DC Wrap: Wisconsin members of Congress vote to release Epstein files following Trump’s change in position
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin members of Congress vote in support of a resolution to release files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association: Report: Wisconsin home sales and prices continue to rise in October
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases October 2025 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its October 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, revealing that for the fifth straight month, both existing home sales and median prices increased
Marquette Law School: New national survey finds 55% say Department of Justice has filed unjustified cases against Trump’s political opponents
58% say cases brought against Trump in 2023 and 2024 were justified Also: Approval of the U.S. Supreme Court dipped in November to 44%, the lowest in a year Attention to news about the Court is higher than in September
Rep. Johnson: Reflects on final session day of the year: “Don’t close our schools. Fund them.” and extend postpartum healthcare
MADISON, WI — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met for the final session of the year. The bills taken up addressed public schools, elections, and healthcare. Unfortunately, most bills voted on failed to provide real solutions Wisconsinites need. “For over 15
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Don’t close our schools, fund them
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) responded to the package of bills passed today aimed at closing rural schools: “On the last Assembly voting day of the 2025 Session, Legislative Republicans made clear their plans for education. Their plans are
Rep. Tenorio: Slams Republicans for their public school closure package
“Don’t Close Our Schools. Fund Them.” – Rep. Angelito Tenorio MADISON — Today, Assembly Republicans advanced a package of bills that would consolidate school districts and close public schools. Rep. Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) released the following statement: “For more than
Rep. Bare: Condemns Speaker Vos and Assembly Republicans for abandoning Wisconsin moms
MADISON, Wis. – Republican State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is standing in the way of providing new Wisconsin moms with critical pregnancy-related healthcare provided by Medicaid. Today on the Assembly floor, my Democratic colleagues and I exhausted every avenue possible
Rep. DeSanto: Statement on the disappointing final floor session of 2025
MADISON, Wis – The Wisconsin State Assembly held the final Assembly Session of the calendar year. During the session, the Assembly heard 43 bills. Following the floor session, Representative DeSanto (D-40) released the following statement: “On the last session day of
Rep. Prado: Wisconsin Republican leadership blocks vote for postpartum Medicaid expansion
Madison, Wis.—Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado and her Democratic colleagues introduced a petition to bring postpartum Medicaid expansion to the Assembly floor for a vote. Assembly Bill 97 extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for up to 12 months, and has 72
Rep. O’Connor: Commends unanimous passage of non-partisan State Referendum Disclosure Notice bill
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Assembly passed AB 207, a bill to require the creation of a “State Referendum Disclosure Notice”: “Ensuring that voters understand what they are voting for or against should
Rep. Vining: “The Wisconsin majority wants to close our schools–it’s time to be alarmed”-Rep. Robyn Vining on Republican-led school consolidation plan
MADISON– The Wisconsin State Assembly met for its final session of 2025 and passed a package of school consolidation bills. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Public schools are at the heart of our communities and serve as
Rep. Vining: “It shouldn’t be this hard to get Republican lawmakers to do the right thing.”
–Rep. Robyn Vining on Continued Republican Failure to Pass Postpartum Medicaid Expansion MADISON– 2025 Senate Bill 23, a bill that extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year, has 75 co-sponsors in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Yet Assembly Republicans–led by Speaker
Rep. DeSmidt: Reacts to Assembly floor session
MADISON, WI – “Today, we chose to spend our final session day of the year weakening public schools instead of strengthening them. After more than a decade of underfunding public schools, we passed bills that encourage school closures and district
Rep. Duchow: Assembly passes multiple bills authored by Rep. Duchow
Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed several bills introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield). Assembly Bill 225 relates to determining a proper venue in a civil lawsuit. Too often, a venue is chosen based on a third party,
Rep. Nedweski: Backs voluntary reforms to address declining enrollment and protect taxpayers
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) voted to pass a series of bills that provide school districts with new voluntary options to address the demographic challenges caused by declining enrollment. The legislation creates financial incentives for consolidation while giving districts