Hutton won’t seek reelection

GOP state Sen. Rob Hutton announced that he won’t seek reelection this fall, citing personal and professional obligations that “have made it clear that stepping aside is the right decision at this time.”

Read More »

Rep. Allen: Assembly votes to fund our courts

Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly passed AB 320 in a bipartisan fashion. This bill authored by Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) was written to help provide more funding for our courts. A key funding source for the courts are the fees

Read More »

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Assembly passes AB 472 despite concerns it shifts financial risk onto ratepayers 

Madison, WI — The State Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 472 despite concerns raised by consumer protection and free market groups that the bill would use the state’s nuclear power momentum to give utility companies a handout while shifting the financial risk onto ratepayers. Prior to the vote, Representative Shae Sortwell accused Americans

Read More »

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: In unanimous resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin calls for the abolition of ICE

The Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unanimously issued the following resolution condemning the Trump administration’s unconstitutional and violent immigration enforcement actions and calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):  Whereas, the Libertarian Party stands for the self-ownership, free movement, and free expression of

Read More »

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Supports Sen. Rand Paul’s bill to End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, highlights need for private alternatives

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, introduced by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). This bill prohibits federal funds from providing welfare benefits—including TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, cash assistance, and tax credits—to refugees, asylees, or individuals in the U.S. without citizenship. “Government assistance is funded

Read More »

Hutton won’t seek reelection

GOP state Sen. Rob Hutton announced that he won’t seek reelection this fall, citing personal and professional obligations that “have made it clear that stepping aside is the right decision at this time.”

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to pass final FY26 appropriations bills & secures funding to improve Waukesha CTH O/Moorland Road

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the final appropriations bills for FY26, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.  “I voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act because it delivers a 3.8% pay raise for our troops, funds critical

Read More »

Rep. Subeck: Wisconsin State Assembly passes resolution honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D–Madison) and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D–Whitefish Bay), passed unanimously. International Holocaust Remembrance Day was established by the United Nations in 2005 to honor the

Read More »

Gathering Waters: Statement on Assembly passage of AB 315 and AB 612

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed AB 315 and AB 612 on a party-line vote. Charlie Carlin, representing Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, what passed today is Knowles-Nelson in name only. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was founded to acquire conservation lands

Read More »

Free & Just: On the would-be 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade Senator Kelda Roys, Wisconsin patients, and advocates spotlight latest threats to abortion care

MADISON, WI –– Today, patient storytellers and advocates joined Free & Just to mark what would have been the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and spotlight the latest threats to abortion care for women and families nationwide. For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade protected the legal right to abortion until the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v.

Read More »

Rep. Duchow: Votes to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, strengthen state security

Madison, WI – Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) voted this week to protect Wisconsin’s land, resources, and security by supporting legislation that strengthens conservation efforts while guarding against foreign influence in our state. The Assembly passed legislation to continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund through 2028, ensuring continued support for parks, trails, wildlife

Read More »

Rep. Rodriguez: Votes to extend Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened on Thursday afternoon to vote on a number of bills. Rep. Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined the majority of her colleagues in supporting extending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. “The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program funds land acquisitions and recreational development alongside a multitude of smaller grant programs through

Read More »

Rep. Allen: Assembly votes to fund our courts

Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly passed AB 320 in a bipartisan fashion. This bill authored by Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) was written to help provide more funding for our courts. A key funding source for the courts are the fees that are collected, but these fees have not been adjusted

Read More »