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[Wales, WI] – Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Executive Director Brad Heidel issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate failed to pass legislation which would have reauthorized and continued the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: “It’s extremely unfortunate that members of the
The News: On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate approved Assembly Joint Resolution 133 (AJR 133) on first consideration, a WILL-supported proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution designed to restore legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking. The proposed amendment empowers lawmakers to suspend any
Families Can Find Information on MPS Schools, Programs, and Literacy Initiative, and Enroll Their Children (MILWAUKEE) — The second of two Milwaukee Public Schools Kindergarten Enrollment Fairs will take place Saturday, February 21, at North Division High School, where families can find the right school
Online Porn Websites Must Use Age Verification Tools MADISON – The State Senate approved a bill today requiring online pornography websites to verify that the person accessing their website is at least 18 years old. Assembly Bill 105, authored by
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released her floor remarks, as prepared: “As we enter into our final days of session, we have no time left to waste. There are two essential issues that we haven’t addressed
From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman
MADISON, WI – Assembly Democrats continue to champion the health needs of women and families in Wisconsin. Yesterday, Rep. Renuka Mayadev and Assembly Democrats sent a formal letter to Speaker Vos to request a vote on Gail’s Law (AB 263/SB 264) to the
MADISON, Wis. — In a move that surprised absolutely no one, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again doubled down on his support for tariffs, choosing to stand with President Trump instead of his constituents. Wisconsin has seen an uptick in farm bankruptcies since Trump
On this week’s “Capitol Chats” podcast, Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, says protecting kids online will require a “multi-faceted” approach. She chairs the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids, which has introduced bills touching on youth social media accounts and app usage, law enforcement response to internet crimes against children and AI chatbots.
Madison, WI – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. Following the address, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement: “Governor Evers continued his pattern of taking credit
A statewide coalition led by the Wisconsin Technology Council has been awarded an Ignite Wisconsin grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) to strengthen Wisconsin’s frontier technology and startup ecosystem. The Wisconsin Frontier Technology Consortium brings together the Wisconsin
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 19th 2026, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be picketing the Milwaukee Police Department’s District One office. We heard it loud and clear at the January Fire and Police Commission meeting:
“Giving working families a little more breathing room in their household budgets is something we’ve worked on together over the last seven years. I’m hopeful we can continue building upon those efforts this session…” Gov. Evers said. MADISON, Wis. – Family
New reporting from Heartland Signal raises serious questions about conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar’s claim that “you can’t buy this court” — as multiple billionaires have maxed out donations to her campaign. At a Jan. 28 forum, Lazar brushed off concerns
Madison community invited to celebrate and meet the candidate MADISON, WI — Tony Castañeda, candidate for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, invites the community to his official campaign Launch Party and Fundraiser on Thursday, February 19th, from 5–8 PM at The Cardinal Bar
MADISON, Wis— Huma Ahsan’s grassroots, volunteer-driven campaign advances to the April 7 general election for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1. In the Feb. 17 primary, Dane County voters supported the message and fundamental principles of the passionate, start-up campaign.
