Evers: State revenue could come in $1 billion above projections, wants money used for his priorities
The Dem governor, in his last year of office, called on lawmakers to approve the $1.3 billion in property tax relief he included in the 2025-27 budget that Republicans rejected. Still, he told reporters he was open to any approach that would help homeowners.
Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan support for new 2026 legislative agenda
Governor urges bipartisan support to pass massive $1 billion property tax relief plan, increase K-12 school funding, lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors and families, cut red tape to help speed up affordable housing projects, support Wisconsin veterans and farmers, and fight PFAS statewide and renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, among other key priorities MADISON
Jewish Voice for Peace Action, Wisconsin: Action alert to call WI state reps: Fast-tracked anti-free-speech bill
Calls needed to Wisconsin representatives before Wednesday The Wisconsin assembly is set to consider AB 672, a bill which would dangerously curtail freedom of speech and increase options for government surveillance of individuals in Wisconsin. The bill has been fast-tracked
Sen. Ratcliff, Reps. Clancy, Arney, Snodgrass: Wisconsin Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus condemns proposed federal rules targeting gender-affirming care for minors
MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus released the following statement in response to the recent decision to no longer provide gender affirming care for minors in the state of Wisconsin: “Wisconsin values include fairness, compassion and
ProtectOurCare: STATEMENT: With Democrats closer than ever to ending the GOP health care price hikes, Trump’s war on health care resurfaces with veto threat
Washington, D.C. – Ten days after Trump’s health care premium hikes beganhitting working families’ pocketbooks, he showed the American people that he still doesn’t understand their most basic needs. On Sunday, Trumpthreatened to veto a bill that would restore Affordable
Rep. O’Connor: Supports bill putting Wisconsinites first
Fond du Lac, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement in support of Assembly Bill 840, which recognizes the growing role of data centers in the modern economy while ensuring their impacts are managed
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: To temporarily miss votes due to family medical matter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden will temporarily miss votes beginning Monday, January 12, 2026, as his wife undergoes a scheduled surgical procedure. Rep. Van Orden’s district and Washington, D.C. offices will remain open and fully operational to continue serving the
WisDems: ICYMI: Maria Lazar says she sees possible support for fetal heartbeat law
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report came out highlighting Maria Lazar’s extreme stance on abortion, revealing that she would support a federal heartbeat law—which would ban abortion at roughly six weeks. The report also notes that Lazar praised the overturning of Roe v.
Evergreen Action: Wisconsin data center bill risks slowing clean energy development
On Friday, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature introduced legislation that restricts how renewable energy can be used to power data centers, raising concerns about higher costs and unnecessary limits on clean energy development. In response, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the
Sen. Hutton: Bill to curb soaring employer health costs advances in Senate committee
MADISON – Legislation authored by Sen. Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) to ensure employers have the tools they need to continue offering quality, affordable health insurance benefits for their employees was approved by a Senate committee on Friday. The legislation, Senate Bill 703, addresses
Rep. Dallman: Pushes for guardrails on data centers
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the introduction of Assembly Bill 840 (AB 840) relating to requirements for data centers. “I signed on as a co-sponsor of Representative Zimmerman and Senator Quinn’s bill to ensure
Novak campaign: Running in 2026 to continue work as independent voice for 51st Assembly District
CONTACT: Todd Novak, novak4assembly@gmail.com Dodgeville, WI – Rep. Todd Novak will seek re-election in 2026. During his time in the Assembly, Todd has proven himself a strong advocate and independent voice for the district. Voters know they can trust Todd to
WisDems: ICYMI: Republican Rep. Van Orden changes position, votes to extend ACA subsidies
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, a new report detailed Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s blatant flip-flop on the Affordable Care Act. Van Orden only voted with Democrats to continue ACA tax credits after they had already expired and Wisconsinites saw their health care costs
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Maria Lazar reiterates anti-abortion agenda, talks support for banning abortion in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar has once again been caught spewing an anti-abortion agenda. At a recent event, Lazar confirmed her opposition to abortion rights and discussed the possibility of a new abortion ban in