MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for a legislative floor session. Assembly Bill 472, a nuclear omnibus bill that creates a nuclear energy generation tax credit and prioritizes nuclear energy resources; passed the State Assembly 86 – 11. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) said the following regarding yesterday’s

Madison, Wisconsin (January 23, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept four cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its November 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed

(Madison, WI) — Peter Barca, Chairman of Wisconsin Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future and former Democratic Congressman, appeared Sunday on WISN 12’s UPFRONT with Matt Smith to discuss new statewide polling showing strong Democratic and bipartisan support for natural gas as part of Wisconsin’s clean energy future. During the interview, Barca highlighted findings

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit and authorization for the incidental taking of rare species, which may result from beaver management in Wisconsin.    Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not

Mequon, WI– The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 215 proudly announced today its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. IAFF Local 215 represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities with dedication, courage, and professionalism, and Mike Thurow is a

MADISON, Wis. — Just weeks before legislative Republicans in Wisconsin pack up and go on a 10-month taxpayer funded vacation, the State Assembly and Senate had a clear opportunity this week to address the record-high property tax increases sweeping across the state. They chose not to. According to A Better Wisconsin

Cuba City, WI — Not even below-zero wind chills and whiteout conditions could stop a few hardy neighbors from gathering Tuesday evening inside the big machine shed at Wilson Organic Farms for the launch of New Voice, New Vision — Lisa White’s campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in District 17. The setting was

Madison, WI — The State Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 472 despite concerns raised by consumer protection and free market groups that the bill would use the state’s nuclear power momentum to give utility companies a handout while shifting the financial risk onto ratepayers. Prior to the vote, Representative Shae Sortwell accused Americans

MADISON, WI – Today State Senator Rob Hutton (SD-5) announced he is retiring from the legislature at the end of his current term and will not seek reelection in 2026. The announcement comes just days after the news that Robyn Vining outraised him by over $90,000 last year and the State Senate Democratic Committee outraised the Committee to

The Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unanimously issued the following resolution condemning the Trump administration’s unconstitutional and violent immigration enforcement actions and calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):  Whereas, the Libertarian Party stands for the self-ownership, free movement, and free expression of

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, introduced by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). This bill prohibits federal funds from providing welfare benefits—including TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, cash assistance, and tax credits—to refugees, asylees, or individuals in the U.S. without citizenship. “Government assistance is funded

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the final appropriations bills for FY26, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.  “I voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act because it delivers a 3.8% pay raise for our troops, funds critical

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MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care unanimously passed Gail’s Law (2025 Assembly Bill 263), which requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and for supplemental breast screening examinations for an individual who is at increased risk of breast cancer. Representative

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D–Madison) and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D–Whitefish Bay), passed unanimously. International Holocaust Remembrance Day was established by the United Nations in 2005 to honor the

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed AB 315 and AB 612 on a party-line vote. Charlie Carlin, representing Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, what passed today is Knowles-Nelson in name only. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was founded to acquire conservation lands

MADISON — Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions held a public hearing on the WisKids legislation, a bipartisan initiative that would give every child born or adopted in Wisconsin $25 in a state-managed 529 account to jumpstart their educational savings. Families can claim these funds before the child turns

Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after introducing two pieces of legislation with the Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency & Modernization: “As technology progresses, our government should routinely evaluate where it can be safely leveraged in our work to make Government

MADISON, WI –– Today, patient storytellers and advocates joined Free & Just to mark what would have been the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and spotlight the latest threats to abortion care for women and families nationwide. For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade protected the legal right to abortion until the Supreme Court’s Dobbs&…

Bill protects kids from harms of social media Madison, WI—Today, State Representatives David Steffen (R-Howard), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) introduced the “Kids Online Safety Act” as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. This legislation recognizes the expansive body of research connecting social media