U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin forced vote to extend ACA tax breaks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced a Senate vote to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for one year. Senate Republicans voted to stop Baldwin’s effort to add her amendment that would have extended
Berge campaign: Denounces any government funding bill that fails to meet the needs of Wisconsinites’ health care costs
Eau Claire, WI — City Council President and Congressional candidate Emily Berge released the following statement regarding a deal to fund the federal government while failing to lower health care costs. “Any deal that fails to make health care more
WisDems: ICYMI: Trump Administration tells Wisconsin to ‘undo’ full FoodShare payments. Evers says ‘no’
MADISON, Wis. — After the Trump administration tried to block FoodShare payments that Gov. Tony Evers authorized to help feed Wisconsin families, Gov. Evers stood firm and gave a simple answer: no. He released these funds in response to the Republican-led shutdown,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Will force vote to extend ACA tax breaks for one year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will force a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for one year. Senators Baldwin, Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will take to the Senate
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: STATEMENT: If Republicans won’t fix their health care crisis in congress, “voters will see them at the ballot box”
Washington, D.C. – After shutting down our government for 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans showed once again that they don’t care about making health care affordable for American families. On Friday, Senate Republican Leader John Thune rejected Senate Democrats’
State Senate Democratic Committee: In The News: Senate Democrats standing up For Wisconsin veterans
MADISON, WI – A new story from Wisconsin Watch highlights Legislative Democrats efforts to support Wisconsin veterans. While leading the fight this save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay this fall, Senate and Assembly Democrats have also
Sen. Roys: Fighting to protect Wisconsinites from skyrocketing energy costs
MADISON — State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced Monday she is co-authoring legislation (LRB-5432/5440) to prevent utility costs from skyrocketing and tech billionaires from exploiting our natural resources. This legislation was introduced Thursday by Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin and Rep.
Minocqua Brewing Company: Wins five-year zoning battle against Oneida County
Minocqua, WI – After a five-year legal struggle marked by political retaliation and bureaucratic overreach, the Minocqua Brewing Company has emerged victorious in its zoning dispute with Oneida County. On Thursday, the County’s Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to reinstate
U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces BARNS Act to protect farmers in the event of a future government shutdown
WASHINGTON — On day 41 of the government shutdown, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation to ensure that the Farm Services Agency (FSA) is considered essential and remains open regardless of a lapse in federal funding. “The Farm Service Agency
Sen. Jacque: Wisconsin veteran ID legislation advances
Jacque bill eliminates confusion in existing law for veterans MADISON, WI… Bi-partisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government today on a vote of 5 to 0. All 50
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Ensure continued access for FoodShare families
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) recognizes that the unprecedented chaos in the administering of the FoodShare program is causing a lot of concern and misinformation. Some of the information, while well-intentioned, may need further explanation. On behalf of
Berman campaign: Statement on Senate funding bill: “Hell no.”
Any bill that doesn’t make healthcare affordable is wrong for Wisconsin. RAYMOND, Wis. – Mitchell Berman, Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-01 issued the following statement about the U.S. Senate “compromise” bill: “Hell no. I would not vote for this bill.
WisDems: Congressional Wisconsin Republicans will raise health care costs for working Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — With health care premiums set to more than double for working families, Derrick Van Orden has dismissed continued funding as “partisan demands” while Tom Tiffany directed Republican colleagues to “hold firm” in their position that will raise health care costs
Rep. Clancy: Announces bills addressing inhumane practices in Wisconsin prisons and jails
“Conditions of Confinement” Package Would Require Prison and Jail Access, Free Communications, Hot Showers, Access to Sunlight and Outdoors, Among Other Protections MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, gathering at Clas Plaza in front of the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Rep. Ryan Clancy
Sen. Keyeski: Recognized with Emerging Leaders award
State Government Affair Council Honors Five Lawmakers in Inaugural Year of Award Wisconsin State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) has been recognized as an Emerging Leader by the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), a non-partisan national organization for governmental affairs professionals