MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that Governor Evers’ Act 100 veto violated the constitution: “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court opinion is a rebuke of the Governor’s attempt to break apart a bipartisan

Washington, D.C.— According to reporting from Punchbowl, Senate Republicans are circulating a proposal for a $15 billion pity fund for rural hospitals. This is a drop in the bucket compared to the more than $400 billion in projected losses for hospitals in the next 10 years due to GOP proposed

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 May 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Additional information about the data included in the

Court’s Ruling Allows IRG-Backed Reading Reforms to Move Forward Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. WHAT HAPPENED: The ruling determined Governor Tony Evers’s partial veto was

(Madison, WI) – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed legislation (SB 152/AB 176) to help more families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia receive needed financial support through the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP). This legislation, also passed in the State Senate last week,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction:  “I will never apologize for fighting for our kids and our schools. Not today, not ever.  “Nearly $50 million to help improve our kids’ reading has sat unspent in

Madison, WI- Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, affirming almost 90 years of constitutional precedent. Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement: This was a blatant attempt by Governor Evers to expand his already incredibly strong veto powers. I am pleased

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme court, in a 5-2 decision, affirmed Wisconsin’s Spills Law, key to enforcing the cleanup and remediation of hazardous chemicals like PFAS. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to the ruling: “Yesterday’s decision ensures that we can hold polluters accountable and

Hello, Bernie Sanders is on a roll of endorsing radical out of touch Democrats including both Socialist NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Democrat political operative Rebecca Cooke. Rebecca Cooke recently claimed she is “very progressive where it counts.” Socialist Zohran, Cooke’s Bernie endorsed new best friend has called for: Wisconsinites deserve to

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects. “I am pleased that my resolution passed the Senate in

The D.R. Moon Memorial Library set to expand ADA accessibility, access to technology, and community spaces with a more than $4 million grant from the Evers Administration STANLEY — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Stanley to celebrate the groundbreaking of the D.R. Moon Memorial Library expansion project, which was made possible with a $4.1 million grant from the Evers Administration. Originally built in 1901, the library expansion will benefit over 6,600 individuals, including many low-income households,

Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13, 2025. Clean Boats, Clean Waters watercraft inspectors

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is again accepting orders for no cost 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by USDA. Currently, there is a limited supply of these tags, and they are anticipated to be available until September 30, 2025, or while supplies last. In Wisconsin, these tags

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, AARP volunteers and staff from Wisconsin are descending on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans. AARP Wisconsin will meet with all of the Badger State’s Members of Congress, including Senators Baldwin and Johnson and Representatives Steil, Pocan,

Statement from Senator Julian Bradley “Nearly 70% of 4th graders can’t read at grade level – and Tony Evers and Jill Underly are the biggest obstacles to fixing it. For two years, Evers hid behind a sham veto that the Supreme Court just ruled unconstitutional unanimously. Even the far-left justices couldn’t defend

Landmark Legislation Positions Wisconsin to Lead on Nuclear Energy Madison, WI — Wisconsin is one step closer to securing a cleaner, more reliable energy future. Today, the State Assembly gave final legislative approval to a trio of bills aimed at positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in next-generation nuclear energy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the No War Against Iran Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran without specific Congressional authorization. This action follows Israel’s military strikes against Iran and President Trump’s strike on

Washington, D.C. – Just barely less than a month since Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) viral “We’re all going to die” comment, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has joined her in admitting the Republican agenda is disastrous for the American people. According to Punchbowl News, McConnell said constituents back home will have

It’s time to release the funding  MADISON —Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement in response to the ruling handed down by the Wisconsin State Supreme Court related to Act 100.  “It’s time to release the almost $50 million our schools were promised to help improve reading for kids. Schools invested based on the promise of funding and it’s time that promise is upheld. The plan I’ve submitted to the Joint