Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Recognizes inaugural Local News Day

GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement recognizing April 9, 2026 as the first-ever Local News Day: “Local news is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep our communities informed, connected, and

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Sen. Jacque: Stillbirth tax credit signed into law

Law provides statutory recognition to stillborn children, acknowledging loss suffered by parents MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Lindee Brill (Sheboygan Falls) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents, after overwhelmingly passing both

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Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin: Callahan named Assembly recipient of 2025 Legislative Excellence Award

Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce Representative Calvin Callahan (R – Tomahawk) as the Assembly recipient of PIA’s 2025 Legislative Excellence Award, in honor of his leadership in authoring key legislation to protect Wisconsin’s consumers and the independent insurance channel. Rep. Callahan

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Barnes campaign: Talks plans to lower costs with UW College Dems

Barnes Highlights Experience: “Very Safe To Say, I’ve Been The Most Active Lieutenant Governor Of My Lifetime” Pitches Plans To Expand BadgerCare, Boost Family Farming, And Take On Donald Trump On Wednesday—as part of his Wisconsin Way tour—Mandela Barnes sat down with University of Wisconsin College Democrats to discuss his plans to

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Barnes campaign: Collective PAC endorses Mandela Barnes to be first Black Governor of Wisconsin

Nation’s Largest Political Organization Dedicated To Electing Black Leaders, Raising Over $50 Million To Support Over 500 Candidates Collective PAC Founder and President Quentin James: “Mandela Barnes Is Far And Away The Strongest Candidate In This Field, And Our Only Shot At Electing Wisconsin’s First Black Governor” Endorsement Builds On Support From End

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Condemns anti-Muslim and violent rhetoric from Brookfield alderman

Milwaukee, WI. April 9, 2026—  The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) Condemns Anti-Muslim and Violent Rhetoric from Brookfield Alderman The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is deeply disturbed by a series of public comments made by Brookfield Alderman Kristian Seals, which include anti-Muslim rhetoric, xenophobic language, and statements that appear

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Rep. Haywood: Statement on Assembly Bill 601 being signed into law

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 601(AB601) which would make changes to state law regarding online sports betting. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), a co-author of the bill, released the following statement: “Today marks a thoughtful and measured step forward for the State of Wisconsin.

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: ICYMI: State director encourages grassroots involvement in Heartland Post op-ed 

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak published a new op-ed in the Heartland Post Thursday encouraging more Wisconsinites to get involved in grassroots activism ahead of the elections this November. Novak wrote that the stakes are too high this year for Wisconsinites to sit on the sidelines, urging

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Rock County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Barbara W. McCrory’s retirement, effective May 15, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

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Sen. Larson: Members of the Milwaukee Delegation of Democratic State Legislators condemn the detention of Salah Sarsour, call for his immediate release

MILWAUKEE, WI – Salah Sarsour is a husband, father, grandfather, beloved neighbor, community leader, business owner, Muslim, Palestinian-American, and outspoken advocate for a free Palestine. Despite what this deeply corrupt Trump Administration may claim, it is because of his advocacy for his fellow Palestinians that he was targeted by immigration

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Recognizes inaugural Local News Day

GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement recognizing April 9, 2026 as the first-ever Local News Day: “Local news is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep our communities informed, connected, and accountable. It does more than report the headlines. It tells

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Sen. James, Rep. Hurd: Governor Evers chooses red tape over common sense

MADISON – Instead of signing a common-sense reform into law, Governor Evers chose to keep unnecessary government red tape in place by vetoing Assembly Bill (AB) 956 on Wednesday. This bill would have exempted certain agricultural warehouses from the requirement to install an automatic fire sprinkler system. While sprinklers can be a very

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Sen. Jacque: Stillbirth tax credit signed into law

Law provides statutory recognition to stillborn children, acknowledging loss suffered by parents MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Lindee Brill (Sheboygan Falls) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents, after overwhelmingly passing both the State Senate and Assembly, was signed into law today

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Sen. Jacque: Vulnerable victim protections signed by governor

New law modernizes how courts handle the testimony of minors MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Ben Franklin (De Pere) to modernize how Wisconsin handles the testimony of minors in a court setting was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Wisconsin Act

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Rep. Swearingen: Reacts to Representative Rob Brooks announcing retirement

Rhinelander, WI – State Representative Rob Swearingen released the following statement in response to Representative Rob Brooks announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026. “I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Representative Brooks on his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly. Representative Brooks has dedicated many years to public

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