WASHINGTON, D.C.– The House today passed the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, the legislative vehicle that authorizes all programs and spending for the Department of Defense. This year’s bill included a number of provisions stemming directly from the Select Committee’s bipartisan Ten for Taiwan report, a set of recommendations to enhance Taiwan’s deterrence.

More than 500 days of war and counting MADISON, WI (July 10, 2023) — After more than 16 months of hard fighting, Ukraine is still holding back the Russian invasion. How do global alliances continue to play a role in the conflict? How is it impacting food and energy prices around the

She encourages members of the Milwaukee Common Council to vote in favor of the enabling legislation at its scheduled meeting tomorrow and released the following statement: “I stand with many of my constituents and others in support of the proposed sales tax for the city of Milwaukee. Yes, there are

“He knew how compromised Joe Biden would be.” WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures for reaction to the “missing witness” from the Biden corruption investigation, Dr. Gal Luft, who was arrested in Cyprus before he could testify before the House Oversight Committee about

ATLANTA, GA – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act in Atlanta, GA and led colleagues on the Committee during a Field Hearing to discuss the legislation. Following the hearing, Steil released the following statement:   “The ACE Act is the most conservative election integrity legislation to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ third annual report. Building upon findings from the previous two reports, the 2023 report provides an update on efforts under Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration to expand access, adoption, and affordability of high-speed internet

MADISON – Today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper determined that the court case challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Roe law will continue rather than be dismissed. Last December, Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski filed a brief asking the court to dismiss this case that Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed last year just days

MADISON — Today, Wisconsinites moved closer to restoration of reproductive freedom. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper released a ruling that rejected Sheboygan County DA Joel Urmanski’s motion to dismiss a case expected to determine the future of abortion access in Wisconsin.  In response to the motion to dismiss,

MADISON – Today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper rejected a motion to dismiss a case from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul challenging Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement in response: “While we have known from the beginning that this law is unenforceable, this ruling is

MADISON, Wis. – In a positive step toward restoring abortion rights in Wisconsin, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper ruled today that a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Josh Kaul to challenge the enforceability of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban can continue. “Since Roe v. Wade was struck down last year, and

MADISON – Today, a Dane County Judge ruled that Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban doesn’t apply to consensual medical abortions. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am encouraged by the positive developments in Wisconsin’s justice system as we work to overturn our state’s dangerous abortion ban.

Earlier today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper rejected a motion to dismiss Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit that attempts to throw out Wisconsin’s long-standing abortion ban. In this ruling, Judge Schlipper also ruled that state statute 940.04, commonly referred to as Wisconsin’s ‘abortion ban,’ only applies to the practice of feticide.

MADISON, Wis. – Today, following the release of Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement. “Today’s ruling is a major victory in our fight to restore reproductive freedom in Wisconsin. While this ruling does not resolve

Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin supports the Dane County Circuit Court decision to not dismiss Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit challenging the legality of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban.   Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin CEO Tanya Atkinson  “Today’s ruling is an important step in restoring and expanding access

Art that integrates data visualizations can help bridge the US political divide over climate change MADISON — Communicating science to a general audience can be challenging. Successfully conveying research on polarizing topics such as climate change can be even more difficult. But a new study from University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.) and 33 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden expressing the need for NATO allies to honor their commitment to spend at least 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. The

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly finished debating the 2023-2025 biennial budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs issued the following statement: “Last night, the Wisconsin Legislature concluded the 2023-25 biennial budget debates and sent the controversial bill to the desk of the governor. The process to craft a state budget