Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax relief, family expenses, and farmers’ input costs — and outlined

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah), allows the installation of cameras on school

Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared the following statement: “It’s time for Senator Roys to quit

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as we head into next year’s Supreme Court election. The GOP’s

Accomplished government affairs strategist brings extensive experience across municipal, state, and federal levels HB Strategies, one of the nation’s largest bipartisan advocacy firms, today announced that Thomas Harris has joined the firm as a Principal with its Wisconsin lobbying team. Harris brings a proven track record helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and public

Bids for Historic State Office Building Due March 16 Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the listing of the historic state office building located at 1 West Wilson Street in Madison, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 approach to improving efficiency and delivering savings for Wisconsin taxpayers. Listed on

Communities across the country stand to benefit from a major step forward on flood resilience. Today, federal lawmakers, including Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to better enable floodplain restoration in areas mapped and regulated under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, announced that he has received End Citizens United’s (ECU) “Unrig Washington” designation. ECU is a national organization dedicated to reducing the influence of big money in politics and strengthening ethics and transparency in government.  “I am committed to

Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin condemns in the strongest terms the racist remarks made by President Trump during his tirade at the White House Cabinet meeting on December 2nd. Donald Trump used words such as garbage and stinks to describe an entire population of

MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger into people’s homes,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle.

Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined his colleagues Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02), Janelle Bynum (OR-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) in introducing the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. This bill reduces administrative barrier for ecosystem restoration projects in regulated floodplains, speeding up developm… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

December Law of the Month: Winter vehicle preparation Having a well-maintained vehicle is important year-round, but it’s especially critical when winter weather hits. The recent snowstorm across the state was a reminder for all Wisconsinites that weather can have a significant impact on travel. Snow, sleet and ice can cause

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps. Seeking again to defend those maps on behalf of a group of Wisconsin voters, WILL argues that these new lawsuits are time-barred, the three-judge panel lacks authority to overrule the Wis… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Much of the 2025-2027 Compensation Plan remains unaddressed by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations MADISON, WI – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1 is holding a rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, on the State Street side, on December 11, 2025 starting at

$500,000 in grants available to bolster efforts to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that applications are now open for the latest round of funding available through the Nonprofit Access Grant Program.

Hours after former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes formally launched his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin, the campaign secured an endorsement from UFCW (United Food & Commercial Workers) Local 1473, the largest private-sector union in the state of Wisconsin. Representing more than 12,000 workers across the state, UFCW Local 1473’s endorsement

Monroe resident aims to continue family legacy of service and fight for a stronger, more equal Wisconsin Monroe, WI – Josh Mittness has officially declared his candidacy to represent Wisconsin’s 50th Assembly District. A lifelong Wisconsinite, Josh was raised in Janesville by his grandfather, former State Representative Lew Mittness. Lew

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United States and international organizations to

MILWAUKEE — Forward Together Wisconsin (FTW) today announced that its founder and president, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, has stepped away from his role, effective immediately. FTW Executive Director Peter Drummond will assume all leadership duties as the organization continues the important work of fighting for a cleaner, more just future for

“Around the country, anti-abortion prosecutors are targeting women who have experienced miscarriages and stillbirths, adding to the mental and physical burden associated with pregnancy loss. In Wisconsin, Republican politicians in the state capitol are circulating legislation to criminalize Wisconsinites for improperly disposing of a miscarriage.  “Today, I am introducing legislation