Madison, WI – On Friday, December 5, 2025 Representative Shelia Stubbs graduated from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Justice Fellows Program, marking the completion of a one-year fellowship for state legislators focusing on youth justice to learn from experts in the field and collaboratively develop policy solutions

Madison, WI: Rep. Gustafson issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers vetoed AB 211: “Governor Evers’ veto of AB 211 is a gutless betrayal of Wisconsin small businesses and every adult who expects basic honesty from their government. This bill, introduced by a CANCER SURVIVOR, was airtight.  It created

Policy and Advocacy Organization Launches to Elevate Northern Wisconsin’s Voice in Statewide Policy. WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on the momentum of its early social media rollout and introductory video

Madison, Wis. – The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) presented Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs with its prestigious 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award during its 2025 Executive Management Conference this fall. AMWA is a leading water utility association comprised of the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the

MADISON, Wis. ‒ Rudolph Johnson, a toxicologist with national leadership experience in emergency response and measuring human exposure to toxic substances, became the new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene on Nov. 17. The laboratory serves as Wisconsin’s public laboratory focused on clinical, environmental and occupational health. It is a key partner

WISCONSIN DELLS – On December 7, former State Senator Joan Ballweg received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for her outstanding contributions to Wisconsin’s agriculture community during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Sen. Ballweg has been a steadfast advocate for Wisconsin agriculture throughout her legislativ… Please

WISCONSIN DELLS – Sauk County Farm Bureau member Galen Alwin received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its members. Galen Alwin was presented Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 7. “Galen Alwin embodies the very best

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7. On the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, officers with the City of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7. On the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, officers with the City of

MADISON – Five individuals have been selected to receive top honors in Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award program. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in partnership with Insight FS. The 35 Under 35 program recognizes the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers veto of AB 308 and SB 311. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “Sadly, certain members

On Tuesday, Tennesseans in the 7th Congressional District delivered another referendum on Donald Trump’s agenda that we’ve seen time and time again this year. Despite Republicans pouring more than $4 million to protect a Trump +22 district, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn overperformed Tuesday’s special election by 13 points, delivering the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #282, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high demand from severe winter weather for residential heating fuel, including

KFF Poll also finds 7 in 10 Republican voters support extending the tax credits Voters will punish House Republicans like Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil if they fail to extend the ACA tax credits before they expire at the end of the year, according to a new pollfrom KFF.  The

Letters are a continuation of task force’s ‘Operation Robocall Roundup’ MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of attorneys general announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, which will include four of the largest voice providers in the country. As part of an ongoing investigation, the Anti-Robocall

WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 308. The bipartisan legislation would have ensured that no state, local, or pass-through federal dollars were used to fund health care for illegal aliens. “By vetoing this bill, Governor Evers made it clear

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data shows small businesses are struggling under the weight of tariffs backed by Republicans in Congress including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November – the largest small business job cut

Madison, WI — In response to Governor Evers’ vetoes of Assembly Bill 450 and Senate Bill 10, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) issued the following statement: “On his way out the door, Tony Evers could not resist one last slap in the face to Wisconsin students and families. After fumbling the ball by setting

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection.  Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the nation condemned the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ decision, emphasizing

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the “education governor”, Governor Evers is clearly not serious about helping