WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This legislation establishes clear and functional federal requirements for digital asset markets to protect consumers and cement
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Border and Immigration Compromise WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to pass bipartisan compromise legislation to increase border security, curb
Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Robin Vos’ political games are obstructing the development of Wisconsin’s health care workforce in the face of significant nursing shortages across the state. Email records obtained by the Journal Sentinel revealed that UW nursing
HUDSON, WI— Today, Paul Hambleton, a retired teacher and current Chair of the St. Croix County Democratic Party, announced his candidacy for Senate District 10, which runs along the Mississippi River and encompasses parts of St. Croix, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $48.3 million in key projects across the state. “Through the approval of dozens of building projects this year so far, the State Building Commission
The News: Today, a broad coalition of three organizations filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Wisconsin Voters Alliance v. Secord. The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law &
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect Americans from layoffs and price hikes resulting from corporate mergers that significantly reduce competition, close American facilities, and outsource jobs. The Stopping Threats to Our Prices from (STOP) Bad Mergers
Association of American Universities pollster Ken Goldstein at a WisPolitics D.C. breakfast said voters who “somewhat disapprove” of the job President Joe Biden is doing will decide the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Goldstein argued those voters are the
(Brookfield, WI) – Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 53 locations will become the first federally funded fast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations in the state funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden and the House Agriculture Committee meet to take up the Republican draft of the Farm Bill, legislation which makes the largest cut to SNAP food assistance in nearly 30 years. The House GOP’s Farm Bill draft
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to the full Senate, including several priorities U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include for Wisconsin water infrastructure projects to support
(MUKWONAGO, WI) – The Mukwonago Community Library (MCL) has committed to reuniting a Collection with the Wilton Rancheria Tribe in Elk Grove, California, this May, under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This Collection was part of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evening’s storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please
MADISON, Wis. – After failing to finalize a Farm Bill last year, Republicans in Congress have proposed a new draft that includes potential cuts to food assistance programs. As the committee begins markup on the bill today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an appeal on behalf of Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty Activist, who is being sued for defamation for criticizing her school district on social media for employing
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to last week’s joint hearing of the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections & Consumer Protection: “Last week was a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week in Wisconsin. This week, the governor has visited local tourism destinations throughout the state to highlight the state’s thriving travel and tourism industry,
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a series of new television and radio ads, “Contempt” and “Knock Knock” which challenge Trump’s baseless claims about his accomplishments for the Black community, highlighting his long record of failures and broken promises. The 30
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This legislation establishes clear and functional federal requirements for digital asset markets to protect consumers and cement American leadership of the global financial system while allowing th…
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Border and Immigration Compromise WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to pass bipartisan compromise legislation to increase border security, curb the flow of fentanyl from coming into the United States,
Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Robin Vos’ political games are obstructing the development of Wisconsin’s health care workforce in the face of significant nursing shortages across the state. Email records obtained by the Journal Sentinel revealed that UW nursing school deans were working to secure increased funding to graduate
HUDSON, WI— Today, Paul Hambleton, a retired teacher and current Chair of the St. Croix County Democratic Party, announced his candidacy for Senate District 10, which runs along the Mississippi River and encompasses parts of St. Croix, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, and Trempealeau counties. Paul Hambleton released the following statement regarding this
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $48.3 million in key projects across the state. “Through the approval of dozens of building projects this year so far, the State Building Commission has consistently worked to improve the lives of Wisconsinites across
The News: Today, a broad coalition of three organizations filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Wisconsin Voters Alliance v. Secord. The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project. The Quotes: WILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect Americans from layoffs and price hikes resulting from corporate mergers that significantly reduce competition, close American facilities, and outsource jobs. The Stopping Threats to Our Prices from (STOP) Bad Mergers Act comes after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved … Please
Association of American Universities pollster Ken Goldstein at a WisPolitics D.C. breakfast said voters who “somewhat disapprove” of the job President Joe Biden is doing will decide the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Goldstein argued those voters are the key factor keeping the race between Biden and Donald Trump
(Brookfield, WI) – Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, the seat has been vacant since April 24, 2024. A
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 53 locations will become the first federally funded fast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations in the state funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program under President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). In
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of the SFSP, food service staff at over 1,000 locations across
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden and the House Agriculture Committee meet to take up the Republican draft of the Farm Bill, legislation which makes the largest cut to SNAP food assistance in nearly 30 years. The House GOP’s Farm Bill draft would cut $27 billion from SNAP over the next ten
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to the full Senate, including several priorities U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include for Wisconsin water infrastructure projects to support our manufacturing, agricultural, and tourism economy. “In Wisconsin, water defines
(MUKWONAGO, WI) – The Mukwonago Community Library (MCL) has committed to reuniting a Collection with the Wilton Rancheria Tribe in Elk Grove, California, this May, under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This Collection was part of the donated Grutzmacher Collection before being legally repatriated to Wilton Rancheria in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evening’s storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please use caution. DNR staff will be out assessing damage and
MADISON, Wis. – After failing to finalize a Farm Bill last year, Republicans in Congress have proposed a new draft that includes potential cuts to food assistance programs. As the committee begins markup on the bill today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden should use his position on the committee to reject these
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an appeal on behalf of Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty Activist, who is being sued for defamation for criticizing her school district on social media for employing a “social justice coordinator.” WILL filed this appeal because Ms.
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to last week’s joint hearing of the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections & Consumer Protection: “Last week was a stark revelation for those who advocate for transparent and fair
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week in Wisconsin. This week, the governor has visited local tourism destinations throughout the state to highlight the state’s thriving travel and tourism industry, including visits to Rooted in Red in Wisconsin Rapids, the
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a series of new television and radio ads, “Contempt” and “Knock Knock” which challenge Trump’s baseless claims about his accomplishments for the Black community, highlighting his long record of failures and broken promises. The 30 second television spot “Contempt” reminds voters of Trump’s disrespect and