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MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us
The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements.
Roys said under her plan — dubbed “KeldaCare” — the state initially wouldn’t provide subsidies to help cover the cost of purchasing coverage through the state plan. But she left open the door to putting taxpayer money into her plan depending on the state’s fiscal health down the road.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after “Zoey’s Law” passed the Assembly earlier today: “This bill closes dangerous gaps in Wisconsin’s child protection and mandatory reporting laws. Currently, child welfare agencies are required to refer suspected or
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) received strong Assembly support with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 750 on Thursday afternoon’s floor session. The bill will empower Wisconsin technical colleges to work with local police and fire services to address critical
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted in favor of a package of legislation based on the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. This task force was charged with identifying rulemaking authority to be
Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of SB 620 in the Assembly: “Monitoring the whereabouts of released sex offenders is important for the safety of our community, particularly our children. This is true even for those who
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Duchow (R-Delafield) voted to restore fairness, accountability, and constitutional protections within Wisconsin’s public higher education system. The Assembly approved two measures, Senate Bill 498 and Senate Bill 652, aimed at strengthening free speech protections and ensuring
WILL Encourages Evers to Sign “Red Tape Reset” The News: The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of several legislative initiatives supported by WILL to reign in the bureaucratic state, which has taken rulemaking and regulatory authority away from Wisconsin’s Legislative Branch. As a result of their action,
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly’s passage of AB 400 and AB 501, legislation she authored to protect children harmed by gender transition procedures and preserve freedom of speech and viewpoint diversity
SB 498, which passed 53 to 45 along party lines, would create a host of new rules surrounding free expression on Universities of Wisconsin campuses.
Calls on Governor Evers to Sign Reform Measures into Law. MADISON WI (Feb. 12, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement in response to the Legislature’s passage of the “Red
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which determined that greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles contribute to air
Contact: Jalen Knutesonpress@KeldaRoys.com MADISON – Kelda Roys, candidate for governor, outlined her plans to lower healthcare costs and increase access, including KeldaCare, which would open up the state health plan so that Wisconsinites around the state can buy into the same
MADISON, Wis. — Today it was announced that Wisconsin native, Army Ranger and Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow will be heading to Eau Claire at the end of the month to campaign against Derrick Van Orden. The event will take place on February
The Assembly voted along party lines to send a bill defining a broad avenue for patients to sue practitioners who provided them gender-affirming care as minors. The bill now goes to the governor.
MADISON, Wis. – U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bart Van Roo, former director of strategic plans and operations for the state of Wisconsin, assumed command of the Wisconsin Air National Guard during a ceremony at Truax Field, Jan. 7. As Wisconsin’s deputy
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls on White House to “Get Serious” on Negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that failed to include accountability
Dr. Jill Underly meets with students, staff at Shiocton Elementary School and T.J. Walker Middle School MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly visited two of Wisconsin’s 2025 Blue Ribbon School honorees on Wednesday — Shiocton Elementary School (School District of Shiocton) and T.J.
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us to take action on issues Wisconsinites actually care about, they
The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements.
Roys said under her plan — dubbed “KeldaCare” — the state initially wouldn’t provide subsidies to help cover the cost of purchasing coverage through the state plan. But she left open the door to putting taxpayer money into her plan depending on the state’s fiscal health down the road.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded services, and an antagonistic federal government. As such, our Legislature
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after “Zoey’s Law” passed the Assembly earlier today: “This bill closes dangerous gaps in Wisconsin’s child protection and mandatory reporting laws. Currently, child welfare agencies are required to refer suspected or threatened sexual abuse or trafficking to law enforcement within 12
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) received strong Assembly support with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 750 on Thursday afternoon’s floor session. The bill will empower Wisconsin technical colleges to work with local police and fire services to address critical workforce shortages in protective services. “As a member of the
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted in favor of a package of legislation based on the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. This task force was charged with identifying rulemaking authority to be repealed by legislation and proposing draft legislation to strengthen legislative
Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of SB 620 in the Assembly: “Monitoring the whereabouts of released sex offenders is important for the safety of our community, particularly our children. This is true even for those who have no permanent address.” Current law requires all sex offender
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Duchow (R-Delafield) voted to restore fairness, accountability, and constitutional protections within Wisconsin’s public higher education system. The Assembly approved two measures, Senate Bill 498 and Senate Bill 652, aimed at strengthening free speech protections and ensuring student support programs are based on genuine disadvantage. Senate Bill
WILL Encourages Evers to Sign “Red Tape Reset” The News: The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of several legislative initiatives supported by WILL to reign in the bureaucratic state, which has taken rulemaking and regulatory authority away from Wisconsin’s Legislative Branch. As a result of their action, four key pieces of the WILL-backed Red Tape Reset will
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly’s passage of AB 400 and AB 501, legislation she authored to protect children harmed by gender transition procedures and preserve freedom of speech and viewpoint diversity on college campuses: “For too long, powerful pharmaceutical companies and
SB 498, which passed 53 to 45 along party lines, would create a host of new rules surrounding free expression on Universities of Wisconsin campuses.
Calls on Governor Evers to Sign Reform Measures into Law. MADISON WI (Feb. 12, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement in response to the Legislature’s passage of the “Red Tape Reset” Package. “States with fewer regulations experience faster economic
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which determined that greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles contribute to air pollution that drives climate change and endangers public health and
Contact: Jalen Knutesonpress@KeldaRoys.com MADISON – Kelda Roys, candidate for governor, outlined her plans to lower healthcare costs and increase access, including KeldaCare, which would open up the state health plan so that Wisconsinites around the state can buy into the same health insurance that state employees have, during a press conference
MADISON, Wis. — Today it was announced that Wisconsin native, Army Ranger and Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow will be heading to Eau Claire at the end of the month to campaign against Derrick Van Orden. The event will take place on February 25th and will focus on veterans issues and health care.
The Assembly voted along party lines to send a bill defining a broad avenue for patients to sue practitioners who provided them gender-affirming care as minors. The bill now goes to the governor.
MADISON, Wis. – U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bart Van Roo, former director of strategic plans and operations for the state of Wisconsin, assumed command of the Wisconsin Air National Guard during a ceremony at Truax Field, Jan. 7. As Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Air, Van Roo is now responsible for
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls on White House to “Get Serious” on Negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that failed to include accountability and commonsense guardrails to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Dr. Jill Underly meets with students, staff at Shiocton Elementary School and T.J. Walker Middle School MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly visited two of Wisconsin’s 2025 Blue Ribbon School honorees on Wednesday — Shiocton Elementary School (School District of Shiocton) and T.J. Walker Middle School (Sturgeon Bay Schools) — to celebrate the