DNC War Room: Trump’s plans to screw over Wisconsin’s seniors: Gutting Social Security and Medicare
As Donald Trump enters his first week in office surrounding himself with billionaires at his inauguration and enriching himself on the backs of his supporters with a new cryptocurrency grift, he’s made his plans clear from the start: he will screw over
Gov. Evers: Releases 2025 State of the State Address excerpts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his seventh State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2025 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Wed., Jan. 22,
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: U.S. House passes Tiffany’s ACRES Act by voice vote
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 204, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote. This legislation would require the Secretaries of the United States Department of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Hazel Green Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Hazel Green is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacement of
U.S. Rep. Steil: To lead Committee on House Administration for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration by Speaker Mike Johnson for the 119th Congress. “As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I am
WisDems: ICYMI: Robin Vos thinks expanding health care coverage for new moms and babies is “not a wise idea”
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Wisconsin Watch highlighted how Robin Vos is singlehandedly holding up postpartum Medicaid coverage expansion—an overwhelmingly popular bipartisan proposal that would protect mothers and children and lower maternal mortality rates in Wisconsin. Thanks to Robin Vos, Wisconsin is one of
Milwaukee Common Council President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic: Know Your Rights: Stay informed and be prepared
On Monday (January 20), the tradition and pageantry that accompanies the inauguration of the U.S. President attracted the eyes of the nation and world to Washington, D.C. This symbolism of civility, highlighted by the peaceful transition of power, quickly veered
MacIver Institute: Announces ‘Reality Checks’ series
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy is launching MacIver Reality Checks, a new feature that will hold elected officials, bureaucrats and politicians accountable for misleading the public — free of the bias and opinion of mainstream media
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cruz in prioritizing the right to a quality education for every child
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 7 Republican colleagues in introducing the Student Empowerment Act to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. The bill ensures all families are
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads effort to pass legislation combatting opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 6 of his Senate GOP colleagues reintroduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This bill codifies an effective regulation that is preventing new fentanyl-related substances from entering our communities by
Rep. Wittke: Seeks to strengthen school standards: Releases bill
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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sens. Lankford, Banks in reintroducing act to protect babies born alive after botched abortions
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) in reintroducing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to codify protections for babies born alive from unsuccessful abortions. The bill requires providers to preserve the lives of infants who survive
Wisconsin joins suit against Trump birthright citizenship executive order
Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul on Tuesday announced the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. They argued the order, one of dozens signed by Trump on his first day in office, is clearly unconstitutional.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cruz, colleagues in supporting police, firefighters, and first responders
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 8 of his Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Thin Blue Line Act which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. Federal law already makes the targeting, killing, or attempted killing of
WED AM Update: Evers to deliver State of the State tonight
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his seventh State of the State tonight in the Assembly chamber. Neither house of the Legislature planned to be on the floor today ahead of the speech, which begins at 7