Crowley campaign: Issues open letter on domestic violence after Kenosha killing, calls current system a “public health emergency”
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley releases an open letter regarding the murder of Makayla Plaza, who was allegedly killed by her estranged ex-husband after being denied a restraining order in Kenosha County. Crowley calls domestic violence
Wisconsin Family Action: WI ranks 21st in family stability, new national report finds
MADISON –This week, the Family Structure Index, measuring the strength and stability of family life in all 50 states, was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and the Institute for Family Studies. This Index offers a snapshot of how
U.S. Dept. of Energy: Office of Energy Dominance Financing announces conditional commitment for a domestic medical isotope manufacturing facility
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) issued a conditional commitment for a loan of up to $263 million to SHINE Chrysalis, LLC (SHINE) to support the construction of Chrysalis, a high-volume medical isotope
Dems knock MAHA policies, RFK Jr. at gubernatorial forum
During the Wisconsin Health News event yesterday, seven candidates fielded various health-related questions on topics such as health insurance costs, their support of a BadgerCare public option and MAHA initiatives, such as barring food stamps from being used to buy junk food.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to results of Wisconsin Supreme Court election
MADISON, Wis. — Results of the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race are in, showing that voters elected Judge Chris Taylor in a landslide victory. Tonight’s result shows an overwhelming rejection of the right-wing agenda for the third state Supreme Court election
WisDems: “We got our butts kicked”—GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany on Republicans’ devastating statewide SCOWIS loss
MADISON, Wis. — After voters showed up to the polls in droves to reject Maria Lazar’s extreme right-wing agenda, Tom Tiffany had one thing to say: “We got our butts kicked.” Justice-elect Chris Taylor campaigned on a commitment to protect working
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement following Governor Evers’s signing of internet crimes against children bills
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is issuing the following statement after Governor Evers today signed into law Assembly Bills 957, 958, and 964 supporting the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, including providing additional staffing to help investigate online child exploitation
Rep. Taylor: Youth Advocacy Day inspires Wisconsin’s next generation at the State Capitol
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Barnes campaign: Responds to Chris Taylor victory
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in response to Tom Tiffany’s comment that the GOP “got our butts kicked” after Justice Chris Taylor’s historic victory in the Supreme Court race: “Tom Tiffany is running on the
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on veto of AB 956
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson regarding the veto of Assembly Bill 956 that would have created an exemption for certain agricultural warehouses from sprinkler system requirements to prevent potential pollution of surface and groundwater. “In light of the Governor… Please log in
Sen. Jacque: Governor signs Jacque bill expanding adoption education
New law adds information on adoption into K-12 human growth & development programs MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to expand statewide instruction about adoption was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 202. School
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Celebrates signing of housing legislation
Toni Herkert, the Government Affairs Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, released the following statement after the Governor signed Assembly Bill 194 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 237 and Senate Bill 480 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act
Rep. Rodriguez: Housing bill signed into law
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers signed several bills into law on Wednesday afternoon, one of which was authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek). “Wisconsin is facing a housing shortage, resulting in soaring home prices with many homebuyers struggling to afford
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates signing of Assembly Bill 604 – care for eligible individuals leaving incarceration
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 604—relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 604—relating to: coverage under the
Rep. Jacobson: New law will allow victims of sextortion to sue for damages
MOSINEE, WI – State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement after his bill creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion (sextortion) was signed into law: “Sexual extortion has devastated tens of thousands of victims, robbed American