Rep. Piwowarczyk: Backs housing reforms
Madison- With Wisconsin’s median home price jumping from $160,500 in 2015 to $338,000 today, homeownership has become out of reach for many people just starting out. Today, the Assembly is making it a top priority to reverse this trend. One
Rep. Armstrong: Assembly passes housing package, including four Armstrong bills
MADISON, WI – The State Assembly met today to vote on a sweeping housing package that is intended to increase Wisconsin’s housing supply and rein in housing prices. The package included four proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “Wisconsin
Rep. Green: County forest administrator bill passes assembly
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had his bill, Senate Bill 158, which updates county forest grant eligibility to fund half the salary and benefits of county forest administrators who meet new qualifications based on forestry or natural resources education
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Authors resolution honoring former Rep. Jim Soletski
MADISON – A joint resolution authored by Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) honoring the life of former State Rep. Jim Soletski was passed unanimously today by the State Assembly. Assembly Joint Resolution 11 (AJR11), co-authored by Sen. Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay)
Rep. Kaufert: Funeral procession “Purple Light” Bill passes assembly
MADISON – A bill authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R–Neenah] and Senator Julian Bradley [R–New Berlin] to help prevent disruptions of funeral processions passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. The bill (AB 302), commonly called the “Purple Light” Bill,
Rep. Dallman: Votes to increase housing supply in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at increasing Wisconsin’s housing supply for working-class families and lowering costs for first-time homebuyers. For many years, rising home prices have made it increasingly
Rep. Allen: Assembly advances legislation to tackle workforce housing crisis
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly today passed a package of workforce housing legislation intended to encourage developers to build more affordable homes, support first-time buyers, and foster real estate development across the state. Workforce housing, often conflated with “affordable
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Stands with Israel on second anniversary of October 7 attacks
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released a statement today remembering the lives lost and hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel: “Two years ago, on October 7, the world watched in horror as Hamas
Maciver Institute: Wisconsin citizen voters score major win for election integrity in showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission
MADISON – In a major win for election integrity and the protection of lawful votes, the Waukesha County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of petitioners Ardis Cerny and Annette Kuglitsch in their case against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and
Wisconsin Dairy Coalition: Wisconsin lawmaker joined dairy leaders in call for year-round ag workforce visa reform at World Dairy Expo
MADISON, Wis. — Farmers, processors, and policymakers gathered at World Dairy Expo on Oct. 2 to issue a unified call for common-sense immigration and workforce reform to stabilize U.S. agriculture and protect America’s food supply. The press conference was organized by
Fox Cities Chamber: Cheers to 15 years! Fox Cities Chamber celebrates 15 years of its future 15 awards for young professionals
Fox Cities, Wis. (October 7, 2025) – It’s a golden year for the Fox Cities’ brightest young leaders! The Fox Cities Chamber’s Pulse Young Professionals Network is rolling out the red carpet for the 15th Annual Future 15 Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2025. Tickets are
Sen. Roys, Rep. Emerson: ‘Everyone deserves the freedom to build a family’: Introduce Building Families Act
MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) announced the introduction of the Building Families Act, which would require insurance coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation services, expanding coverage of all insurance. The legislators
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul urges U.S. Supreme Court to review case threatening enforcement of Voting Rights Act
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case preventing individuals from suing to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The amicus brief, filed in Turtle Mountain Band
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation, Iowa Dept. of Transportation: Announce closure of WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River crossing
Together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is announcing plans to close the existing WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River bridge between Crawford County, Wisconsin and Lansing, Iowa as construction continues on the
WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Tom Tiffany erases abortion, gun rights and other issues from personal website
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report details how GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany desperately tried to cover up his unpopular abortion record just before launching his campaign for governor by deleting the issue entirely from his website. When Tiffany announced his campaign on a