Bad River Band files suit to block pipeline reroute
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to approve a permit for Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin. Enbridge is seeking to
Wisconsin DOJ: AG Kaul and coalition file lawsuit against Trump administration’s attempt to stop funding for EV charging infrastructure
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for suspending two grant programs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure that would reduce pollution, expand access to
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act passes Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act, legislation that addresses political intrusion into the regulatory approval process for bank mergers and acquisitions, passed the House Financial Services Committee today. Specifically, the bill requires the Government Accountability
Rep. Stubbs: Commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Abundant Life Christian School tragedy
Madison, WI – On December 16, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, resulting in the death of 2 beloved members of the Abundant Life Christian School community and the injury of 6 others,
Rep. Neubauer: Introduces key policies to support conservation and create jobs
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Legislative Democrats introduced the “Forward on Climate” bill package, designed to support the development of a resilient, sustainable, and equitable economy in Wisconsin. As part of the package, Rep. Neubauer authored
Wisconsin Jobs & Energy Coalition: Disappointed with Line 5 law suit
Madison, Wis – The Wisconsin Jobs & Energy Coalition, whose membership includes the leading trade union, agriculture and business organizations in the state, issued the following statement in response to the law suit filed today challenging the permits issued by
DCCC: NEW: Derrick Van Orden calls to “undo” the Affordable Care Act
Derrick Van Orden “can’t stop fantasizing about eliminating the Affordable Care Act.” Last month, Van Orden said he wanted to “undo” the Affordable Care Act – renewing his previous calls for the ACA’s “total repeal” and making it clear he
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Recognizes leaders and youth at 95th annual convention
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) recognized outstanding members, chapters, and youth leaders during its 95th Annual State Convention, celebrating the grassroots leadership and community commitment that strengthen family farming and rural communities across Wisconsin. Builder’s Award: Jim
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Wisconsin Democrats propose bill targeting deepfake AI scams
MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details State Senator Sarah Keyeski and Representative Jenna Jacobson’s introduction of legislation that would establish criminal penalties for AI-generated deepfake scams. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, Democratic legislators are working to ensure
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition announce lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin, along with a coalition of 21 other state or county law enforcement agencies, has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission, against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Applauds addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy to Newborn Screening Panel
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to add Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), expanding access to early detection for two devastating rare
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Federal grant opportunity open for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations facing security risks
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to
Gov. Evers: Evers, Serve Wisconsin announce $9.3 million in AmeriCorps funding for Serve Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Serve Wisconsin, today announced that Wisconsin received $9.3 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. The grant funds will support 20 AmeriCorps programs across the
Sen. Spreitzer, Rep. Brown: Introduce bill to create a public affairs network
MADISON – Today, Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced new legislation, LRB-5710, to overhaul public access broadcasting and create more transparency in state government. This legislation comes after WisconsinEye, a nonprofit that has covered state government
Dept. of Workforce Development: September local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for