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Cuba City, WI — Not even below-zero wind chills and whiteout conditions could stop a few hardy neighbors from gathering Tuesday evening inside the big machine shed at Wilson Organic Farms for the launch of New Voice, New Vision — Lisa White’s campaign
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
MADISON, WI – Today State Senator Rob Hutton (SD-5) announced he is retiring from the legislature at the end of his current term and will not seek reelection in 2026. The announcement comes just days after the news that Robyn Vining outraised him by over $90,000
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
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
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.”
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
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care unanimously passed Gail’s Law (2025 Assembly Bill 263), which requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and for supplemental breast screening examinations for an
The six bills would limit the use and purchase of technology manufactured by “foreign adversaries” by state agencies and medical and research institutions, limit academic collaboration with some foreign colleges and universities, and create new criminal penalties for acting as an agent of certain foreign governments, among other measures.
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
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.
MADISON — Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions held a public hearing on the WisKids legislation, a bipartisan initiative that would give every child born or adopted in Wisconsin $25 in a state-managed 529 account to jumpstart their educational
Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after introducing two pieces of legislation with the Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency & Modernization: “As technology progresses, our government should routinely evaluate where it
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.
Bill protects kids from harms of social media Madison, WI—Today, State Representatives David Steffen (R-Howard), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) introduced the “Kids Online Safety Act” as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. This
“The Republican-led data center bill offers nothing but lip-service. We deserve better.” MADISON — Today, Assembly Republicans rushed the passage of Assembly Bill 840, a bill claiming to regulate data centers, less than a week after introduction. Instead of delivering
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
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
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
Cuba City, WI — Not even below-zero wind chills and whiteout conditions could stop a few hardy neighbors from gathering Tuesday evening inside the big machine shed at Wilson Organic Farms for the launch of New Voice, New Vision — Lisa White’s campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in District 17. The setting was
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
MADISON, WI – Today State Senator Rob Hutton (SD-5) announced he is retiring from the legislature at the end of his current term and will not seek reelection in 2026. The announcement comes just days after the news that Robyn Vining outraised him by over $90,000 last year and the State Senate Democratic Committee outraised the Committee to
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
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
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.”
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
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care unanimously passed Gail’s Law (2025 Assembly Bill 263), which requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and for supplemental breast screening examinations for an individual who is at increased risk of breast cancer. Representative
The six bills would limit the use and purchase of technology manufactured by “foreign adversaries” by state agencies and medical and research institutions, limit academic collaboration with some foreign colleges and universities, and create new criminal penalties for acting as an agent of certain foreign governments, among other measures.
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
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
MADISON — Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions held a public hearing on the WisKids legislation, a bipartisan initiative that would give every child born or adopted in Wisconsin $25 in a state-managed 529 account to jumpstart their educational savings. Families can claim these funds before the child turns
Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after introducing two pieces of legislation with the Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency & Modernization: “As technology progresses, our government should routinely evaluate where it can be safely leveraged in our work to make Government
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.
Bill protects kids from harms of social media Madison, WI—Today, State Representatives David Steffen (R-Howard), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) introduced the “Kids Online Safety Act” as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. This legislation recognizes the expansive body of research connecting social media
“The Republican-led data center bill offers nothing but lip-service. We deserve better.” MADISON — Today, Assembly Republicans rushed the passage of Assembly Bill 840, a bill claiming to regulate data centers, less than a week after introduction. Instead of delivering meaningful oversight, the bill amounts to nothing but a campaign
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
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
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