Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins preliminary injunction, continuing block of Trump Administration’s push to obtain sensitive SNAP information unlawfully
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul secured a preliminary injunction continuing the temporary block of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from acting on its demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep. Kitchens: Statement on 200 teacher sexual misconduct cases hidden from public
Madison – This week, a Capital Times investigation showed the Department of Public Instruction hid 200 cases of sexual misconduct and grooming cases from the public. The Assembly Education Chairman, Representative Joel Kitchens, released the following statement: “The investigation showed an alarming
Rep. O’Connor: Responds to Gov. Evers stealing credit for Legislative Republicans’ sound fiscal management
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Annual Fiscal Report prepared by the Department of Administration reported a $4.6 billion surplus in the General Fund: “The $4.6 billion surplus is a result of strong
U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads call for governor to end opposition to scholarship program
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation in asking Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to end his opposition to the new federal tax credit scholarship program. Wisconsin families need approval from Governor Evers to participate
Rep. Anderson: Introduces bipartisan Global War on Terrorism Service Medal legislation
MADISON, Wis – Representative Clinton Anderson (D – Beloit) has introduced a bipartisan joint assembly resolution with Senator Andre Jacque (R- De Pere), Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit), and Representative Dave Maxey (R – New Berlin) regarding the Global
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Trempealeau County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement, effective Dec. 5, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the
Sen. Hesselbein: Condemns vile messages sent by leaders of Young Republican groups including elected official
Statement by Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) Democratic Senate Leader: “Leaders of Young Republican Chapters around the country, including a State Legislator, repeatedly exchanged numerous vile racist, antisemitic, and sexist messages in a group text chat. According to news reports “they
Rep. Melotik: 22nd District First Responder of the Year: Corporal Michael Schmidt
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, during the Wisconsin State Assembly floor session, State Representative Paul Melotik was honored to present Corporal Michael Schmidt of the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office as District 22’s First Responder of the Year for his outstanding
Rep. Sortwell: Citation presented to Brown County Sheriff Deputy
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the First Responder of the Year Award ceremony at this week’s Assembly floor session: “It was an honor to present John Kowalski with a citation recognizing his dedication to
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Join Forest County Potawatomi Community to celebrate ribbon cutting of new multi-use path along U.S. Highway 8
FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Chairman Brooks Boyd Sr. and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen, today celebrated the grand opening of the new multi-use path along U.S. Highway 8 in Forest County. The ribbon-cutting … Please log in
Rep. Duchow: “Gail’s Law” receives Assembly hearing
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a hearing on Assembly Bill 263, commonly referred to as “Gail’s Law.” The legislation was authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) along with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara
State Senate Democratic Committee: State legislators and Viroqua, WI School Board President call out Republicans for underfunding Wisconsin schools
MADISON, WI – This morning, State Senators Jeff Smith and Jodi Habush Sinykin, State Representative Jenna Jacobson, and Viroqua School Board President Angie Lawrence called out Republican Lawmakers for continuously underfunding Wisconsin Public Schools. Yesterday, the Department of Public Instruction informed our state’s
Rep. Nedweski: Announces legislative action to address sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) announced today that she is in the process of drafting three separate bills to strengthen student safety and address incidences of sexual misconduct and grooming by school staff. The announcement follows a bombshell report
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Huffman, Jayapal: Lead letter to Trump slamming executive order targeting protected speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) sent a letter to President Trump, along with 28 of their colleagues, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization and the related memorandum Countering Domestic
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds the public to move over for emergency vehicles, workers on trails, waterways
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges people traveling on roadways, waterways and recreational trails to remember the Move Over Law, which requires drivers and operators to take actions to avoid any possible collisions with stopped emergency