WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition is a federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy, accessible eating and physical activity for all Americans, regardless of background or

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced the arrest of six individuals for their participation in coordinating over five kilograms in fentanyl shipments from Arizona to Madison, Wis. through the United States Postal Service. At the time of the arrest, six

United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin joined Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in announcing that on March 23, 2023, a Wisconsin man pleaded guilty to one felony count and one misdemeanor count of intimidating and interfering with

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today recognized the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the many positive impacts the ACA has had, including ensuring healthcare coverage for the millions of Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. In 2019,

MADISON, Wisc. – Women Speak Out PAC, a partner of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, is making another investment in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to support Justice Daniel Kelly. The group has committed $2 million for the April 4 general election to elect a justice who respects life, the Constitution and the rule

Madison… Representative Scott Johnson from the 33rd Assembly District made the following statement regarding legislation that will assist efforts in the interest of public safety. “Myself and colleagues of mine voted on bills that will tackle reckless driving, a mandatory sentence for felons who possess a firearm, and mandating a prosecutor

Yesterday, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) honored Waukesha resident, Officer Herbert Davis III, with the Hometown Hero Award for his fortitude, courage, and professionalism in the events of January 27th, 2022, where he was wounded in the line of duty. On January 27th, 2022, Officer Davis was dispatched

MADISON — As the State Building Commission (SBC) prepares to meet later today to consider the governor’s 2023-25 Capital Budget recommendations, Gov. Tony Evers urged bipartisan support for his nearly $3.8 billion in recommended investments, released last month, which represents one of the strongest investments to date for Wisconsin’s facility infrastructure and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her 22 colleagues in sending a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf expressing support for the agency’s recent proposal to end discriminatory blood donor deferral policies for men who have sex with men (MSM)

MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 11. “Black history is Wisconsin history, and Wisconsin history is Black history.  Throughout February, members of the WLBC hosted various events in the State Capitol, Milwaukee, and communities elsewhere to celebrate Black History Month.” “The

MADISON, Wis. — According to a recent news report, just hours after a public forum in which Dan Kelly dodged questions about his values and declined to give his true thoughts on Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, Kelly shared the stage with Matthew Trewhella – a rightwing extremist who has advocated for

Madison – Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joins his fellow Republican lawmakers in backing proposals to get tougher on crime. “Violent crime is on the rise in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Green. “People in these communities need to have the assurance that they can be safe in their own community, and that

Madison, WI – A freshman southeast Wisconsin lawmaker’s second public safety bill was passed this month by the State Assembly. State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) explained at press conference this morning that AB 57 would require prosecutors to gain the approval of a court to drop various serious charges such

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues on Wednesday in advancing legislation that, if enacted, would address the growing violent crime in Wisconsin. “It’s past time we stop focusing on letting criminals out of prison, like Governor Evers has been doing, and ensure we keep

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after two common-sense crime bills he authored were passed on the floor of the Assembly: “Transparency in government is essential, especially when public safety is at risk,” said Rep. Spiros. “I was pleased to see my bill to address several major

Madison, WI — Today, Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Republican colleagues in passing Senate Joint Resolution 21 which calls on the governor to schedule a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State. Secretary of State Douglas J. La Follette resigned from his post

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget that aim to lower prescription drug prices, including capping the cost of insulin, increase transparency in the drug supply chain and pharmaceutical industry, and protect Wisconsin consumers. “No Wisconsinite should have to choose between paying bills and

Madison, WI — Today, NextGen America launched its 2023 dating app organizing program to educate and mobilize 18-35-year-olds on apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election. During ‘Courting the Vote in Wisconsin,’ NextGen organizers and volunteers across the country will use the apps to connect with

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two more TV ads, highlighting extremist Dan Kelly’s record of insulting seniors receiving Social Security and extreme views on abortion. These ads are part of the campaign’s statewide, record-breaking, television advertising campaign which is now up to

MADISON, Wis.- Representative Clinton Anderson joined Senators Mark Spreitzer and Steve Nass, as well as Representatives Ellen Schutt, Jenna Jacobson, and James Edming on legislation to name the stretch of Highway 11 between Orfordville and Footville the Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway.  Corporal Neal of Orfordville died in Afghanistan