U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to reopen government after senseless Democrat shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, legislation to end the government shutdown. “I was never in favor of this shutdown. Back in September, I voted to responsibly
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against allowing Americans’ healthcare costs to skyrocket
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. “Today, I voted no on a bill that fails the American
Opportunity Wisconsin: House votes to end the government shutdown without addressing affordability crisis created by Republicans
MADISON, Wis. – After the House voted tonight to end the government shutdown, Opportunity Wisconsin called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to urgently address the affordability crisis they’ve created as health care, food, and energy costs continue
U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to end shutdown, calls to reform process
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted again to fund the federal government and end the ongoing shutdown. This action follows more than 40 days of opposition by Senate Democrats, who refused to support the clean CR passed by
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on bill to reopen the federal government
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. “The long, nationwide nightmare of the
Gov. Evers: Announces theme for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree, invites students and families to create ornaments celebrating Wisconsin’s educators and school support staff
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced “The Learning Tree” as the theme for the 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree and invited students to contribute handmade ornaments celebrating and thanking Wisconsin’s educators, child care providers, administrators, custodians, school bus drivers, counselors, librarians, school
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Chairmen Johnson, Grassley call for full release of Jack Smith subpoenas
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) demanded that Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen elaborate on the full extent of the Biden administration’s Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) efforts
WisDems: NEW: Right-wing SCOWIS candidate Maria Lazar gleefully doubles down on Dobbs being overturned, state’s right to implement 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — In a new interview, right-wing Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Maria Lazar gleefully noted that the United States Supreme Court was right on the Dobbs decision and to give states the right to implement their own abortion laws — like Wisconsin’s
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Announces recipient of the first annual Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is honored to announce Dr. Berdie L. Cowser as the recipient of the inaugural Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award. The award was presented to Dr. Cowser by Governor Tony Evers and WDVA
Sen. Tomczyk: Gov. Evers’ and former WEDC CEO Hughes’ $160K European vacation
Madison… Newly released public records reveal Wisconsin taxpayers covered a lavish trade mission for Governor Tony Evers and former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp CEO Missy Hughes to Germany and France; complete with chauffeurs, VIP airport services, and a pricey welcome
Weekly GOP radio address: Veterans Day
Hi, I’m Representative William Penterman and I represent the 38th Assembly District and chair the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee in the Assembly. I wanted to take a bit of your time to talk about Veterans Day. Veterans Day is
WisDems: Breaking: Tom Tiffany says the quiet part out loud: The GOP has no health care plan
MADISON, Wis. — At a rare press conference today, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has finally admitted the truth: Republicans don’t have a plan for health care. First, Tiffany dodged a question on whether he would vote to extend ACA subsidies, saying
Gov. Evers: Suspends administrative rules to support Wisconsinites facing housing insecurity due to Republicans’ federal government shutdown
Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed an emergency order to suspend Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) rules affecting emergency assistance for Wisconsinites facing housing insecurity or an energy crisis to ensure f… Please log
Milwaukee Public Schools: Receives 7-year, $23 million grant to help prepare students for college
Grant Plus $23 Million Match Will Help More MPS Students Achieve in School, Graduate from High School, and Enroll in College (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced on Wednesday that the school district is receiving a seven-year, $23 million
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Chief Justice Karofsky delivers the State of the Judiciary address
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (Nov. 12, 2025) – Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky delivered the State of the Judiciary address on November 12 at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. The text of the speech, along