Rep. Brown: Introduces Tuition Promise Bill
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a package of bills related to UW System’s student success. Representative Brienne Brown is the lead author of the Tuition Promise Bill, similar to UW-Madison’s Bucky’s Tuition Promise for low-income, first-time students. Representative Brown
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins amicus brief against President Trump’s National Guard deployment to Oregon
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in an amicus brief supporting Oregon’s court challenge to the Trump administration’s attempt to illegally use the National Guard for civil law enforcement in that
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden decries closing of a veteran shelter he did nothing to preserve
New reporting finds that Derrick Van Orden failed to do anything to prevent a veterans home in Chippewa Falls from closing down – and even “personally balked at opportunities to save it.” Klein Hall, a veterans home offering housing and
Rep. DeSmidt: Assembly and Senate Democrats introduce legislation to invest in student success
Today, Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills to bolster Wisconsin’s university and technical college systems. The legislation was introduced at a joint press conference held at the State Capitol, attended by members of the Assembly and Senate
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Graham, 49 Republican colleagues in urging FDA to continue to stand for life
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 49 Republican senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Rep. Emerson: Introduces Higher Education Powers Wisconsin package
MADISON –Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Higher Education Powers Wisconsin package aimed at strengthening the state’s higher education system. The package includes several key bills: Student Success and Retention – Invests in programs to support student achievement and retention at both UW
Sen. Wirch: Wisconsin Democrats unveil higher education package
Madison – This morning, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats announced legislation that provides funding for student advising and support to ensure students are able to stick with their programs and graduate, and opens the door for students of all income levels to attend
Reps. Bare, Hong, Cruz: Legislative Republicans try to make JCRAR unconstitutional again
Their Bills Would Vastly Expand State Government, and Enable Dismantling of Our Administrative Code Today, in a joint hearing of the Assembly Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee and the Senate Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs Committee, we heard
Sen. Bradley: Applauds hearing on Red Tape Reset package
Legislation Would Cut Regulatory Burden on Wisconsinites (Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) today celebrated the momentum behind his regulatory budgeting legislation, which received a public hearing as part of the Red Tape Reset package of reforms, four proposals designed to
NFIB Wisconsin: ICYMI: NFIB State Director testifies before Wisconsin committees
NFIB State Director, Luke Bacher, urged state legislators to alleviate regulatory burdens impacting Main Street MADISON, WI (October 9, 2025) — Luke Bacher, National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) State Director in Wisconsin testified before a joint hearing of the State Senate Committee
Rep. Neylon: Red Tape Reset bill receives public hearing
Madison – Today, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) testified in favor of Assembly Bill 274, the Administrative Rule Sunset bill, that is part of the Republican party’s Red Tape Reset package. The proposed Rule Sunset legislation creates a seven-year sunset
Weekly GOP radio address: Ensuring your vote counts
This is State Senator Cory Tomczyk. I want to take a moment to praise the judge’s decision that upholds basic election integrity by requiring Wisconsin to verify the citizenship of registered voters. That’s not controversial — it’s common sense. In
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address highlighting how bipartisan, pro-kid budget lowers child care costs for over 15,000 families
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. There’s no denying that our state can’t afford more parents leaving the workforce because they can’t find or afford quality child care. And during the 2025 Year of the Kid, it’s more important
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Wisconsin Legislative Democrats unveil bills to improve student success, higher education affordability, and develop Wisconsin’s workforce
Student Success, Workforce Gains and Tuition Promise Bills to support students at Wisconsin Universities and Technical Colleges unveiled today Legislative Democrats have introduced two bills to support student success, improve the affordability of higher education, and help develop Wisconsin’s workforce.
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Celebrate 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road
OGEMA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the state’s first Rustic Road at Timm’s Hill County Park in Ogema, just miles from