MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley pledged to sign the proposal to lower the eligibility threshold to expand property tax relief for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses as governor. “Our disabled veterans have earned this relief and shouldn’t have to fight for it. Lowering this threshold is common sense and I

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military action in Iran unless it is explicitly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the “Save Medicare Act.” This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice.   Many

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Maria Lazar’s long and documented history as a flagbearer for right-wing interests throughout her career. From representing Republican lawmakers in cases over Act 10 which gutted workers’ rights and decimated collective bargaining power across the state, to leading cases against Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

The bill follows Tiffany’s work exposing how Communist China exploits a loophole in the Northern Mariana Islands to secure U.S. citizenship for their children WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the One Nation, One Visa Policy Act to stop Communist Chinese nationals from entering the United States without

New bill requires railroads use both automated track inspections and visual track inspections to avoid derailments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced they are introducing the Secure Tracks Act, legislation that would require railroads to use both automated track inspection (ATI) technology and human

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) testified at a public hearing for two of her bills, in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. Her legislation aims to stop the abuses of Big Tech against Wisconsin’s kids and patients. Details on the legislation and excerpts from her testimony are below: 

MADISON – Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that makes the costly menace of illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime similar to vandalism had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1059, co-authored with Rep. Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) makes intentionally depositing four

MADISON, Wis. — While gas prices are rising throughout Wisconsin as a result of the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran, Wisconsin Republicans including Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil have all stayed silent on this most recent addition to the affordability crisis. “Despite campaigning and cheering on lower gas prices, Wisconsin

APPLETON, Wis. [March 4, 2026] —  McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that attorney Jon Fischer has been named to the Insight on Business 40 Under 40 list. This award honors young professionals across Northeast Wisconsin who have made a significant impact on their communities and industry.  “Jon is incredibly deserving to be on this year’s

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the Evers Administration has submitted a letter of intent for the Food is Medicine State Officer Program, a three-year initiative to empower states to build capacity for better health outcomes through food-based interventions. The program can include services like medically

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) is reminding all residents of Wisconsin’s 8th District that Community Project Funding (CPF) requests are due Monday, March 9th. “My top priority as the Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life better for the great people of Northeast Wisconsin, and that

MADISON, Wis. — Several of Donald Trump’s cost-hiking tariffs, supported every step of the way by right-wing U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to estimates, the average American family has paid over $1,700 in increased costs due to the Trump-Tiffany tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her opposition to Brad Schimel continuing to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin after his 120-day temporary appointment expires in two weeks. While U.S. Attorney positions require Senate-approval, President Trump installed Schimel to be the interim

Madison, Wis. – As winter thaws and spring rains falls, the changing of seasons signals more than just warmer days – it marks an increase for flooding to occur. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Evers has declared March 9 -13 as Flood Safety Week in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 27, 2026 for one seat on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Producers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by March 27, 2026 and include signatures