Wisconsin Assembly meets with six days left in the fiscal year and without a budget MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly met with less than a week left in the fiscal year. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) spoke about several legislative proposals that were passed today without the required funding. While

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. The

MADISON— This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for legislative floor session. There were 3 bills relating to nuclear energy before the body: Assembly Bill 108, commissioning a nuclear siting study; Assembly Bill 132, promoting a Wisconsin nuclear power summit; and Assembly Joint Resolution 6, supporting nuclear power and fusion

NE WI lawmaker’s bills advance supporting volunteer firefighters, children, and electoral choices MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes, such as domestic abuse and gang violence, under legislation passed by the State Assembly today.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), author of the legislation

Legislation ensures law enforcement can assist in removing disruptive or dangerous individuals from campgrounds MADISON, WI — Legislation clarifying that campground guests in Wisconsin are not tenants under landlord-tenant law—and that law enforcement may assist in their removal when necessary—is now headed to the Governor’s desk following concurrence by the full

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to grant the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) authority to force PFAS cleanups without going through the Legislature or administrative rulemaking: “This ruling is a massive overstep. It bypasses the legislative process and

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to the Assembly passing his legislation supporting volunteer firefighters: “Roughly 92% of Wisconsin fire departments are volunteer or mostly volunteer. Unfortunately, these departments have faced waning membership for decades. It is not an easy task for prospective and

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement outlining his biennial budget benchmarks he has been using since the start of the state budget process in February: “As I have told my constituents since the start of the 2025-27 biennial budget process, I have just a few key benchmarks in

(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act, which will lower costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications. The bill requires health insurers to cover oral cancer treatments on the

Waushara County YMCA set to support child care and telehealth services, as well as critical community programming, serving thousands of area residents in Central Wisconsin WAUTOMA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Wautoma to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Waushara County YMCA, which was made possible with a more than $4

MADISON, Wis. — With one just week to go until the end of the state’s fiscal year and the deadline to pass a new state budget, Republican state lawmakers have no scheduled meetings for the budget writing Joint Committee on Finance and no action scheduled in either the Senate or Assembly

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after reports that the County Sheriff’s Department is considering acquiring facial recognition technology from Biometrica. Biometrica is also offering to provide software licenses to the Milwaukee Police Department in exchange for millions of images and data from Milwaukeeans. This Thursday, the Milwaukee County Board

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s verdict in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: “The Court’s ruling today underlines what I’ve been saying for years: Protections for innocent landowners are critical because the DNR can, and does,

Madison, WI –Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is launching a six-figure, statewide accountability campaign this week to expose Governor Evers’ disastrous economic agenda. Wisconsin can no longer afford the massive tax hikes, failing education policies, and rising energy costs the Evers administration has implemented across the Badger State. AFP-WI’s best-in-class grassroots activists will

Beloved author, educator and storyteller recognized by Wisconsin Legislature for preserving the state’s rural heritage through books and public media MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Media are proud to celebrate today’s passage of Senate Joint Resolution 71, which honors Jerry Apps for his extraordinary contributions as an author,

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on AB 59, a bill that would make Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) eligible to receive public funds to replace lead service lines, including those owned by the utility. Rep. Stroud voted against the bill, citing serious concerns over impacts

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act, which restores transparency and accountability in corporate governance and protects shareholders from biased advice. Specifically, it prohibits proxy advisory firms from issuing voting recommendations when any conflict could reasonably be expected to affect the objectivity or reliability of proxy

Stevens Point, Wis., June 24, 2025 – USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in Wisconsin last year through USDA Rural Development’s Single

Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, To Kick Off In Green Bay MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the July 4-6 holiday weekend. A