Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: In support of WILL client, congressional delegation calls on USDA to end racially discriminatory programs
The News: Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, including Representatives Tony Wied (R-08), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) are calling on the United States Department of Agriculture to investigate
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces milkweed as 2025 plant species of the year
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces milkweed as the Rare Plant Monitoring Program’s 2025 Plant of the Year and encourages planting milkweed to help monarchs. Milkweed is an important plant for monarch butterflies and a beautiful
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: To survey for Spongy Moth in 36 counties
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 8,000 traps for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2025. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early
Milwaukee Press Club: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to headline newsmaker luncheon
Event hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin’s top ranking Republican, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Wednesday, May 28 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will
Vos says GOP tax plan on hold until Evers agrees to in-person meeting
Speaker Robin Vos said the Republican tax cut plan is “on pause” until Gov. Tony Evers agrees to meet with GOP leaders in person, adding he’s frustrated the Dem governor hasn’t agreed to another meeting.
WED AM Update: Evers demands Trump administration lift barriers to spending federal high-speed internet expansion grants
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers is demanding the Trump administration drop any changes to federal aid to expand high-speed internet, writing in a letter “Wisconsinites in rural and unserved areas have waited long enough.” The administration has paused
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump administration to prevent delays in funding for high-speed internet infrastructure projects across Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter to the Trump Administration urging the administration not to delay or obstruct key funding Wisconsin is expected to receive to help continue expanding access to high-speed internet statewide. At issue in Gov.
Rep. Vining: “We have to match our words today with action.” -Rep. Robyn Vining on Mental Health Awareness Month
MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to take up several bills and resolutions, including Assembly Joint Resolution 55, designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Ranking Member on the Assembly Committee on
Rep. Udell: Reflects on bipartisan legislation
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a number of bipartisan healthcare bills, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives and establishing a palliative care council. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Today, we saw that
Rep. O’Connor: Votes to improve healthcare access and economic development, cut red tape
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after joining Legislative Republicans to advance a package of bills focused on healthcare reform and economic development: “Today I proudly voted in favor of legislation that empowers patients through
TUE PM Update: Vos says GOP tax plan on hold until Evers agrees to in-person meeting
From WisPolitics … — Speaker Robin Vos said today the Republican tax cut plan is “on pause” until Gov. Tony Evers agrees to meet with GOP leaders in person, adding he’s frustrated the Dem governor hasn’t agreed to another meeting.
Rep. Duchow: Assembly unanimously passes direct primary care legislation
Madison, WI – Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield). Assembly Bill 8 codifies direct primary care (DPC) agreements into State law. This bill also clarifies that direct primary care agreements
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressman Van Orden must reject cuts to SNAP as Agriculture Committee begins markup of budget proposal tonight
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s scheduled markup of their budget proposal this evening, Republicans in Congress and committee members like Rep. Derrick Van Orden have an opportunity to reject the bill’s disastrous cuts to SNAP. According
Rep. McCarville: Delivers first speech on the Assembly floor on a bill that would give DeForest a boost to economic growth
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Maureen McCarville delivered her first speech as a State Representative On the Assembly Floor Rep. McCarville said: “As a new member of the Assembly, a resident and taxpayer in DeForest, and a believer in economic
Rep. Rodriguez: Supports access to quality, patient-driven healthcare
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at increasing access to quality, patient-driven healthcare. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) clarifies Direct Primary Care agreements in Wisconsin. Direct Primary Care agreements