WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Angie Craig (D-MN), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), introduced the bipartisan CURD (Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions) Act to help better inform consumers’ cheese purchasing decisions. The CURD Act would codify a formal definition of “natural cheese,” a term commonly used on food packaging that currently has no official definition.  “Wisconsin dairy farmers make the best cheese in the world and take great pride in what they do,” said Rep. Gallagher. “Clearly defining what is and isn’t ‘natural cheese’ is a common sense step that promotes transparency in food labeling and

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the No WHO Pandemic Treaty Without Senate Approval Act as an amendment to the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF).  The No WHO Pandemic Treaty Act would require Senate advice and consent of any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA).  “Today, Democrats defeated my amendment to require Senate ratification for any pandemic agreement with the World Health Organization.  Now we know Democrats are willing to relinquish U.S. sovereignty to a global

Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – On Tuesday, March 28, a team of activists risked arrest and were formally cited by police in a sit-in at the brand-new Chase Bank branch in Hilldale Mall. Chase Bank is the number one funder of fossil fuels and is directly profiting from the climate crisis, and 350 Wisconsin is committed to showing Chase Bank that “business as usual” is no longer acceptable.  Five activists entered the bank at 1:30 PM and maintained a peaceful vigil with songs and chants for nearly an hour. Outside the bank, supporters rallied with colorful art, banners, and signs

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement regarding the reduction in revenue to county-owned Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill and others around the state by Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS): “Pine Crest has served the Merrill and surrounding communities for more than 60 years and it is extremely unfortunate that the Lincoln County Board has been placed in the situation of having to consider options that would include selling this facility. This has been created by a substantial loss in funding in the Medicaid Supplemental Payment program by Gov. Evers’s

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) held a press conference to celebrate the installation of a universal changing station in the State Capitol and to bring awareness to the importance of improving the accessibility of public buildings. Representative Vining and Senator Agard released the following statements: Representative Robyn Vining: “For years now we have said that bathroom accessibility is a public health issue, and a human dignity issue. Wisconsin must be able to welcome all people to The People’s House, and I am thrilled to announce that the Wisconsin State Capitol

MADISON – State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) circulated legislation to create the Ag-Road Improvement Program (ARIP) today, which will invest an additional $150 million in local, rural roads. The biggest logistical challenge, for many farmers, often occurs on the roads just outside their farms.    “Wisconsin farmers help feed the world and need to have strong and reliable roads in place to make sure that the food they produce is able to leave the farm and arrive to market quickly, reliably, and efficiently,” said Rep. Tranel.  “The ARIP will set our states second

MADISON, Wis. — According to campaign finance filings released last night, parties tied to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Zignego family continued to funnel resources into Dan Kelly’s campaign. In 2019, Kelly initially recused himself from hearing a case brought by WILL and plaintiff Timothy Zignego demanding hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin voters be purged from voting rolls. Later in 2020, Kelly then reversed his recusal and agreed to hear the case—after accepting $20,000 in contributions from members of the Zignego family. Also in 2020, Kelly accepted more than $14,000 in contributions from WILL board members. Now, Dan Kelly is

MADISON – Teens are an important part of Wisconsin’s labor force – with nearly 60% of state teens aged 16-19 working. Meanwhile, April marks a significant uptick in job-seeking activities for teens, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a month-long “Welcome to the Workforce” outreach initiative for students, parents, and employers. DWD kicks off Welcome to the Workforce April 4, 2023, with a virtual panel discussion from 2-3 p.m. featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Equal Rights and Youth Apprenticeship programs. Register for the panel on Eventbrite.

State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) sent a budget motion to the Joint Finance Committee that would require the state government to pay municipalities 100% of the agreed upon costs to provide police, fire, and waste services to state buildings.  “I would like to thank Mayor Shawn Reilly of Waukesha for bringing this issue to my attention,” said Rep. Allen. “We as a state should fulfill our statutory commitment with municipalities. It is not right to require municipalities to provide service to the state and not reimburse them.” The Municipal Services Payments Program was created to aid in the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds outdoor recreators that 2023 state trail passes are now available. Get outdoors this spring with access to some of the most scenic areas in Wisconsin, including thousands of miles of trails and a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The 2023 state trail passes are valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2023. A state trail pass is required for all people age 16 or older biking, in-line skating, horseback riding or off-highway motorcycling on specific state trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking. Trails that require

MADISON, WIS. – A Madison, Wisconsin man was arrested today on a charge related to the May 2022 firebombing of a Madison office building. According to court documents, Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, is charged with one count of attempting to cause damage by means of fire or an explosive. Roychowdhury was arrested earlier today in Boston, Massachusetts. “According to the complaint, Mr. Roychowdhury used an incendiary device in violation of federal law in connection with his efforts to terrorize and intimidate a private organization,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division. “I commend the