Two bills (SB 852/AB859) introduced last week would provide sum sufficient funding to ensure schools are provided the special education funding they were already promised in the current state budget. If the legislation passes, schools would be guaranteed to received 42 cents back for every dollar spent on special education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the PrEP Access Act, a bill that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive screening of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services at their pharmacy. Currently, the only way to access PrEP and PEP is through

Madison, Wisconsin (January 21, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is committed to maintaining public access to its proceedings. To support transparency, the Court will provide a livestream of oral arguments scheduled for February 10 and February 11 on the Wisconsin Court System’s website. Many members of the public have

Plant Medicine at the Crossroads – ICIA’s fourth annual regional summit brings together Native and non-native industry leaders to discuss state-wide cannabis policy and reform  WISCONSIN, Jan. 21, 2026 — On Feb. 25-26, the 4th annual Great Lakes Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Summit will convene Tribal leaders, state and federal policymakers, industry operators,

Since taking office one year ago, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have waged an unrelenting war on American health care, sacrificing coverage and affordability for working families in order to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. They have put coverage at risk for over 15 million Americans by

The Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period Ended January 15, locking in higher premiums for millions of Americans this year unless the Senate acts Watch the full event here WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan and Wisconsin small business owner Kyle LaFond joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin and Main

Senate Bill 248 Extends IID Restrictions for Violations, Allows Occupational Licenses MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard’s (R-Racine) bill encouraging the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) and providing automatic extensions for attempting to circumvent an IID passed the Senate unanimously today. The bill now goes to the Assembly. “This may

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed legislation that would eliminate state income taxes for tips paid to an employee. Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in favor of the legislation, Senate Bill 36. Sen. Brad Pfaff released the following statement: “Hard working people continue to feel the pressure of rising

Proposals Eliminate Tax on Tips, Rein in Veto Abuses Madison, WI – Two bills co-authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) passed the Wisconsin State Senate today, delivering wins for working families and taxpayers across Wisconsin. The first measure eliminates state taxes on tips, allowing tipped workers to keep more of

Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) applauds the introduction of AB 859 and SB 852, which would provide sum-sufficient funding to reach the special education reimbursement levels set in the current state budget. The state budget set reimbursement rates for special education at 42 percent of school district costs for 2025-26 and

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.  (Jan. 21, 2026) — Xcel Energy is preparing for temperatures in the Upper Midwest to drop below zero starting Thursday, and the company is offering tips to help customers save energy during the extreme cold to reduce the impact on their energy bills. Xcel Energy plans ahead to ensure

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement applauding the Wisconsin State Senate for passing Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116). This proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution curbs executive overreach by prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes or fees.  The Quote: WILL Policy Director,

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.  Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-business grants for dairy farmers and processors, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) led by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).  “This funding recognizes the success

Two bills (SB 852/AB859) introduced last week would provide sum sufficient funding to ensure schools are provided the special education funding they were already promised in the current state budget. If the legislation passes, schools would be guaranteed to received 42 cents back for every dollar spent on special education this

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in introducing the Credit Card Fairness Act, legislation that would cap credit card late fees at $8.  Consumers currently pay $14 billion per year in credit card late fees, which pads the profits of the biggest banks. The standard $30 to

Disability advocates are concerned about not having sum sufficient funding for special education funding. Many self-advocates are employed by The Arc Wisconsin or chapters of The Arc Wisconsin and are successful today because of their experiences in Special education. Sydney Badeau, The Arc Wisconsin’s Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, says, “I

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. A wide range of position types are available that include opportunities in land management, outdoor recreation and education. Limited-term seasonal positions with the Wisconsin State Park System are

Menomonie, Wis. – It was a year of big things at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from breaking ground for the biggest construction project in university history to posting some of the most notable enrollment growth in the Universities of Wisconsin to being chosen as Large Business of the Year. In 2025,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Hunter Education Group of the Year and Archery Education Instructor of the Year awards. Current hunter and archery education instructors and hunter education groups that have significantly advanced hunter