Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group: Customer advocacy groups oppose Assembly Bill 472
Madison – A coalition representing a large cross-section of Wisconsin consumers are concerned by rapidly increasing energy costs. While the organizations don’t always see eye-to-eye, they are united in our unified ask that lawmakers in the Assembly reject Assembly Bill 472
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On the 53rd anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Right to Life Executive Director Heather Weininger released the following statement: “Today we celebrate Roe being sent to the ash heap of history. But this moment is not a finish line; it is
DC Wrap: Moore and Pocan join effort to impeach DHS secretary amid ramped-up immigration enforcement
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dem U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan join the push to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Dem guv candidates condemn ICE following Minnesota shooting
Several Dem candidates at a gubernatorial forum slammed ICE following the recent fatal shooting of Minnesotan Renee Good amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Over 300 advocate for agriculture at Ag Day at the Capitol
MADISON – More than 300 farmers and agriculturists gathered at the Monona Terrace in Madison today for Ag Day at the Capitol. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest advocacy day for Wisconsin farmers and agriculturists, bringing together a
Roys campaign: Offers solutions to deliver higher wages, lower costs & more freedom across the state
MILWAUKEE – State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) laid out her bold plan to build a Wisconsin where everyone has the freedom to thrive during a gubernatorial forum hosted by Main Street Alliance at the Cooperage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Tiffany campaign: Issues statement after first Democrat candidate forum
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin, issued a statement today in response to the Democrat Main Street Governor Candidate Forum. “Every Democrat in this race is running on the same platform of higher property taxes, bigger
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Urges lawmakers to reject utility handout disguised as nuclear renaissance
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged Representatives in the Assembly to vote NO on Assembly Bill 472, warning the bill misuses Wisconsin’s pro-nuclear momentum to advance a utility handout that shifts financial risk from investors onto ratepayers. AFP-WI Legislative
Rep. Stafsholt: Bill benefiting small family dairy farms passes Senate on bipartisan vote
Madison – State Senator Rob Stafsholt’s (R-New Richmond) bill to establish a Dairy Cattle Innovation Program in Wisconsin was approved today during a floor session of the State Senate. The bill that Senator Stafsholt authored with Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) would
Rep. Phelps: Republicans reject Rep. Phelps’s amendment to regulate AI in workforce
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) introduced an amendment to Assembly Bill 840 on Tuesday. His amendment would have changed a Republican-authored data center bill to require a regulatory board to oversee the impacts of artificial intelligence on Wisconsin business
WisDems: Under GOP control, abortion rights would be first on the chopping block
SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban. MADISON, Wis. — As the Wisconsin Supreme Court race heats up, far-right candidate Maria
Sen. Jacque: Increased penalties for deadly drug pushers and support for military families advance
MADISON… Several pieces of legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) passed committee on Wednesday, including tougher penalties for traffickers of carfentanil- a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, support for military families in educating their children, and
Senate approves two constitutional amendments, sending them to voters
The state Senate today signed off on sending two constitutional amendments to voters this November that would bar closing houses of worship during an emergency and prohibit preferential treatment based on race, sex or other factors.
Sen. Hutton: Bill requiring basic fiscal accountability before school tax increases is headed to Governor’s desk
MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate on Wednesday approved legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) to ensure school districts meet basic fiscal accountability standards before asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes. Assembly
Sen. Hutton: Senate approves Hutton bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter was approved by the State Senate during its February floor session on Wednesday. Current law already provides a penalty enhancement