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Courts are often the last resort for protecting our freedoms. That’s why it’s essential to vote on April 7 and to elect a proven champion for our rights as Supreme Court justice. That’s Judge Chris Taylor.
Spring election gives some conservative communities chance to finally get conservative leadership
Recent reporting by Dairyland Sentinel has raised deeply troubling questions about how Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is handling federal special education dollars. Particularly, scarce funds that are supposed to directly support students with disabilities, including children with Autism.
In the last two years, Americans have seen the first-, second-, and third-ever homicide prosecutions and convictions focused on the parents of school shooters.
Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage from 30 days to one year after birth. The bipartisan bill, authored by Senator Jesse James and Representative Patrick Snyder, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. Wisconsin Right to Life has championed
A recent press release issued by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin misrepresents the status of its proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha—misstatements that are already generating inaccurate headlines. The Tribe’s release claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) review ensured “that
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn
Dozens of bills have passed the state Senate since 2003 with fewer than 17 votes from the majority party, according to a spreadsheet Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s office shared with WisPolitics.
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged voters to support Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116) on the upcoming November ballot, a constitutional amendment that would prevent any governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes. The Legislature passed
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to bring these
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) attended the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 23, which expands postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms. After the ceremony, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Access to healthcare is essential,
WAUWATOSA – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 23 into law, which expands postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at Children’s Wisconsin in Wauwatosa and released the following
Madison – From banning cellphones in class, to stopping dangerous fires, to cutting taxes, the 2025-26 legislative session is one of the most successful for Wisconsin residents. Representative Joel Kitchens says it was a very successful session for our area.
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law that will expand Medicaid to include postpartum women for a full year. Under current law, eligibility for coverage ends 90 days after birth. Over the course of several sessions, the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee enacted Senate Bill (SB) 23, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, delivering on a key promise he made to Wisconsin moms as governor to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for thousands
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign released two new TV ads that highlight what’s on the ballot in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7th. “On the Ballot” draws a stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s support for overturning
Pewaukee, WI — March 17, 2026 — Dr. Mike Roberts, who is running for the 5th State Senate District this November, praised Senator Rob Hutton for supporting legislation to expand construction apprenticeships in Wisconsin, calling it a “common-sense step to
MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin today called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to vote against legislation that would put Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for Wisconsin families. The House is expected to vote today on an amendment
Courts are often the last resort for protecting our freedoms. That’s why it’s essential to vote on April 7 and to elect a proven champion for our rights as Supreme Court justice. That’s Judge Chris Taylor.
Spring election gives some conservative communities chance to finally get conservative leadership
Recent reporting by Dairyland Sentinel has raised deeply troubling questions about how Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is handling federal special education dollars. Particularly, scarce funds that are supposed to directly support students with disabilities, including children with Autism.
In the last two years, Americans have seen the first-, second-, and third-ever homicide prosecutions and convictions focused on the parents of school shooters.
Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage from 30 days to one year after birth. The bipartisan bill, authored by Senator Jesse James and Representative Patrick Snyder, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. Wisconsin Right to Life has championed this legislation for several legislative sessions and thanks Senator James
A recent press release issued by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin misrepresents the status of its proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha—misstatements that are already generating inaccurate headlines. The Tribe’s release claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) review ensured “that all applicable regulations have been met,” and quotes Tribal Chairman
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period afterchildbirth. “Today we celebrate the signing of the postpartum bill,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide input on resource management in the state. An
Dozens of bills have passed the state Senate since 2003 with fewer than 17 votes from the majority party, according to a spreadsheet Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s office shared with WisPolitics.
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged voters to support Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116) on the upcoming November ballot, a constitutional amendment that would prevent any governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes. The Legislature passed the amended resolution Tuesday, sending it to voters for final
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to bring these bills forward. “These bills provide farmers with important protections from
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) attended the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 23, which expands postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms. After the ceremony, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Access to healthcare is essential, especially for women recovering from giving birth and caring for
WAUWATOSA – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 23 into law, which expands postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at Children’s Wisconsin in Wauwatosa and released the following statement: “Today is an important day for Wisconsin women, children,
Madison – From banning cellphones in class, to stopping dangerous fires, to cutting taxes, the 2025-26 legislative session is one of the most successful for Wisconsin residents. Representative Joel Kitchens says it was a very successful session for our area. “I’m proud of the many bi-partisan bills we passed today,”
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law that will expand Medicaid to include postpartum women for a full year. Under current law, eligibility for coverage ends 90 days after birth. Over the course of several sessions, the bill has received wide bipartisan support and finally passed with
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas. Reasons
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee enacted Senate Bill (SB) 23, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, delivering on a key promise he made to Wisconsin moms as governor to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for thousands of new moms, babies, and families across Wisconsin from 60
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign released two new TV ads that highlight what’s on the ballot in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7th. “On the Ballot” draws a stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s support for overturning Roe v. Wade — a decision she called “very wise”
Pewaukee, WI — March 17, 2026 — Dr. Mike Roberts, who is running for the 5th State Senate District this November, praised Senator Rob Hutton for supporting legislation to expand construction apprenticeships in Wisconsin, calling it a “common-sense step to strengthen the state’s workforce without raising taxes.” Assembly Bill 241,
MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin today called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to vote against legislation that would put Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for Wisconsin families. The House is expected to vote today on an amendment that budget experts warn could expose Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to