Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the Joint Finance Committee’s approval of four high-quality, evidence-based reading curricula: “Wisconsin is in a reading crisis. When I authored the Right to Read Act last year, nearly 70% of 4th graders in the State

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved four early literacy curricula for reimbursement under 2024 Wisconsin Act 20 and the state budget. These curricula were recommended by the Council on Early Literacy Curriculum. Following the meeting, the Co-Chairs Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Senator Howard Marklein

DELAFIELD, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance completed the first step in improving Wisconsin’s shamefully low reading scores. We applaud them for boldly approving the four highest-quality curriculum options for kids as recommended by the Early Literacy Curriculum Council. Republicans on the committee voted to adopt the

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden released a proposed budget that builds on the progress of his administration to lower health care costs and improve care for people across the nation. In this budget, President Biden aims to lower prescription drug prices, extend affordable health care coverage through the Affordable

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the award of $43.2 million in grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expand access to broadband across the state. The 30 projects awarded funding will expand high-speed internet access to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through year-end 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of December 31, 2023, there were 119 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. At year-end 2023, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stood at

Have questions about Derrick Van Orden’s pattern of inappropriate behavior, temper tantrums, and bullying teenagers? Look no further. Mother Jones: The Congressman Who Yelled “Lies” During the State of the Union Has a History of Crazy OutburstsNoah Lanard | March 8, 2024 Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.) has an obvious problem

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that fishing tournaments that are statewide or regional in nature, seasonal without specific fishing dates or that have fewer than 20 boats or 100 participants will be required to register with the DNR starting April 1. Registration of these

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for continued delays releasing two critical investments, respectively, to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin in the wake of the recent announcement of HSHS and Prevea Health’s decision to close several locations. A $125 million

MADISON, WI – Chuck Erickson will hold a press conference to discuss his campaign for the 77th Assembly District on Wednesday, March 13th at 11:00AM. The conference will take place at the southern side of the Bayview Community Center located at 103 La Mariposa Lane, Madison WI. Chuck will discuss the issues

MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Congressman Derrick Van Orden sent a campaign fundraising email bragging about his inappropriate heckling of President Biden during the State of the Union. “After embarrassing himself, Wisconsin, and the United States Congress, Derrick Van Orden continues to sink even lower. He

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Appropriations Transparency Act, legislation that will ensure the annual funding bills that cost taxpayers trillions of dollars are subject to more scrutiny, and make their effects known and readily accessible for public review. This bill has received strong support by a

Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver license, identification card,

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are demanding that the University of Wisconsin-Madison treat all student organizations fairly and not punish a conservative organization for its viewpoints.   Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is hosting Daily Wire conservative commentator and author Mike Knowles

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Groundwater Awareness Week March 10-16, 2024. Groundwater is a vital resource in Wisconsin, with approximately 70% of Wisconsinites relying on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wisconsin’s groundwater also plays a critical role in supporting the state’s agricultural

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the three-year anniversary of President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This legislation invested more than $8.3 billion in Wisconsin, helping keep renters and homeowners up-to-date on their bills and small businesses afloat across the state. In celebration, Building Back Together Executive Director Mayra Macías released …

State Representative Samba Baldeh has announced that he is a Democratic candidate for the  newly-created Senate District 16.  Representative Baldeh has been a member of the State Assembly since his election in  November 2020 and was re-elected in 2022. Before his election to the Assembly, he served as  an Alder

The Recall Vos campaign is set to present a substantial  collection of signatures to the Wisconsin Election  Commission (WEC) on Monday, March 11, at 11:30 AM.  This decisive move signifies the culmination of efforts by  Racine County residents to initiate a recall of Wisconsin  Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.   Organizers have

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Katrina Shankland issues the following statement:  “Instead of apologizing for interrupting President Joe Biden at the State of the Union by yelling ‘Lies!’, Radical Derrick Van Orden is doubling down on his inappropriate behavior. He needs to return the donations he’s raking in for his inappropriate behavior which