As a mother and a former educator, the well-being of Wisconsin’s children and families is always at the forefront of my policy considerations. Our kids deserve to grow up in communities that prioritize their health, education, and upbringing. One of the most important cornerstones of our support system for children

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and the Wisconsin State Senate passed bipartisan legislation to improve Wisconsin’s Farmland Preservation Program, which has supported farmland conservation efforts since the 1970s. The changes to the program include an increase in the tax credits that can be earned as well as

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement following today’s floor action: “The Governor’s original budget recommendations would have turned Wisconsin’s $7 billion surplus into a $3 billion deficit by 2027. His budget would have raised taxes, expanded welfare, and turned a historic surplus into a record deficit.

(Brookfield) – Today Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that it will resume the provision of “abortion services” at its facilities in Madison and Milwaukee beginning Monday. Dan Miller, Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director, offered the following comments: “Abortion is not health care. It is the direct, intentional killing of a living

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Dagan McDowell on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Democrats’ radical climate agenda as well as President Biden’s weakness on the world stage. He also joined Laura Ingraham on The Ingraham Angle to discuss Democrats’ disingenuous attack on Sen. Tuberville (R-Ala.) for fighting against the Department

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the filing of a lawsuit seeking an order declaring that Wisconsin Election Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe is lawfully holding over in her current position and the Senate has no power to reject her. “The story today is not what the

MADISON, WI – Ranking Democratic Assembly and Senate Education Committee Members, Representative Kristina Shelton and Senator Chris Larson, offered this statement upon the release of the second of three legislative packages included in the Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education initiative. “In our second education package this week, we

MADISON – Today, the State Senate took action on the improper and illegal nomination of Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s top election official. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the Senate’s action: “The Wisconsin State Senate cannot entertain a confirmation for an appointment that is not properly

MADISON, Wis., September 14, 2023 – Ensuring the health and well-being of new moms and babies took a positive step forward today with the passage of SB 110, which would extend health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months for post-partum mothers. The bill passed the Senate with a

MADISON – Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) and Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), along with other Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation today that would increase the special education reimbursement rate and prohibit discrimination against students with disabilities at voucher schools. Shelton and Anderson released the following statement: Access to a high-quali… Please log

GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an extensive list of events planned to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the national celebration from September 15 through October 15. The month of celebration kicks off with Estamos Aqui, an outdoor festival featuring live music, art and a car show. National

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest issue celebrates all the autumn traditions “Rooted in Wisconsin,” with stories offering a little something for everyone around the state. Within the pages, you’ll discover

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 251 which changes the makeup of the Council on Veterans Programs: “I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation pass the Senate today. This bill makes small but important changes that will

MADISON… To address increasingly acute shortages of licensed professionals in a number of critical fields, and the resulting stresses on the remaining professionals in their fields and public at large, the State Senate today passed legislation with bi-partisan support establishing reciprocal licensing in Wisconsin to attract skilled workers who are already

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after voting on the Senate floor against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as  Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “Today I voted against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as Administrator of the 

MADISON – Today Planned Parenthood announced that it will resume performing abortions at its Madison and Milwaukee clinics next week despite the fact that Wisconsin’s abortion ban is still in effect. This is devastating news for innocent preborn children and Wisconsin mothers who deserve better than abortion.  Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin stopped performing abortions

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the September board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, originating from the Manitowish Waters Community Center & Town Hall, 5733 Hwy

MADISON, Wis. – With Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will begin offering abortion care again in the state, Wisconsinites will once again have access to basic reproductive care without the extreme financial burden of traveling out-of-state and spending thousands out-of-pocket to access basic reproductive care.  “No Wisconsinite should face a

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his vote to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term as Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  The Senate rejected her appointment by a vote of 22-11: “I voted to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Republicans held an improper vote on an appointment that was not legally before them in an attempt to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe, subverting the bipartisan process prescribed by law. This blatant attempt to replace the well-respected Wolfe with a candidate of their choice