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Madison, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff released the following statement regarding yesterday’s abrupt conclusion of the Senate floor session when efforts were made to pull Senate Bill 444 (SB-444), which is regarding the unmasking of ICE agents, to the floor
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement thanking Speaker Robin Vos for his leadership as Speaker of the State Assembly: “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Speaker Robin Vos for his leadership and dedicated service to the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Rochester) retirement announcement: “The Speaker’s retirement marks the end of an era in Wisconsin politics, and I’m grateful to have served as governor
Robin Vos, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, announced he won’t seek reelection.
MADISON – The amendment approved by the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Agriculture today that targets large-scale solar development is a serious setback to Wisconsin’s long-term energy and environmental goals. Wisconsin has set a statewide goal of achieving 100 percent carbon-free
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Democrats stood up and refused to let lifesaving bills continue to sit in limbo, aggressively pushing amendments on Postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law. And today, Republicans have both bills on the calendar. Representative Ben
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to back off its latest plans to import beef from Argentina and instead support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This is the second letter
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending frozen road declarations for all zones in Wisconsin effective Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Class II road restrictions will go into effect for Zones 3-5 at that time for state highways susceptible to damage from
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Senate this week failed to advance reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, leaving Wisconsin’s most successful land conservation initiative facing a funding lapse in June 2026. Despite broad public support for the program and Senate
MADISON — The Assembly Agriculture Committee today approved Assembly Bill 493, as amended by ASA 1, (9 to 6) a significant energy reform measure that protects prime farmland, restores local control over the siting of large wind and solar projects in
Good evening, everyone. The state of our state is strong, but not for the reasons you heard earlier tonight. The state of our state is strong in spite of the governor, not because of him. Thanks to strong Republican majorities
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy
Digital billboards and advertising campaign intensifies across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin as Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on February 15 deadline WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the congressional Rural Domestic Energy Council missed its self-imposed February 15 deadline
MILWAUKEE – Today, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus gathered to demand their Black History Month Resolution to be scheduled on the floor for debate. This request comes following the Republican Assembly Leadership request to remove names from their annual resolution. Following
As governor, I’ve often declared a theme for the year—a topic or issue I want us to focus on. We had the Year of Clean Drinking Water, the Years of Broadband Access, Mental Health, Workers, and, of course, the Year
Organizations driving startup growth across Wisconsin are getting $3.5 million in newly announced state funding. After Gov. Tony Evers referenced the new Ignite Wisconsin funding in his State of the State address Tuesday evening, WEDC yesterday rolled out details for
On its final regular floor period of the session, the Assembly will take up legislation Speaker Robin Vos had previously held up that would extend postpartum coverage under the Medicaid program and to require supplemental screenings for breast cancer.
I guess the Democrats just want an issue for the fall. That’s the only way I can explain their opposition to a Republican bill that would keep the Stewardship Fund land acquisition and management program alive for another couple of years.
Federal funding processes should strengthen communities that are doing the work, not destabilize them. The people living without housing in Madison and across Dane County deserve a system that treats housing as essential and stability as non-negotiable.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2026 — Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children’s Wisconsin, has expanded its services to 68 of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, a major step forward in its work to be available throughout the state. “High-quality
Madison, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff released the following statement regarding yesterday’s abrupt conclusion of the Senate floor session when efforts were made to pull Senate Bill 444 (SB-444), which is regarding the unmasking of ICE agents, to the floor for consideration: “I am deeply disappointed that Wisconsin Legislative Republicans have
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement thanking Speaker Robin Vos for his leadership as Speaker of the State Assembly: “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Speaker Robin Vos for his leadership and dedicated service to the people of Wisconsin. His guidance, vision, and commitment have been
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Rochester) retirement announcement: “The Speaker’s retirement marks the end of an era in Wisconsin politics, and I’m grateful to have served as governor during Speaker Vos’ tenure. Although we’ve disagreed more often than
Robin Vos, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, announced he won’t seek reelection.
MADISON – The amendment approved by the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Agriculture today that targets large-scale solar development is a serious setback to Wisconsin’s long-term energy and environmental goals. Wisconsin has set a statewide goal of achieving 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050, established under Executive Order #38 in 2019.
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Democrats stood up and refused to let lifesaving bills continue to sit in limbo, aggressively pushing amendments on Postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law. And today, Republicans have both bills on the calendar. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement: “I’m so proud of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to back off its latest plans to import beef from Argentina and instead support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This is the second letter Gov. Evers has sent, having previously sent a letter to U.S. Department
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending frozen road declarations for all zones in Wisconsin effective Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Class II road restrictions will go into effect for Zones 3-5 at that time for state highways susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during the spring thaw period as frost leaves
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Senate this week failed to advance reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, leaving Wisconsin’s most successful land conservation initiative facing a funding lapse in June 2026. Despite broad public support for the program and Senate Democrats’ strong interest in negotiating a compromise, Republican leaders pulled
MADISON — The Assembly Agriculture Committee today approved Assembly Bill 493, as amended by ASA 1, (9 to 6) a significant energy reform measure that protects prime farmland, restores local control over the siting of large wind and solar projects in rural communities, and expands energy options for families and businesses
Good evening, everyone. The state of our state is strong, but not for the reasons you heard earlier tonight. The state of our state is strong in spite of the governor, not because of him. Thanks to strong Republican majorities in the legislature, Wisconsin families have only seen one example
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 12:15
Digital billboards and advertising campaign intensifies across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin as Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on February 15 deadline WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the congressional Rural Domestic Energy Council missed its self-imposed February 15 deadline to deliver a legislative proposal for year-round E15, Rural Voices
MILWAUKEE – Today, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus gathered to demand their Black History Month Resolution to be scheduled on the floor for debate. This request comes following the Republican Assembly Leadership request to remove names from their annual resolution. Following their press conference the members of the caucus are providing
As governor, I’ve often declared a theme for the year—a topic or issue I want us to focus on. We had the Year of Clean Drinking Water, the Years of Broadband Access, Mental Health, Workers, and, of course, the Year of the Kid. This year, I want to keep it
Organizations driving startup growth across Wisconsin are getting $3.5 million in newly announced state funding. After Gov. Tony Evers referenced the new Ignite Wisconsin funding in his State of the State address Tuesday evening, WEDC yesterday rolled out details for the four consortiums getting support through the program. The guv
On its final regular floor period of the session, the Assembly will take up legislation Speaker Robin Vos had previously held up that would extend postpartum coverage under the Medicaid program and to require supplemental screenings for breast cancer.
I guess the Democrats just want an issue for the fall. That’s the only way I can explain their opposition to a Republican bill that would keep the Stewardship Fund land acquisition and management program alive for another couple of years.
Federal funding processes should strengthen communities that are doing the work, not destabilize them. The people living without housing in Madison and across Dane County deserve a system that treats housing as essential and stability as non-negotiable.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2026 — Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children’s Wisconsin, has expanded its services to 68 of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, a major step forward in its work to be available throughout the state. “High-quality health care coverage focused on whole-person and long-term wellness is