Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Senate rejects equal rights amendment, moves anti-discrimination ban (SJR 94) to the November general election ballot
MADISON – Yesterday Senate Republicans denied an amendment to protect and ensure equal rights for all Wisconsinites. Instead, they advanced the misleading referendum questions that would ban anti discrimination programs and protections this November. Senator Dora Drake the Vice Caucus Chair for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Public meeting on fisheries genetic management plan Jan. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan. This meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in person at
WisDems: Statement on anniversary of original Roe v. Wade decision
MADISON, Wis. — On the anniversary of the original Roe v. Wade decision, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “On the anniversary of Roe v Wade, we mourn the personal loss of freedom that Republicans in Wisconsin and Washington
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: No discounts for data centers: Clean Economy Coalition releases statewide accountability framework for data centers
The Data Center Accountability Framework creates clear standards to protect consumers MILWAUKEE – Today, the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released its Data Center Accountability Framework, a statewide roadmap for policymakers to manage the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers in
Rep. Zimmerman: GOP radio address: Data centers
Hi, I’m Representative Shannon Zimmerman and I represent the 30th Assembly District. I want to talk to you about a bill of mine that recently passed through the Assembly. Assembly Bill 840 regulates how data centers are built and operated
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Owner of defunct prenatal care coordination company sentenced to 111 months’ imprisonment for healthcare fraud scheme
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 20, 2026, Precious Cruse (32), was sentenced to 111 months’ incarceration for committing a Healthcare Fraud Scheme through which she stole $780,600.07 from a Medicaid
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Students unprepared for workforce, employers say
MADISON – Over half of Wisconsin employers say the state’s K-12 education system does not adequately prepare students for the workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. This frustration, though not new, compounds other workforce issues in the state, including labor
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes Wisconsin food waste evaluation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation report that provides key details about Wisconsin’s existing food waste generation and management. The report includes recommendations for individuals, businesses and government agencies to
Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group: Customer advocacy groups oppose Assembly Bill 472
Madison – A coalition representing a large cross-section of Wisconsin consumers are concerned by rapidly increasing energy costs. While the organizations don’t always see eye-to-eye, they are united in our unified ask that lawmakers in the Assembly reject Assembly Bill 472
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On the 53rd anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Right to Life Executive Director Heather Weininger released the following statement: “Today we celebrate Roe being sent to the ash heap of history. But this moment is not a finish line; it is
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Over 300 advocate for agriculture at Ag Day at the Capitol
MADISON – More than 300 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison today for Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest advocacy day for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists, bringing together a
Roys campaign: Offers solutions to deliver higher wages, lower costs & more freedom across the state
MILWAUKEE – State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) laid out her bold plan to build a Wisconsin where everyone has the freedom to thrive during a gubernatorial forum hosted by Main Street Alliance at the Cooperage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Tiffany campaign: Issues statement after first Democrat candidate forum
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin, issued a statement today in response to the Democrat Main Street Governor Candidate Forum. “Every Democrat in this race is running on the same platform of higher property taxes, bigger
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Urges lawmakers to reject utility handout disguised as nuclear renaissance
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged Representatives in the Assembly to vote NO on Assembly Bill 472, warning the bill misuses Wisconsin’s pro-nuclear momentum to advance a utility handout that shifts financial risk from investors onto ratepayers. AFP-WI Legislative
Rep. Stafsholt: Bill benefiting small family dairy farms passes Senate on bipartisan vote
Madison – State Senator Rob Stafsholt’s (R-New Richmond) bill to establish a Dairy Cattle Innovation Program in Wisconsin was approved today during a floor session of the State Senate. The bill that Senator Stafsholt authored with Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) would
Rep. Phelps: Republicans reject Rep. Phelps’s amendment to regulate AI in workforce
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) introduced an amendment to Assembly Bill 840 on Tuesday. His amendment would have changed a Republican-authored data center bill to require a regulatory board to oversee the impacts of artificial intelligence on Wisconsin business
WisDems: Under GOP control, abortion rights would be first on the chopping block
SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban. MADISON, Wis. — As the Wisconsin Supreme Court race heats up, far-right candidate Maria
Sen. Jacque: Increased penalties for deadly drug pushers and support for military families advance
MADISON… Several pieces of legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) passed committee on Wednesday, including tougher penalties for traffickers of carfentanil- a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, support for military families in educating their children, and
Sen. Hutton: Bill requiring basic fiscal accountability before school tax increases is headed to Governor’s desk
MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate on Wednesday approved legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) to ensure school districts meet basic fiscal accountability standards before asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes. Assembly
Sen. Hutton: Senate approves Hutton bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter was approved by the State Senate during its February floor session on Wednesday. Current law already provides a penalty enhancement