WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, met with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the U.S. Capitol this week. In the meeting, the Chairman, Ranking Member and Foreign Minister discussed avenues for

MADISON, WI – Today, the Juneteenth flag was raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am extremely proud to witness the 4th annual raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. I would like to thank our wonderful Governor Evers for

MADISON, Wis. — As the Republican Party of Wisconsin kicks off their convention in La Crosse, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin released a new ad campaign congratulating the RPW and their attendees on their string of participation trophy victories since 2018. The ad, which will run on a geo-targeted digital ad at

Last night the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) completed its work on the Department of Health Services (DHS) section of the state budget, which oversees many important disability programs and issues—including Family Care, IRIS, direct care worker wages, abuse and neglect prevention and investigation, and other important priorities. The Committee’s

“Republicans in the legislature have continued their destructive war on Wisconsin’s Transgender community by excluding gender affirming care from being paid for through Medicaid and by threatening to withhold shared revenue payments to Madison and Dane County because Dane County voted to be a Sanctuary for the Trans community. Violence

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #205, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fourth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. “Today, we celebrate the hard-fought and hard-won progress we have made—progress made possible by the efforts of visionary leaders and advocates like the folks here

MADISON, Wis. — In the early hours of June 16, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted to end Governor Evers’ essential Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers and working families alike in keeping child care in Wisconsin affordable and accessible.  Rep. Neubauer released the following

Madison – On June 14 th , State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted in favor of Assembly Bill 245, which helps local governments fund core services, gives Milwaukee tools to fix its pension, and eliminates the personal property tax. He issued the following statement: “Today, I voted in favor of

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted last night in favor of Assembly Bill 245, which puts historical funding into local government, and Senate Bill 330, which expands school choice in Wisconsin. “These two pieces of legislation are historic for the state of Wisconsin,” said Rep. Green. “I want to thank everyone

The Wisconsin Towns Association applauds yesterday’s legislative action on shared revenue and the previous day’s commitment by the Joint Committee on Finance to invest more than $362 million dollars in local roads and bridges, marking an historic week for Wisconsin’s local governments. “Tuesday’s investment in general transportation aids, the Local

Superior, WI – The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee (JFC) has allocated an impressive $400 million for the construction of the Blatnik Bridge, and Representative Angie Sapik is celebrating this significant funding allocation. The Blatnik Bridge is a critical link between Superior, WI, and Duluth, MN, and currently serves approximately 33,000

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded the state Assembly and Senate for approving legislation on Wednesday night to increase investments in school choice. SB 330 and AB 305 would increase investments in the state’s school choice system, charter schools and the

MADISON – Employers with success in hiring veterans and those looking to expand the number of veterans in their workforce are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative. DWD uses the applications to recognize employers who hire and support veteran employees in their

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 288, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald: “Government works best when it can be held accountable, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Unfortunately, unelected bureaucrats in our agencies wield far more power than intended because of mandated deference, like Chevron, during

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to ride safe and always wear a helmet and seatbelt while out on trails and ATV routes. So far this year, there have been 11 fatalities due to ATV/UTV crashes. Most of the people involved were not wearing seat

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the bipartisan votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate to pass Assembly Bill 245, a generational investment in local government: “One of the things I have heard about the most as I’ve done listening sessions in my district,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating 2022 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion set in 2019. More information on Wisconsin’s record-breaking year can be found here, and more information

Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, Republican Leadership in the State Assembly concurred on a shared revenue deal that was negotiated between Legislative Republicans and Governor Evers. This bill took advantage of the decade’s long neglect that our State Legislature has shown the City & County of Milwaukee, and capitalized by

Madison – Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) yesterday voted in favor of a bipartisan workforce housing package (Assembly Bills 39, 96, 264-268) to address the state’s housing shortage and build Wisconsin’s future. Wisconsin is in the middle of a severe housing shortage. Statewide housing inventory levels are at a historic

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted for a package that would help strengthen workforce housing in the state of Wisconsin. “Talking to local officials in my district, housing is always one of the issues that is brought up,” said Rep. Green. “Unfortunately, solving the workforce housing crisis is not