Department of Transportation: Drivers urged to give crews more space as 13 Wisconsin county snowplows struck this winter
Following 13 separate incidents involving vehicles striking county snowplows, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) are urging motorists to give snowplows plenty of space while crews work to keep roads safe during winter
Lawmakers debate pared-back stewardship reauthorization ahead of June funding lapse
SB 316 and SB 685 originally sought to extend the stewardship program for four years, until mid-2030. Both the bills approved in the Assembly last month and the substitute amendments would extend the program to mid-2028 instead. The package would also significantly cut back land acquisitions.
Reproductive Freedom for All: Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin State Supreme Court
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Taylor has a long history of defending reproductive freedom, including as an attorney and policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin,
Dem group launches first significant media buy in state Supreme Court race
The Dem group A Better Wisconsin Together Inc. has launched a seven-figure media buy targeting conservative candidate Maria Lazar, the first significant outlay in this spring’s state Supreme Court race.
National Republican Congressional Committee: Derrick Van Orden once again passes legislation to support fellow veterans
Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for his fellow veterans, leading the charge to pass The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act. This critical legislation will cut red tape at the VA in order to make the Veteran Readiness and
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School national survey finds 60% disapprove of the work of ICE, with Democrats and independents opposed to ICE and Republicans in favor
Also: 37% say shooting of Renee Good was justified, 62% say it was not justified General support for deportations remains steady, with 56% favoring deporting those in the U.S. illegally Overall approval of President Trump is at 42%, continuing a
Institute for Reforming Government: Oversight leads to lawmakers pausing $1,000,000 for DPI
Delafield, Wis. – Last week, the Institute for Reforming Government sent a demand letter to help the Dairyland Sentinel seek closure on a year-old public records request filed with the Department of Public Instruction. Monday, DPI complied and delivered many (although not all) of the
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Wisconsin’s best bagger competes at the national level
Madison, WI — Competing against 17 other contestants from across the nation on February 2, Vicheka (Whi-CHECK-ah) Oum of Woodman’s Food Markets earned her spot on the national stage after winning Wisconsin’s state contest at the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Innovation
Sen. Wimberger: Homeless veterans shelter funding approved by legislature’s finance committee
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously passed Senate Bill 608/Assembly Bill 596, legislation he authored with Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) to ensure funding for the Veterans Housing and
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Comments on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Senate committee hearing
MADISON, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on Senate Bills 316 and 685, the Republican proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Advocates across the state came to testify on
Sen. Jacque: Bill to improve government services advances
MADISON, WI…Legislation to improve the efficiency of government services in Wisconsin authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection today and now moves to the full Assembly for a vote. Assembly Bill 908 is a
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announces the first in-person State of Black Wisconsin in conjunction with Black Advocacy Day
MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus launched a month filled with civic engagements for Black History Month at the State Capitol Rotunda for their annual kickoff. In conclusion the caucus announced that this year the State of Black Wisconsin featuring ranking
WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites hold Tom Tiffany accountable for undermining Second Amendment & unbelievable claim of not watching Alex Pretti video
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites have been speaking out after Tom Tiffany said he hadn’t seen the video of Alex Pretti being killed by ICE agents days after the incident and contradicted his previous support for the Second Amendment in order to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $9 million in direct support for 6 projects in Southcentral Wisconsin in government funding bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $9 million in direct support for local projects across Southcentral Wisconsin. Included in the government funding
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $60 million in direct support for Wisconsin in government funding bill
Baldwin stops Trump’s cuts to public education, cancer research, and opioid and addiction services WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $60 million