools

A moo-ving presentation – Local farm livestreams internationally

A friendly cow nudges her nose into frame to take her moment in the spotlight, while a member of a well-known Cuba City family presents in front of an international audience for National Farmers Day 2023. Stephanie Tranel, wife of State Rep. Travis Tranel, grins as Bella, a Holstein/Jersey cow cross, nuzzles nose against her shoulder during the 2023 Organic Valley ‘World’s Biggest Small Farm Livestream.’

Tranel Introduces Starry Skies Preservation Bill

“State Representative Travis Tranel of Cuba City has introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as the Driftless Region. Immediate action is needed help ensure a just and equitable transition to a carbon-free energy future from creating extensive environmental light pollution.”

Novak, Tranel introduce ‘Iowa Model’ redistricting bill

“State Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) on Tuesday introduced a nonpartisan redistricting bill based on the “Iowa Model” in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Like the “Iowa Model,” this bill creates a nonpartisan redistricting commission to draw legislative maps in accordance with state and federal law, to be voted on by the legislature and signed into law by the governor.”

‘No place in democracy’: Local, state lawmakers react to shooting at Trump rally

“You shouldn’t have to attend a political event and even remotely think that you might not make it out,” Tranel said. “We can agree to disagree, we can walk through parades and debate each other, but for crying out loud, don’t shoot each other over our political differences.” Tranel called for Americans to be more respectful of political differences in the wake of Saturday’s shooting