MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was unanimously elected by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2023-2024 legislative session. Senator Spreitzer released the following statement: “I am honored to be elected Senate Democratic

MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard’s campaign announced wide support from current and former mayors for her campaign to be the next Dane County Executive.  Endorsements include: “I am proud to endorse Senator Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive.Throughout her career in public service, Melissa has demonstrated a deep understanding of

On the 4th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: free preventive care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created access to free preventive care for millions of Americans across the nation. Under the ACA, health plans must cover preventive services — like vaccinations, cancer screenings, contraception, and mammograms –

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted yesterday evening to reverse its prior decision on Saturday and, instead, approve the compromise reached between System President Rothman and Speaker Vos. This deal refocuses DEI positions at UW to further student success, provides funding

De Pere, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) today announced a collaborative effort to streamline the professional licensing of students graduating from health care programs at WAICU institutions, helping them into the workforce as quickly as

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Conference Report on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key conservative victories, including securing servicemembers the largest pay raise in twenty years, ending the liberal ideology infiltrating the U.S. military, and a

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s (R-WI) and Gabe Vasquez’s (D-NM) bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden administration from banning chocolate milk in schools passed the House by voice vote and was included in H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023.  Specifically, Tiffany’s amendment would prevent the U.S. Department

MADISON, WI…  Local taxpayers would be freed from the burden of higher costs for unreasonable financial standards for municipal landfills, compared to private facilities, under legislation that unanimously cleared an Assembly committee today. Sen. André Jacque, co-author of the measure along with Rep. Jeff Mursau, said the provisions address an inequity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led a bipartisan letter to the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to express concerns about the massive implications a potential listing of sturgeon on the Endangered Species List would have on Wisconsin. The letter, which was

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) most recent weekly Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report shows that COVID-19 activity is continuing to increase, sending more people to emergency rooms, especially among people aged 65 and older. The state’s Wastewater Monitoring Program, which tests samples of wastewater across the state has shown significant increases

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Urban Forestry Grant Program recipients for the 2024 grant year. The program helps fund projects consistent with state and national goals for increasing the urban forest canopy. The Urban Forestry Grant Program is distributing almost $805,000 in grant funds, with

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $886 billion FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has never voted in favor of since being elected to Congress: “Time and time again, Congress seems to be

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Montreal is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the treatment of manganese and building upgrades for well #5 and lead service

MADISON—Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Steven Point) recently joined Governor Tony Evers and legislators from both parties at a bill signing ceremony as Assembly Bill 133 was signed into law, becoming 2023 Wisconsin Act 42. Following the ceremony, Rep. Katrina Shankland released the following statement: “Agriculture is vital to our state’s economy,

Madison– Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding  yesterday’s board of regents vote. The regents vote yesterday approved the proposal they  rejected on Saturday.  “Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been co-opted by radical liberals to enforce  their agenda on universities and student bodies all over the

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Tomorrow’s Jobs, a new national organization supporting Democrats with small business and entrepreneurial backgrounds, endorsed Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District this week. The organization noted Cooke’s background as a small business owner and nonprofit leader makes her an excellent example of someone who can excel as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped pass major legislation out of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee to address the opioid and fentanyl crisis by investing in prevention, treatment recovery, and law enforcement efforts. The bipartisan Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) approved the state’s plans to utilize $140 million of federal funds from the Capital

Take an in-depth look into Wisconsin’s exciting and historic sturgeon spearing tradition with the help of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. / Cover Photo Credit: David Nevala MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The

The Wisconsin State Patrol asks drivers to prioritize safety this season and plan for a sober ride home from holiday celebrations. Officers will step up enforcement to stop impaired driving during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The national effort begins December 15 and runs through New Year’s