Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding SSM Health’s decision to halt mastectomies, castrations, and other surgeries intended to alter an individual’s gender. “I applaud SSM Health’s brave decision to remain consistent with their faith values. It is one thing to perform these surgeries on

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for this year’s round of funding for the Hunting Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. Funding from the grant program is used to help grow the number of hunters in Wisconsin and expand hunter activities. The

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers wishing to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to submit their applications by Aug. 1.  Spearers wishing to spear on the Upriver Lakes are required to apply for a tag due

Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Jesse James  (R-Altoona) introduced legislation that would create a permanent sales tax exemption for baby related products. This exemption would apply to baby essentials including everything from diapers and wipes to car seats and strollers.   “The Tiny Tot Tax

MADISON, Wis. — The biennial budget process has come to a close, and Wisconsin has a surplus of $4 billion sitting at the Capitol. A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on legislative Republicans to reverse the bad budget decisions they made and use the surplus and remaining legislative session to work

MADISON – A new website, www.QualifiedtoHeal.com, shares the stories of nurses whose practice has been unnecessarily restricted by Wisconsin law. It hosts a petition where the public can express support for legislation that empowers these professionals to do the work for which they’re trained.   The website was launched by Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens

MADISON – Today, Channel 3, WISC-TV reported that SSM Health has stopped providing gender-affirming surgeries at their Aesthetic Center in Middleton. Local leaders Senator Melissa Agard and Madison Alder Dina Nina released the following statements on SSM’s decision: Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison): “SSM’s decision to stop providing this vital care

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin was interviewed by former White House Senior Advisor and Obama campaign chief strategist, David Axelrod, for his podcast The Axe Files. In the interview, Axelrod and Baldwin discussed their own family histories with mental health and substance abuse, and how

WASHINGTON DC- Rep. Billings attended the White House States Convening on Child Care alongside numerous experts, state leaders, and over 90 state legislators to discuss efforts to make quality child care more accessible and affordable for working families, increase the amount of affordable child care providers, and support child care employees.  “In conversations

Washington, DC — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced the endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for reelection to the U.S. Senate. Since taking office in 2013, Sen. Baldwin has been a tireless champion for reproductive freedom. The first woman ever elected to represent Wisconsin in Congress, Baldwin is a lead sponsor of

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released a statement after his amendment to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act passed the House.  “Ensuring our local airports have the technology and resources necessary to promote safety is an important priority.  With the support of local leaders, in 2021 I requested

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which includes a Derrick Van Orden (WI-03)-backed amendment that will help ensure safety at Wisconsin’s rural airports. “The FAA Reauthorization will help ensure safety at rural airports like those in my District,” said

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As women’s reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin and across the country, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined over a dozen of her Senate colleagues in introducing the Convenient Contraception Act, legislation that would improve access to contraceptive products, including over-the-counter contraceptives. The bill provides individuals covered by

MADISON, Wis. — Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “Throughout her career, Senator Baldwin has always had the backs of the 8 in 10 Americans who support the right to abortion,” said NARAL Pro-Choice America President Mini Timmaraju. “Her tireless leadership on

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced two bills to address the student loan problem in a responsible way — without shifting the burden to hard-working taxpayers. H.R. 4711, the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, will defend the American people against the Biden Administration’s attempts to transfer the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his historic budget investment to address PFAS contamination statewide. The 2023-25 biennial budget builds upon the governor’s work over the past four years to ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water and includes one of the first meaningful

WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today, sent letters to four U.S. venture capital firms — GGV Capital, GSR Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, and Walden International — expressing serious concern and

Madison – On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed the Right to Read Act into law, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. This statewide early literacy education initiative will be transformational for students, educators, and for our economy moving forward. Using universal assessments and diagnostics, combined with personalized interventions throughout grades K-3, the bill

Madison— State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) is excited to see that Governor Evers stayed true to his word and signed the Right to Read legislation.  “Today I am proud to see that we put our children first when it comes to reading.” Rep. Binsfeld said. “Too often egos and politics get in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and oversight of foreign ownership in the American agricultural industry. The Farmland Security Act of 2023 builds on the Senators’ bipartisan Farmland Security Act of 2022 by ensuring that all foreign investors, including “shell companies,” who