State Senate Democratic Committee: Republican lawmakers: “Time has run out” to help Wisconsin veterans
MADISON, WI – In a new Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, a Republican lawmaker said it is too late for elected officials to provide the funds necessary to support Wisconsin’s Veterans Outreach Recovery Program (VORP) and to save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program
Weekly GOP radio address: The governor and his bureaucrats are taking away your voice
While you were enjoying a beautiful Wisconsin summer, Governor Evers and Democrats were in Madison, flexing the new powers the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court gave them. What am I talking about? Administrative rules. Agencies like the DNR
Universities of Wisconsin: New policy would ensure all core general education courses transfer between universities
MADISON, Wis.—A new Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) policy would ensure that all core general education courses can transfer between each of the 13 UWs. The proposed Board of Regents policy, now being shared for comment at the UWs, is a
WisDems: Round Up: WisDems respond to Tariff Lover Tom’s run for governor
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany announced his candidacy for governor in an interview with right-wing radio host Dan O’Donnell. During the interview, Tiffany doubled down on his support for the GOP tariff taxes, which is already raising prices for
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on Trump Administration’s reforms to the H-1B program to protect American workers
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Trump signed a Proclamation to reform the H-1B visa program to protect American workers. “Relying on foreign labor is not a long-term solution, it’s a broken system. If
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Tom Tiffany’s campaign for governor
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Congressman Tom Tiffany’s decision to run for governor. “Wisconsin needs a governor who will work with President Trump in Madison like Congress is in Washington. Tony Evers
Rep. Hysell: Appointed to serve as ranking member on Assembly Committee on Judiciary
MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was appointed to serve as the ranking Democratic member on the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Judiciary. Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay) was also added as an additional committee member. Both Representatives Hysell and
Sen. Larson: The data center stampede is on, and Wisconsin is not prepared
Madison, WI – We now know the identity of the “Very Large Customer” WE Energies used to justify the need for a new, highly unpopular Oak Creek methane power plant – it’s Microsoft. The global tech conglomerate is in the process of
Dept. of Workforce Development: August local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Sen. Spreitzer: Reacts to Republican elections bill that caves to Republican extremists
MADISON – Today, Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after Legislative Republicans introduced their elections bill package, which included legislation that allows the processing of absentee ballots on the day prior to the election, commonly known as Monday
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Introduces pro-democracy legislative package to protect workers, empower voters, and strengthen Wisconsin’s elections
Green Bay, WI —State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) announced today the introduction of a suite of pro-democracy bills designed to ensure Wisconsin’s elections remain free, fair, and accessible. The package includes new protections for election workers, voter education for
Rep. Snodgrass: Kicks off V.O.T. E. bill package at joint press event
Madison, WI – Wednesday morning, All Voting is Local hosted a joint press conference with Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns & Elections and Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa), vice chair of Campaigns & Elections featuring competing bill
Democracy Defense Project: Statement on election reform proposals
WISCONSIN – Today, bipartisan legislators announced the introduction of election reform bills reflecting the will of more than 70% of Wisconsin voters. Reforms proposed will clear up confusion on Election Night by allowing pre-processing of absentee and mail in ballots on Monday
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on political violence, Trump administration, and U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 1-2
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Oct. 1-2, via written releases. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a
Rep. Sortwell: Legislature continuing to lead on nuclear as energy demand outlook soars
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the circulation of additional pro-nuclear legislation: “With energy demand on the rise as several data centers are being proposed, it is critical that we find solutions to dramatically increase