WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee’s passage of two bills he introduced, the Non-Disclosure Order Fairness Act; and the Separation of Powers Restoration Act.  Under current law, the federal government can access U.S. citizens’ data without letting them know. The NDO Fairness

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 20 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision for a sexual assault that occurred in 2017. A Dane County jury found Mr. McDowell guilty of Second

MADISON, Wis. — MAGA House Republicans, including Wisconsin’s own Derrick Van Orden, are threatening to hold the American economy hostage to cut spending for vital jobs and systems that keep America moving forward. The GOP’s Default on America Plan would slash funding for Wisconsin teachers, veterans and law enforcement while pushing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30 million from the Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for restoration projects in underserved communities across the Great Lakes. “Our Great Lakes are critical to our economy, our environment, and our way of life in Wisconsin,

Washington, D.C. — It’s official. MAGA House Republicans are willing to crash our economy to kill our clean energy boom—an economic goldmine that primarily helps their own communities. As we approach June 1st, when the Treasury has said the U.S. will default, Climate Power is counting down each day, highlighting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today announced eight meat processors will receive grants through the 2023 Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program. These grants aim to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. “Wisconsin’s meat processors

MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Year of Mental Health, visited the Valley Springs Farm Bed and Breakfast in Reedsburg. During their visit, the governor and secretary toured the farm with

Madison, WI – Today, NextGen PAC endorsed United States Senator Tammy Baldwin for re-election. In 2024, NextGen PAC will leverage its grassroots organizing infrastructure in Wisconsin by mobilizing thousands of young voters to defeat her Republican challenger.  NextGen PAC’s endorsement of Senator Baldwin is due to her proven commitment to building

(Wisconsin) – Tomorrow, Thursday, May 11, Title 42 is scheduled to sunset.  Title 42, is a Trump-era deadly and discriminatory policy, with no public health justification. This shameful policy has resulted in human rights violations at the border from asylum seekers, who are mostly women and children, fleeing violence by cartels

MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany keeps moving closer and closer to entering the “chippy” GOP Senate primary in Wisconsin, today appearing to unveil a redesigned campaign website. This comes after David Clarke launched attacks on the potential GOP field and the NRSC. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde—who already ran and lost a “brutal” and “dicey” primary campaign for Senate in 2012—is getting ready

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health. “I’m working

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

MEQUON -Wisconsin Assembly District 24 voters want their representative in Madison to listen to their needs and to work creatively to serve them. In announcing his candidacy today for the Special Election called for July 18 for the 24th Assembly District, Bob Tatterson, a Democrat, presents his real-world experience as

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced the appointment of newly sworn in Senator Dan Knodl to the following Senate Committees. Chair- Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection Member- Senate Committee on Economic Development & Technical Colleges Member- Senate Committee on Judiciary & Public Safety Member-

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the wild bait (minnow) harvest draft rule. At this meeting, the DNR will present an overview of the proposed changes to the wild bait harvest regulations and permits that may

MADISON – A bi-partisan bill to help farmers work together to keep Wisconsin waters cleaner has now been signed into law. Following unanimous approvals last month in the State Assembly and State Senate to build on the already successful program by expanding eligibility for producer-led groups, the Governor signed Assembly Bill

Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for approximately $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) since October 2021. PSLF covers public employees—such as teachers, firefighters, and members of law enforcement, as well as those who work for a non-profit

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, Gov. Evers proclaimed May 7 through May 13, 2023, as Public Service Recognition Week and May 9, 2023, as State Employee Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. A copy of

WHEN: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, 1:00pm WHERE: State Capitol Building, State Street entrance, Madison, WI WHO: Directors of Nate’s Mission, a Wisconsin survivors’ project of the global organization Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) and the Senior Policy Counsel for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) WHAT: Press event to release the

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.5 million contract to repair the pavement on US 51 between East Washington Avenue and Pierstorff Road in the city of Madison, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin May 15. Zignego Company, Inc. is the prime contractor