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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Middle Class Home Tax Elimination Act, legislation that would eliminate capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. This bill is designed to help increase housing supply and modernize the tax code
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Marathon County. Late Thursday evening, Jan. 15, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a livestock site to a tributary to
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) supported legislation that would provide tax relief for hardworking Wisconsinites. One bill would exempt tips from taxation while another would allow an income tax subtraction for overtime pay, both
Madison, WI –Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs introduced LRB-0826/1, which aims to reduce the racial disparities in health outcomes by providing annual grants to organizations that work to improve the health status of economically disadvantaged minority group members. Representative Shelia Stubbs
MADISON, Wis. — As Tom Tiffany fundraising failed to hit Republican benchmarks, Josh Schoemann soared past expectations, reporting a $1 million haul bolstered by $700,000 raised by an independent expenditure committee led by a longtime Ron Johnson aide. While Tiffany has been considered the apparent frontrunner in
Madison, WI – January 15, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) recognized Bill Jacklin, Head Varsity Football Coach of the Slinger Owls, as a Hometown Hero of the 58th Assembly District. Jacklin is a lifelong member of the Slinger community and a
Today, vulnerable Wisconsin Republican Derrick Van Orden endorsed Donald Trump’s health care “plan,” despite the fact that the proposal does not account for people with preexisting conditions. Wisconsinites are raising the alarm about Van Orden’s support for the “plan” since his website claims that he will
Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes continued his Wisconsin Way tour with a health care roundtable conversation in Wausau. Speaking with Marathon County Democrats, health care providers, and community members, Lt. Governor Barnes renewed his calls for expanding BadgerCare on Day
Madison – The Assembly Committee on Agriculture, chaired by State Representative Travis Tranel (R–Cuba City), has had a very busy start to the new year, advancing multiple pieces of legislation that address land ownership, agricultural innovation, farmer protections, and food and
GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner announced today that Robyn Y. Davis, J.D., President and CEO of Brown County United Way, has been selected as the recipient of the Hometown Hero Award, an honor bestowed by the Wisconsin State
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 16, 2026, Jahnell Easly, 29, of Franklin, Wisconsin, pled guilty to one count of Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax returns, in violation
As the Trump administration announces major efforts to address the nation’s growing affordability crisis, the latest CPI numbers illustrates that electricity price inflation continues to be one of the top drivers of costs harming American consumers. Washington, DC – In
MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) and State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation to cap insulin prices in Wisconsin at $35. The legislators released the following statement: “As costs throughout the nation rise and people across
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, held a virtual press conference demanding answers and accountability from the Trump Administration for abruptly canceling, then
The News: The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS-OCR) has re-opened a civil rights investigation into the Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic after a complaint was filed by Do No Harm (DNH) and its legal counsel at the
Ashland, WI— In response to ongoing federal ICE activity in Minnesota, Representative Stroud (D-Ashland), whose district borders Duluth and includes many constituents who work and spend time in Minnesota, released the following statement: “As the president openly threatens to invoke
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026. Winter Salt Awareness
MADISON, WI – As the SSDC reports record-setting fundraising numbers, and State Senate candidates Robyn Vining (SD-5) and Trevor Jung (SD-21) have over $240K on hand — Senators Hutton (SD-5) and Wanggaard (SD-21) are reporting surprisingly anemic fundraising totals. Sen. Hutton reported raising $24K in
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent letters to UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin expressing his sincere disappointment that both systems decided to stop providing gender affirming care to patients under the age of 18, despite the fact that there is
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Middle Class Home Tax Elimination Act, legislation that would eliminate capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. This bill is designed to help increase housing supply and modernize the tax code to reflect today’s housing market realities by removing outdated limits
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Marathon County. Late Thursday evening, Jan. 15, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a livestock site to a tributary to Black Creek. The spill occurred while the farm was actively
