U.S. Rep. Steil: President approves Steil request for FEMA assistance
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that he approved $29.8 million to support recovery efforts in Wisconsin following historic flooding. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) previously led the Wisconsin congressional delegation to request that President Trump issue a Major
Rep. Johnson: With legislative Democrats puts “Kids First” in bill package
MADISON, WI — This morning, Representative Tara Johnson joined her Democrat colleagues in introducing the “Kids First” bill package. As Wisconsin families continue to face rising property taxes in the face of a lack of public school funding in the
Rep. Roe: Joins Democratic colleagues to introduce K-12 public schools legislation
Madison, Wis. – Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined her Democratic colleagues today to announce a package of K-12 education bills aimed at fixing public school funding shortfalls that were left unresolved in the 2025-27 State Budget. “For the first time in at
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Releases statement after Gov. Evers’ request for flood damage aid was approved
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Friday that Wisconsin had been awarded nearly $29.8 million in federal relief funding to address flood damage. Senator Baldwin has pushed the White House
UW-Green Bay: The Midwest viking festival returns
Green Bay, WI — On Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20, 2025 Vikings from near and far will gather and raise an encampment on the UW-Green Bay Viking House grounds and the Wood Hall parking lot on the Green Bay campus.
Rep. Fitzgerald: Proposes increased general aid funding
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the “Kids First” package, comprised of two education bills that invest in public schools. Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson), alongside Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee), introduced LRB-4665, which would
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on September 11th assembly session
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote largely on divisive legislation Assembly Republicans chose to hear today instead of policy that would provide solutions for Wisconsin’s families. Rep. Palmeri provided the following statement: “While I was
Rep. Udell: Legislative Dems introduce education package
Madison, Wis. – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced an education bill package which would provide general aid to school districts, require annual taxes to report the amount used to fund private school vouchers, and raise the school funding floor so that
Rep. Hurd: Applauds passage of bill to help return mental health services to northwest Wisconsin
MADISON – During Thursday’s floor session, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill (AB) 388, which would require the Department of Health Services to award a one-time $10 million grant to Rogers Behavioral Health to assist with the construction of a new mental
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Democrats stand united in opposing continuation of GOP health care crisis
Washington, D.C. – Democrats stand united in opposition to a short-term Republican budget bill because it perpetuates the damage Donald Trump and Republicans have done to American health care. Right now, Republicans are driving the government toward a shutdown because
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: True patriotism means standing with Green Bay’s veterans
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) is urging colleagues in Madison to choose action over symbolism by fully funding Wisconsin’s homeless veteran shelters and supporting long-term services through the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP). During Assembly debate
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce “Kids First” package supporting public schools, taxpayers, and our students
Three Bills in the Package Include Funding for General School Aid, Voucher Cost Transparency, and Healthy School Meals Madison, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats unveiled the “Kids First” package, three bills that will help sustain our public schools and students
Rep. Vining: Republican lawmakers’ prioritize culture wars over problem solving in Assembly session
Madison–The Assembly was in session today after summer recess. Rather than working on solving the real problems facing Wisconsin’s working families, legislative Republicans chose to instead focus on divisive culture wars. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Bill to protect Wisconsinites from online intimidation passes Legislature
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin Assembly voted to pass Senate Bill 33. This legislation combats online intimidation by making it a felony to use artificially-generated explicit images or videos to intimidate, harass, or coerce. If signed, it would also make
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Bill would bring transparency and accountability to state school voucher programs
GREEN BAY— State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) is proud of the passage of a new tax transparency measure in Green Bay and is introducing legislation to bring this commonsense reform to communities across Wisconsin. The newly adopted policy adds