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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, legislation to end the Democrats’ reckless Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
MADISON, WIS. — With no federal restrictions in place regarding healthcare for transgender youth, advocates are alarmed that UW Health continues to withhold care. The Transgender Resistance Action Committee (TRAC) of Dane County announced today that this week, they officially
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Milwaukee Jewish Federation applauds Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature for Passing AB446 (SB445), joining 37 other U.S. states and the District of Columbia in codifying the definition of antisemitism into state legislation. By signing this legislation,
Milwaukee, WI—Democraticgovernor Brett Hulsey will make this statement to President/King Trump at the No Kings Rally in Milwaukee tomorrow. Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, county supervisor and Democratic governor candidate who authored a 2003 Dane County Resolution against President
Governor Evers Vetoes Bill Allowing Employers to Fire Employees that Steal MADISON – Governor Tony Evers has vetoed Senate Bill 431, which would allow employers to fire employees that steal from them. The bill was necessitated by a Wisconsin Supreme
Gov. Tony Evers has signed a new definition of antisemitism into state law critics allege could be used to silence criticism of Israel. The law means Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 431, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine). The bill sought to clarify that employers do not violate Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Act when terminating an employee over pending,
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 16, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Cory Tomczyk (R–Mosinee). The bill would have prohibited school districts from being members of athletic associations that do not comply with state open
‘Win-Win’ measure reduces agricultural pollution while providing income for farmers MADISON… Bipartisan clean water legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) aimed at helping Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff pollution was signed into law today by Governor
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on dozens of bills. The bills signed by the governor today include creating property tax exemptions for certain prefabricated recreational structures located in licensed campgrounds and expanding property tax repeal aid programs, repealing obsolete tax provisions that have already been sunset by other provisions, and making technical
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany,
Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax
(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the state Supreme Court race, the latest Marquette University Law School poll, bills awaiting action by Gov. Tony Evers and more.
MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days,
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare
Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for
WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, legislation to end the Democrats’ reckless Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and ensure all DHS security operations are funded. “I
MADISON, WIS. — With no federal restrictions in place regarding healthcare for transgender youth, advocates are alarmed that UW Health continues to withhold care. The Transgender Resistance Action Committee (TRAC) of Dane County announced today that this week, they officially called upon University of Wisconsin (UW) Health leadership to reinstate
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Milwaukee Jewish Federation applauds Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature for Passing AB446 (SB445), joining 37 other U.S. states and the District of Columbia in codifying the definition of antisemitism into state legislation. By signing this legislation, Governor Evers has ensured Wisconsin has a clear, non-binding state definition
Milwaukee, WI—Democraticgovernor Brett Hulsey will make this statement to President/King Trump at the No Kings Rally in Milwaukee tomorrow. Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, county supervisor and Democratic governor candidate who authored a 2003 Dane County Resolution against President George Bush’s illegal war in Iraq in that killed 4,500
Governor Evers Vetoes Bill Allowing Employers to Fire Employees that Steal MADISON – Governor Tony Evers has vetoed Senate Bill 431, which would allow employers to fire employees that steal from them. The bill was necessitated by a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, Cota v. Oconomowoc Area School District, 2025 WI 11, which
Gov. Tony Evers has signed a new definition of antisemitism into state law critics allege could be used to silence criticism of Israel. The law means Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 431, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine). The bill sought to clarify that employers do not violate Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Act when terminating an employee over pending, non-criminal charges that are substantially related to their job. “I
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 16, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Cory Tomczyk (R–Mosinee). The bill would have prohibited school districts from being members of athletic associations that do not comply with state open records and open meetings laws. Overall, this legislation would have
‘Win-Win’ measure reduces agricultural pollution while providing income for farmers MADISON… Bipartisan clean water legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) aimed at helping Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff pollution was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 121. Farmers in Wisconsin have pursued a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on dozens of bills. The bills signed by the governor today include creating property tax exemptions for certain prefabricated recreational structures located in licensed campgrounds and expanding property tax repeal aid programs, repealing obsolete tax provisions that have already been sunset by other provisions, and making technical modifications to various insurance statutes, among others. Today, the governor signed
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s war of choice against Iran. Since the
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden signed off on Trump’s illegal war
Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax credits, in one case even seeing their premiums jump from $800
(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to quality of life. “Access to fresh, healthy food close to
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the state Supreme Court race, the latest Marquette University Law School poll, bills awaiting action by Gov. Tony Evers and more.
MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days, April 8-9, with students competing in fast-paced, head-to-head matchups covering
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare deserts—Wisconsin Democrats continue their fight to make health care affordable.
Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising costs, and mounting uncertainty, all because of Trump’s erratic tariffs
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for mental health issues than ever before, but that the outcomes
WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila N. Praslova on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 11:45 a.m.