Barnes campaign: Raises over $555,000 in first 29 days of campaign for governor
CONTACT: press@mandelabarnes.com Fundraising Haul Comes As Polling Shows Him As Clear Frontrunner, Beating General Election Opponents and Double the Support of Any Democrat Barnes Continuing to Campaign Across the State on Wisconsin Way Tour, Speaking to Voters in Over a Dozen Cities Campaign Endorsed
Sen. Jacque: ‘No tax on tips’ proposal passes Assembly
MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to exempt taxes on qualified tips in Wisconsin passed the State Assembly today on a vote of 61-33. The initiative to eliminate the income tax on tips has been introduced and
Rep. Darrin Madison: Rejects bill allowing unreliable AI translation in criminal proceedings, other government settings
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) spoke against AB 377, a Republican-authored bill that would allow the use of artificial intelligence in a wide variety of Wisconsin government settings. It would also make English the official language of
Rep. Prado: Delivers floor speech on English-as-official-language bill in Spanish
Madison, Wis.—Today, RepresentativePriscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following remarks as prepared in regards to Assembly Bill 377, relating to establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use
Assembly approves 3-year halt to state taxes on tips
AB 38 would exempt employees from paying state income tax on cash and electronic tips through 2028. The Assembly voted 61-33 to send the bill to the Senate, with a handful of Democrats crossing party lines.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Jan. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in public meeting room G09, State
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to fund America first national security priorities and eliminate radical left regulations
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of three critical pieces of legislation this week: the FY26 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
JFC Co-chairs: Revenue estimates reflect strong fiscal management, create opportunities to address affordability
MADISON, WI – Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released updated revenue estimates showing stronger-than-expected growth in revenue collections. In response to the updated estimates, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver
Rep. Moses: Fights chemicals in school lunches
Madison…The State Assembly passes Representative Clint Moses’ (R-Menomonie) Assembly Bill 226 to prohibit certain chemicals being served in school meals. “Currently 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents are considered obese,” said Representative Moses. “This bill will help support children
Ebben campaign: NEW: Former tate Rep. and DNR Secretary Dan Meyer endorses Trump conservative Jessi Ebben in WI-07
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by former State Assembly Representative and Wisconsin DNR Secretary Dan Meyer. Meyer served 14 years (1999–2013) in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 34th Assembly district, and previously
Wisconsin Safety Council: Unveils new website
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC), the state’s leading provider of workplace safety training and resources, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The platform is designed to make safety information, training opportunities, and event registration more
Rep. Clancy: Proposes ending tipped employee sub-minimum wage
Madison, WI – Today, during a floor session of the Wisconsin Assembly, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) proposed an amendment to AB 38 – unamended, AB 38 would continue allowing employers to pay tipped employees $2.33/hr. Rep. Clancy’s amendment would abolish
Gov. Evers: Celebrates opening of Madison College Early Learning Campus
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders and officials from Madison College at the Goodman South campus to celebrate the grand opening of the college’s brand-new Early Learning Campus (ELC), designed to provide access to affordable, high-quality child care and training for future child care and early learning professionals. “My administration and I were proud to
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: Statement
One year ago, the public learned that a child was lead poisoned while attending a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) building. That disclosure should have prompted urgent, transparent, and comprehensive action. One year later, MPS’ own records show that this has
Weekly GOP radio address: Substance Abuse Disorder Month
Some of you may know that January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Many of you also know helping people who struggle with substance use disorders is one of my top priorities as a state senator. What some of you