Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on house passage of reconciliation bill
This morning, the U.S. House passed the Reconciliation bill on a party line vote. Beth Swedeen, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Executive Director issued the following statement: “The disability community has been tireless and clear since January about
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Statement on house passage of Steil, Van Orden, and house Republicans’ tax scam
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Steil, Van Orden, and House Republicans passed their tax scam that would put 523,000 Wisconsinites at risk of losing their health care, risk food assistance for 284,948 households, and cut Medicare, all to pay for massive tax
Forward Latino: Condemns act of hate & gun violence which took two innocent lives at Washington D.C. capital Jewish museum
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty- nine states condemns the act of hate and gun violence that took place at the Capital
DC Wrap: Dems knock GOP reconciliation bill as Republicans mostly fall in line
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dems criticize a GOP reconciliation bill as Republicans largely back the measure.
THU AM Update: Wisconsin’s House delegation splits as chamber passes reconciliation bill
Subscribers: Please give us your feedback and get free entry into a WisPolitics event. Take the short survey here. From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin’s House delegation split along party lines as the chamber passed a reconciliation bill that would deliver
WisDems: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock to deliver state convention keynote address
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Georgia Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock as the keynote speaker at its 2025 State Convention in the Wisconsin Dells on June 14th and 15th. Sen. Warnock will address delegates
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on passage of reconciliation package
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “This bill delivers major wins for the American people by protecting families and small businesses from the largest tax hike in
Hands Off Medicaid District 8: Condemn GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a ruthless attack on medicaid
Green Bay, WI — Disability rights advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers and grassroots organizers in NE Wisconsin are sounding the alarm in response to House Republicans passing their so-called “One Big Beautiful [Budget] Bill,” which includes more than $790 billion in cuts
Wisconsin Realtors Association: Home closings down sharply as prices rise in April
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its April 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, revealing home sales experienced a significant downturn for the second consecutive month in April 2025, falling 10.4% compared to April 2024, even as the
Gov. Evers: Sends letter to Trump Administration urging immediate action to prevent funding and staff cuts impacting Wisconsin’s forests, forestry industry
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging immediate action to prevent funding and staff cuts that will impact Wisconsin’s forests and the state’s critical forestry industry. Wisconsin ranks first in the nation in paper
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Impaired: “Big Bill” is far from beautiful for people with blindness and low vision
The sweeping domestic policy package approved by the U.S. House of Representatives early this morning contains massive cuts and other changes to Medicaid that would have a disastrous impact on people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision. Low-income families
Rep. Fitzgerald: Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in Supervision Act passes Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Halting Uncertain Methods and Practices in Supervision (HUMPS) Act, which strengthens transparency in how banks are evaluated. The bill passed the House Financial Services Committee today by voice vote. Specifically, it directs the Federal
Rep. Jacobson: Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety votes to pass Bradyn’s Law
MADISON, WI – This morning, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) joined his colleagues on the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety in voting to pass Assembly Bill 201, or “Bradyn’s Law”. This legislation was inspired by the
WED PM Update: Backers pitch no tax on cash tips bill in committee hearing
Subscribers: Please give us your feedback and get free entry into a WisPolitics event. Take the short survey here. From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin Restaurant Association Executive Vice President Susan Quam told lawmakers today a bill eliminating the tax on
Dept. of Workforce Development: School districts encouraged to apply for $1 million in Wisconsin fast forward technical education equipment training grants
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $978,637 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 18 school districts across the state that will serve an estimated 4,281 students. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will help schools prepare students