Madison, WI – Today, the State Senate passed PFAS legislation which limits the ability to test, remediate, and hold polluters accountable for PFAS and shifts support away from private well owners under the Innocent Landowner Grant Program. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) introduced an amendment to the bill to

MADISON – In response to Republicans using Gov. Evers Special Session on Workforce Development as a means of playing partisan games while ignoring the needs of Wisconsin’s workers and families, State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Back in August, Governor Evers called upon the Legislature to take

After the final passage of Senate Bill 380, Financial Aid Modernization, Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators President Mandy Slowinski, Wisconsin Technical College System President Morna Foy, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President Eric Fulcomer, and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman provided the following joint statement:

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following the passage of Assembly Bill 443, creation of a cremation permit application form: “Last winter, I toured Pederson-Nowalka Funeral Home in Watertown to learn more about how our current statutes effect the funeral home industry,”

MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement upon the passage of the Special Session Workforce Package: “Legislative Republicans have advanced common sense solutions in our comprehensive workforce package.  Rather than create unnecessary government programs, Republicans have acted to get billions in surplus funds out of Madison

Madison – Today, the State Legislature passed two bills championed by Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc), addressing addiction recovery and victim’s rights. Both bills were passed with bipartisan support. “Too often, the public thinks there is no bipartisanship in our Wisconsin State Capitol. Today, I was proud to show our

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 129 (AB 129) to close a loophole in state law relating to sexual assault by a health care provider. The legislation would ensure that all medical employers and facilities in Wisconsin would be treated equally when it comes to incidents of sexual assault by

WASHINGTON, DC – “It is unconscionable that American companies might pay thousands of dollars to join a ‘welcome dinner’ hosted by the very same CCP officials who have facilitated a genocide against millions of innocent men, women, and children in Xinjiang,” wrote Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on

Madison — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two bills authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). Assembly Bill 431 would allow hearing instrument specialists to remove ear wax as part of their scope of practice. Current law does not allow hearing instrument specialists to remove ear wax, a process known as

(Madison) – First responders are always there when we need them. Often, the job takes its toll on them emotionally and mentally as they deal with stressful and dangerous situations regularly. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation authored by Representative Joel Kitchens to make sure first responders get

Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Tomczyk, released a regular general election audit bill designed to increase trust in the election process through regular, random audits. “We have all been in a situation where you know that your work will be examined by a boss or auditor.

MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Governor Evers announced that Microsoft would expand its development at the former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant, with another major investment to expand its planned data center at the site—spurring economic growth in the region over the next decade. Microsoft’s additional investment was bolstered by legislation

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsinites are speaking out about devastating cuts backed by Wisconsin Republicans including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. Republicans continue to embrace spending plans that would force seniors and working families to shoulder more of the burden, instead of working to build consensus

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joined by state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, announced new legislation to ensure those convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence are unable to legally purchase or possess firearms in Wisconsin. The bill reorganizes two statutes—the crime of

MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Mehdi Hassan to discuss former President Trump’s fascist remarks, a laddered continuing resolution, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist attack on Israel. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs—programs with enhanced and expanded eligibility beyond the existing state program and funded under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—to help private well owners receive funding to address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The programs, created and

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted on a series of bills to restore confidence in Wisconsin’s election system during yesterday’s floor session. These bills include requiring identification for indefinitely confined voters; text message notification for voters when absentee ballots are requested and returned; preventing mass closures of polling

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence. “Kathy and I are glad to continue this important tradition of recognizing and honoring our nation’s heroes during the holidays at the Executive Residence,” Gov. Evers said. “… Please log in

Today the State Assembly debated and passed numerous bills that will strengthen and improve the processes of campaigns and elections in Wisconsin. As the chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, I have been leading a concerted, organized, and bi-partisan effort to look at why our elections process

[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin State Assembly addressed election integrity during yesterday’s floor session. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly colleagues in supporting these bills to strengthen Wisconsin’s elections, while protecting the right to vote. Rep. Callahan released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of several election reform-…