Neubauer: Assembly Dems will focus on affordability during spring session, fall campaign
After the results of this fall’s elections in places like Virginia and New Jersey, national consultants have argued 2026 campaigns should be focused on just one thing — affordability. Minority Leader Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics in a new interview that will be Assembly Dems’ main focus during the spring floor period. And then they’ll take the same message to voters next fall.
Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #282 declaring an energy emergency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #282, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New poll: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil will be blamed if ACA tax credits expire
KFF Poll also finds 7 in 10 Republican voters support extending the tax credits Voters will punish House Republicans like Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil if they fail to extend the ACA tax credits before they expire at the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces issuance of warning letters to four additional telecom companies for transmitting robocalls
Letters are a continuation of task force’s ‘Operation Robocall Roundup’ MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of attorneys general announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, which will include four of the largest voice providers in
Tiffany campaign: Condemns Evers’ veto of bill to prevent taxpayer-funded health care for illegal aliens
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 308. The bipartisan legislation would have ensured that no state, local, or pass-through federal dollars were used to fund health care for illegal
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November as tariffs backed by Reps. Steil and Van Orden take their toll
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data shows small businesses are struggling under the weight of tariffs backed by Republicans in Congress including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses cut 120,000
Rep Penterman: Statement on Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10
Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to
314 Action: Candidates, doctors and elected officials rebuke ACIP Hepatitis B vote
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection. Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the
Rep. Goeben: Gov Evers not serious about addressing teacher shortage
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ not allowing summer teaching being part of summer teaching
“Senate Bill 424 was a common-sense step to increasing the number, and the breadth and the depth of new teachers in Wisconsin. Rather than address the teaching shortage, Governor Evers vetoed the bill, and continues to have no ideas on
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ putting the Elections Commission above the law
“With his veto of Senate Bill 270, Governor Evers has said there is one entity above the law in Wisconsin – the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). “Senate Bill 270 returned the law to the exact same place it was in
National Federation of Independent Business: Governor Evers hurts small businesses with veto pen
MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 308
“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 22 – Dec. 5
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.
American Cancer Society CAN: Public health advocates thank Governor Evers for vetoing tobacco bars bill
MADISON, Wis., –Dec. 5, 2025– “Today, we thank Governor Evers for keeping Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law strong. Assembly Bill 211 was not a niche “cigar bar” bill. It was far more comprehensive and would have allowed the use of cigars, pipe tobacco, hookah, and