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) supported legislation that would provide tax relief for hardworking Wisconsinites. One bill would exempt tips from taxation while another would allow an income tax subtraction for overtime pay, both subject to certain restrictions. Assembly Bill (AB) 38 would provide
Madison, WI –Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs introduced LRB-0826/1, which aims to reduce the racial disparities in health outcomes by providing annual grants to organizations that work to improve the health status of economically disadvantaged minority group members. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Research has shown that Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — As Tom Tiffany fundraising failed to hit Republican benchmarks, Josh Schoemann soared past expectations, reporting a $1 million haul bolstered by $700,000 raised by an independent expenditure committee led by a longtime Ron Johnson aide. While Tiffany has been considered the apparent frontrunner in this race, these finance reports point to a potentially fierce
Madison, WI – January 15, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) recognized Bill Jacklin, Head Varsity Football Coach of the Slinger Owls, as a Hometown Hero of the 58th Assembly District. Jacklin is a lifelong member of the Slinger community and a 1988 graduate of Slinger High School who returned to his
Today, vulnerable Wisconsin Republican Derrick Van Orden endorsed Donald Trump’s health care “plan,” despite the fact that the proposal does not account for people with preexisting conditions. Wisconsinites are raising the alarm about Van Orden’s support for the “plan” since his website claims that he will “make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected.” About half of Americans
Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes continued his Wisconsin Way tour with a health care roundtable conversation in Wausau. Speaking with Marathon County Democrats, health care providers, and community members, Lt. Governor Barnes renewed his calls for expanding BadgerCare on Day One as Governor. The Wausau event marks Barnes fifth straight
Madison – The Assembly Committee on Agriculture, chaired by State Representative Travis Tranel (R–Cuba City), has had a very busy start to the new year, advancing multiple pieces of legislation that address land ownership, agricultural innovation, farmer protections, and food and feed standards. On January 8th and 14th, the committee held
GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner announced today that Robyn Y. Davis, J.D., President and CEO of Brown County United Way, has been selected as the recipient of the Hometown Hero Award, an honor bestowed by the Wisconsin State Assembly to residents who have made an extraordinarily positive impact
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 16, 2026, Jahnell Easly, 29, of Franklin, Wisconsin, pled guilty to one count of Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax returns, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206(2). According to
As the Trump administration announces major efforts to address the nation’s growing affordability crisis, the latest CPI numbers illustrates that electricity price inflation continues to be one of the top drivers of costs harming American consumers. Washington, DC – In a victory for Wisconsin consumers, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator
MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) and State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation to cap insulin prices in Wisconsin at $35. The legislators released the following statement: “As costs throughout the nation rise and people across Wisconsin struggle to make ends meet, it is unacceptable that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, held a virtual press conference demanding answers and accountability from the Trump Administration for abruptly canceling, then reinstating, $2 billion in funding for thousands of programs that
The News: The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS-OCR) has re-opened a civil rights investigation into the Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic after a complaint was filed by Do No Harm (DNH) and its legal counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL). The complaint was
Ashland, WI— In response to ongoing federal ICE activity in Minnesota, Representative Stroud (D-Ashland), whose district borders Duluth and includes many constituents who work and spend time in Minnesota, released the following statement: “As the president openly threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act against protesters and deploys federal agents in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026. Winter Salt Awareness Week will include a series of YouTube livestreams featuring speakers
MADISON, WI – As the SSDC reports record-setting fundraising numbers, and State Senate candidates Robyn Vining (SD-5) and Trevor Jung (SD-21) have over $240K on hand — Senators Hutton (SD-5) and Wanggaard (SD-21) are reporting surprisingly anemic fundraising totals. Sen. Hutton reported raising $24K in the last six months, with $20,000 coming as a gift to
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent letters to UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin expressing his sincere disappointment that both systems decided to stop providing gender affirming care to patients under the age of 18, despite the fact that there is currently no legal requirement to do so. Refusing to provide