Madison, WI – Wisconsin starts its fiscal year on July 1st with a nearly $7 billion surplus. This record figure presented our legislature with a generational opportunity to invest in the people and services necessary to make our state the best possible place to live, work, and raise a family. Unfortunately,

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after the State Senate voted to pass the 2024-2025 biennial budget.  “Today I was proud to vote for a budget that makes crucial investments across our state, while  delivering on tax relief, and not breaking the

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats announced their unanimous opposition to the Republican-proposed budget, which undermines public education, guts childcare funding, provides massive tax breaks for millionaires, and slashes higher education support. “Republicans, in their proposed budget, have made it crystal clear who they’re fighting for,” said Democratic Leader Melissa

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate is poised to pass a state budget that does not support the hardworking people of the state. Today, Senate Democrats offered several amendments to provide Senate Republicans with one final opportunity to honor the will of the people. Republicans squandered this opportunity by rejecting

Waupun- Mayor of Waupun, Rohn Bishop, is thankful for the hard work and support from Senator Dan Feyen and Representative Michael Schraa on their efforts to help Waupun with both an increase in state shared revenues and their efforts to tackle the staffing and security concerns at our local correctional

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to the 2023-25 Biennial Budget (SB 70) being considered today in the State Senate: “Today, the Senate is missing an opportunity to maintain sound fiscal practices in developing the 2023-25 biennial budget.  The budget submitted by the Joint Finance

Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities.  The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released every two years.  The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition commends Commissioners, and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to protect a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees access to critical preventive care for millions of Americans. Congress enacted the ACA’s preventive services provision

MADISON, Wis. – A recent Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) report found fewer barriers in polling places for elderly voters and voters with disabilities when compared with a similar 2021 report. Under Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) the WEC is required to submit a report to the Legislature regarding voting barriers faced by

MADISON – State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) and Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded the bipartisan final passage of common sense legislation to address pupil transportation challenges through the full Legislature today. Assembly Bill 233, which would allow school board members who seek to volunteer to serve as school bus drivers

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the award of another $2.5 million in Dream Up! Grants to nine cross-sector community teams across Wisconsin. These teams will aim to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the economy in their communities.  “The Dream

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  announcement proposing changes to the premerger notification form:  “I am pleased federal antitrust regulators are moving forward with implementation of my legislation that will enable them to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Fourth of July weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, 15,000

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed that a horse in Dunn County, Wisconsin, has tested positive for West Nile virus. The positive test is a sign that mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus are present in Wisconsin and can transmit the virus to people and other animals. The

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking Fourth of July holiday travelers to buckle up, stay alert, and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in record numbers this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected between

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated 21-year-old Paint mare in Dunn County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. Symptoms of WNV in horses

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) in Tuesday’s special meeting regarding its only agenda item, “Appointment of an Interim Administrator and an Administrator for the 4-Year Term Expiring on July 1, 2027,” voiced unanimous support for Administrator Meagan Wolfe’s performance. The Commissioners differed on whether or not they

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest ad highlights Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s consistent support for big corporations over working families in the 3rd Congressional District. The new ad comes amid a renewed effort from Republicans in Congress to extend massive handouts to the wealthy and big corporations.  “Congressman Van Orden has

Eau Claire, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in Eau Claire this week with the goal of helping victims better access their rights. The groups will convene stakeholders from the