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Madison, WI — Today, Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 76, legislation that places safeguards on the dismissal or amendment of charges in serious criminal cases and limits the use of

MADISON, WI – Today, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day, an international holiday that began as an effort spearheaded by Former Wisconsin Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released

MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin State Senate today passing a bill with overwhelming support to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms and babies for a full year after birth, professional stick in the mud Robin Vos is once again the sole obstacle standing

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin–Roberta S. Clark, Executive Director of Milwaukee’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), is pleased to announce the addition of Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove to the role of JCRC Director of Advocacy and Alliances. Working under Clark’s strategic direction, Mishlove will

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate floor action today. “Extending postpartum coverage to twelve months improves health outcomes for both moms and babies. “Providing this extension will ensure new mothers can keep their

Madison, WI – A resourceful and determined Special Agent with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) helped apprehend a suspect in an out-of-state unclaimed property fraud scheme. His investigation prevented over $800,000 in fraudulent checks from being paid to the suspect

Hales Corners — Local grassroots organizations have invited Representative Bryan Steil to attend an in-person Town Hall Meeting on April 24, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road in Franklin. Constituents from the 1st

Madison, WI – Senator Jesse James’ (R–Thorp) bill to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care has successfully passed the Wisconsin State Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Bringing a child into the world is life-changing — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And for many women, it’s

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to terminate funding promised to Wisconsin school districts for their projects to keep communities safe. Specifically, Baldwin called for already-allocated resources from the Federal

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) and industry partners to urge people to drive safely in work zones throughout Wisconsin this construction season. Each year, more than

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Senate passed his bipartisan legislation that will help ensure the state remains a national leader in the production of potatoes: “With last year’s total acreage

MADISON, April 22, 2025 — Today, a significant step was taken to support the health and well-being of new mothers and their babies with the passage of SB 23. This legislation extends postpartum healthcare coverage from 60 days to 12

MADISON, WI—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts announces that a $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is supporting a statewide advocacy campaign for the long-term reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Wisconsin’s flagship environmental conservation program. The grant

REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 28, 2025 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in strawberry fields. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Stinger® and