MADISON – Assembly Democrats – led by Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) – submitted a letter requesting that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos allow a vote on Gail’s Law, a bill to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screens (2025 Assembly Bill
Madison, WI – State Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address: “Last night, Governor Evers outlined his priorities for Wisconsin, but he also placed responsibility on the Legislature
Concerns that chatbot use can cause mental and physical harm have prompted policies that require AI chatbots to deliver regular or constant reminders that they are not human. In an opinion paper published Feb. 18 in the Cell Press journal Trends in
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has waited over eight months for records on DOJ immigration enforcement and the Evers Administration’s Office of Environmental Justice, reflecting a disturbing pattern of delayed transparency and accountability. WHY IT MATTERS:
[Wales, WI] – Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Executive Director Brad Heidel issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate failed to pass legislation which would have reauthorized and continued the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: “It’s extremely unfortunate that members of the Wisconsin State Senate could not agree on a path to
The News: On Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate approved Assembly Joint Resolution 133 (AJR 133) on first consideration, a WILL-supported proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution designed to restore legislative oversight of administrative rulemaking. The proposed amendment empowers lawmakers to suspend any administrative rule, in whole or in part, through passage of
Families Can Find Information on MPS Schools, Programs, and Literacy Initiative, and Enroll Their Children (MILWAUKEE) — The second of two Milwaukee Public Schools Kindergarten Enrollment Fairs will take place Saturday, February 21, at North Division High School, where families can find the right school for their kindergartners and enroll. School staff will be available
Online Porn Websites Must Use Age Verification Tools MADISON – The State Senate approved a bill today requiring online pornography websites to verify that the person accessing their website is at least 18 years old. Assembly Bill 105, authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released her floor remarks, as prepared: “As we enter into our final days of session, we have no time left to waste. There are two essential issues that we haven’t addressed yet that are critically important to women and people across
From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen
MADISON, WI – Assembly Democrats continue to champion the health needs of women and families in Wisconsin. Yesterday, Rep. Renuka Mayadev and Assembly Democrats sent a formal letter to Speaker Vos to request a vote on Gail’s Law (AB 263/SB 264) to the floor for a vote before the Assembly is expected to
MADISON, Wis. — In a move that surprised absolutely no one, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again doubled down on his support for tariffs, choosing to stand with President Trump instead of his constituents. Wisconsin has seen an uptick in farm bankruptcies since Trump took office. In 2023 and 2024, there were only two
On this week’s “Capitol Chats” podcast, Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, says protecting kids online will require a “multi-faceted” approach. She chairs the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids, which has introduced bills touching on youth social media accounts and app usage, law enforcement response to internet crimes against children and AI chatbots.
Madison, WI – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. Following the address, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement: “Governor Evers continued his pattern of taking credit for the fiscal discipline of legislative Republicans that has kept
A statewide coalition led by the Wisconsin Technology Council has been awarded an Ignite Wisconsin grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) to strengthen Wisconsin’s frontier technology and startup ecosystem. The Wisconsin Frontier Technology Consortium brings together the Wisconsin Technology Council, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Research
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Thursday, February 19th 2026, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be picketing the Milwaukee Police Department’s District One office. We heard it loud and clear at the January Fire and Police Commission meeting: the community demands an end to reckless police chases, no
“Giving working families a little more breathing room in their household budgets is something we’ve worked on together over the last seven years. I’m hopeful we can continue building upon those efforts this session…” Gov. Evers said. MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today following Gov. Tony
New reporting from Heartland Signal raises serious questions about conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar’s claim that “you can’t buy this court” — as multiple billionaires have maxed out donations to her campaign. At a Jan. 28 forum, Lazar brushed off concerns about wealthy donors, joking she “wished” she were friends with
Madison community invited to celebrate and meet the candidate MADISON, WI — Tony Castañeda, candidate for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, invites the community to his official campaign Launch Party and Fundraiser on Thursday, February 19th, from 5–8 PM at The Cardinal Bar (418 E Wilson St, Madison). The evening will feature live
MADISON, Wis— Huma Ahsan’s grassroots, volunteer-driven campaign advances to the April 7 general election for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1. In the Feb. 17 primary, Dane County voters supported the message and fundamental principles of the passionate, start-up campaign. This campaign has never been about titles, appointments or endorsements,”
MADISON – Assembly Democrats – led by Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) – submitted a letter requesting that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos allow a vote on Gail’s Law, a bill to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screens (2025 Assembly Bill 263 / Senate Bill 264) Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) signed on to
Madison, WI – State Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address: “Last night, Governor Evers outlined his priorities for Wisconsin, but he also placed responsibility on the Legislature for challenges that have been shaped by his own veto
Concerns that chatbot use can cause mental and physical harm have prompted policies that require AI chatbots to deliver regular or constant reminders that they are not human. In an opinion paper published Feb. 18 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, a UW-Milwaukee researcher and her colleague argue that
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has waited over eight months for records on DOJ immigration enforcement and the Evers Administration’s Office of Environmental Justice, reflecting a disturbing pattern of delayed transparency and accountability. WHY IT MATTERS: Transparency is essential to taxpayers understanding what their government is