Rep. Vining: Introduces Save Our Schools legislation

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) held a press conference to introduce Save Our Schools: a K-12 education bill that raises the special education reimbursement rate to 90%, indexes

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Sen. James: Moves Wisconsin seven steps forward

Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) celebrated the signing of seven bills he authored into law. These bills improve Wisconsinites’ access to mental health care, strengthen the safety of our communities and our kids, protect stranded motorists,

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Rep. Sheehan: Introduces special education funding bill to keep budget promise

MADISON, Wis – Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) along with his Democratic colleagues on the education committee introduced LRB-5599, a bill that would ensure a sum-sufficient special education reimbursement rate of 42% in the 2025-26 school year and 45% for 2026-2027. Recently, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) stated that current funding passed in Wisconsin’s 2025-2027

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chairs Joint Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Obamacare subsidy fraud

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight titled, “Fighting Obamacare Subsidy Fraud: Is the Administrative Procedure Act Working as Intended.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  — Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced major victories secured in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act following today’s House passage. “This bill puts our warfighters first. The FY26 NDAA strengthens America’s ability to fight, adapt, and win. It reinforces our alliances, modernizes our investments in America’s national security, and

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Rejects FY26 defense bill as costs continue to skyrocket

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $890.6 billion FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill’s topline does not reflect the additional $150 billion added to the Pentagon’s budget through

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Rep. Dallman: Three bills by Representative Dallman signed into law

Legislation enacted into law includes designating a bridge over STH 82 on I-39, making changes to town government operations, and exempts MiLB players from wage and hour laws  Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed three pieces of legislation, authored by Representative Dallman,

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Protect Our Care: As Trump-GOP health care crisis continues, Gov. Tony Evers joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss ACA open enrollment 

December 15th is the Final Day to Enroll for ACA Coverage Starting January 1st Watch the full-event here WISCONSIN – Today, Wednesday, December 10th, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joined Protect Our Care and residents from across Wisconsin to discuss the ongoing Trump-GOP health care crisis as the Affordable Care Act

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges Trump to follow through on pledge and enforce strong buy America standards

Baldwin championed strong Buy America standards in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but many agencies are not fully enforcing and prioritizing American workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged the Trump administration to follow through on President Donald Trump’s pledge to prioritize American workers and businesses and properly enforce

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Rep. Vining: Introduces Save Our Schools legislation

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) held a press conference to introduce Save Our Schools: a K-12 education bill that raises the special education reimbursement rate to 90%, indexes per-pupil funding to inflation, and provides grants to students enrolled

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Sen. James: Moves Wisconsin seven steps forward

Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) celebrated the signing of seven bills he authored into law. These bills improve Wisconsinites’ access to mental health care, strengthen the safety of our communities and our kids, protect stranded motorists, clean up laws governing housing, promote public health, and encourage

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Barnes campaign: Statement on Tiffany’s “billionaire loophole”

New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed that Rep. Tom Tiffany helped create the “billionaire-loophole” that allows unlimited amounts of dark money to flow into elections and crowd out the voice of Wisconsin voters. Now, as a candidate for governor, he’s trying to distance himself from the loopholes he supported in the

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Brings together local leaders, partners to address food insecurity during holiday season

MILWAUKEE – During a volunteer event at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, County Executive David Crowley, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, and food pantry partners provided an update on Milwaukee County’s efforts to provide supplemental food assistance for residents affected by the recent government shutdown and ongoing

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