SSDC: Senate Republicans continue attacking reproductive healthcare in Wisconsin
CONTACT: press@wisenatedems.org MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has again shown Wisconsin Republicans’ efforts to limit access to reproductive healthcare in our state. A new bill from Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere), would mandate women to use medical waste bags to collect
Rep. Udell: Statement on final floor session
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Wisconsin Assembly met for 2025’s closing floor session. While Republicans proposed consolidating publics schools, Democrats attempted to force a vote on post-partum Medicaid expansion. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “For decades, our
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Condemns Governor Abbott’s dangerous and baseless attack on CAIR
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — November 20, 2025 — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly condemns Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s reckless and baseless attack on the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Texas chapter. His attempt to smear and delegitimize
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce transportation economic assistance grant to support nearly 150 jobs in Southeast Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an over $700,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant awarded to the village of Saukville. The grant will support the creation of 146 jobs through a roadway improvement project to
Sen. Jacque: Commonsense school funding reform receives committee approval
Contact: Sen. André Jacque, (608) 266-351 Jacque Bill to Save Schools Money, Eliminate Unnecessary Costs MADISON, WI…Bi-partisan legislation authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Nate Gustafson (Omro) to reform the way school payments are made unanimously
Rep. Madison: Introduces Revitalize Wisconsin Program to clean up environmental pollution across Wisconsin
Contact: David O’Keeffe, 608-237-9110 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10), along with Representatives Clinton Anderson, Alex Joers, and Senators Jeff Smith, Mark Spreitzer, and Dora Drake, introduced legislation that would create the Revitalize Wisconsin program to clean up
Rep. Cruz: Legislator and public school teacher demands state fulfill its constitutional duty to fund public education: “Don’t Close Our Public Schools. Fund Them.”
Contact: Representative Angelina Cruz(608) 237-9162 | rep.cruz@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison, WI — Yesterday, Rep. Cruz, a public school teacher turned lawmaker, called on the Wisconsin Legislature to end years of underfunding and meet its constitutional obligation to provide free, “as nearly uniform as practicable,”
Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament: Press release
This year’s Capitol Ornament is a special edition honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. The Semiquincentennial ornament is now for sale at Madison area retailers and online at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s online store. Perfect for holiday gifting and beyond, it
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce “Clean Water for Wisconsin” Package
Legislation will Enhance Water Quality, Protect from Contamination Madison, Wis. — At a press conference in the State Capitol, Wisconsin Democratic legislators unveiled three bills as part of the “Clean Water for Wisconsin” Package, which will help individuals, families, and
WisDems: One week out: Thanksgiving prices continue to rise as result of GOP policies
MADISON, Wis. — With Thanksgiving just one week away, consumers could face sticker shock as they head into stores for their holiday shopping. Wisconsinites may see price increases on staple Thanksgiving items, such as turkey and canned vegetables, as a result of
Rep. Zimmerman: Votes for school consolidation package
Madison, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) voted for a package of bills yesterday to assist school districts with declining enrollment, consolidation, and future educational opportunities. Representative Zimmerman issued the following statement after yesterday’s floor session: “Wisconsin’s demographics are
Mark Lisheron: Republican candidates join nationwide scrutiny of tenure
Republican candidates for governor are joining politicians across the country who are increasingly skeptical of tenure guarantees for professors.
Donald Downs and Raymond Taffora: University of Wisconsin must raise bad grade for free speech
To meet its obligation to a troubled pluralistic republic, UW-Madison needs more free speech and diversity of views among its faculty.
Michael Chameides: Rural America needs Congress to act
As Congress sat idle, hardworking Americans faced rising health care costs, farmers battled dangerous market instability, and millions may lose necessary food assistance.