MADISON, WI – Today, an article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel underscored the significance of State Senator Rob Hutton’s decision to drop out of the race for the 5th State Senate District against State Representative Robyn Vining. Senator Hutton’s retirement comes after the release of 2025 campaign finance filings, which placed Representative Vining

Madison – Yesterday, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) released the Report of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. The report outlines the work of the task force, provides recommendations for new legislation, endorses existing legislation, and makes recommendations for further legislative review. Representative Brill offered the following remarks:

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general in sending a letter demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and its AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent Grok from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual

MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted for legislation that would reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four years, along with a package of bills aimed at protecting Wisconsinites from being exploited by foreign adversaries. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds the development of outdoor recreation opportunities

Milwaukee, WI — Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsements of Rep. Francesca Hong (D-76) for Wisconsin Governor and Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) for Wisconsin Assembly District 19. Hong and Clancy are seeking the Democratic nominations for their respective positions, with Hong facing an already crowded field of Democratic

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin Cities area

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied secured $12.4 million for Community Funding Projects in Northeast Wisconsin with yesterday’s passage of the final appropriations bills to fund the government for FY26. “My number one goal in Washington is to make life better for the great people of Wisconsin’s 8th District, and I

MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes direct action to lower costs, reduce uncertainty, and support families.

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan support for the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant, which provide essential mental health and substance abuse services that are a

Wisconsin families are struggling. Across Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Green Bay, and communities statewide, families are paying more for groceries, utilities, and health insurance. School districts face those same pressures. We are paying more to feed students, heat and power our schools, and cover rising employee healthcare costs. Like families,

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released its Data Center Accountability Framework, a statewide roadmap for policymakers to manage the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers in the state. The framework outlines clear, actionable guidelines to ensure data center projects protect consumers and grow Wisconsin’s economy, without compromising

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on 2025 Assembly Bill 840 – a partisan bill on data centers that has little support from key stakeholders. Assembly Democrats introduced amendments that would protect Wisconsinites’ energy bills, safeguard against environmental harms, and support good jobs, but Republican lawmakers rejected them. The Assembly Floor

MILWAUKEE – Jan. 23, 2026 –— Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin welcomes the Wisconsin Assembly’s declaration of January as Blood Donor Month in the State of Wisconsin. This recognition aligns with National Blood Donor Month and underscores Wisconsin’s commitment to a robust, lifesaving blood supply. Versiti is grateful to state Representative

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in partnership with Brown County and gener8tor, will host the inaugural UW–Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Showcase on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the UW-Green Bay University Union (Phoenix Room B). The event is open to the public, and will feature pitch presentations from five e… Please log in

MADISON— In response to growing concerns surrounding social media platforms’ negative impacts on young people, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced the Age‑Appropriate Design Code. This legislation, introduced Thursday as LRB-5458/1, would require digital platforms to embed “privacy by design and safety by default” protections for minors. Recent testimony received by

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy applauds the state legislature for their action to advance proposed Constitutional amendments this week. The proposed amendments would crack down on DEI mandates, prohibit the closing of religious facilities in response to a public health emergency, and limit the governor’s veto

After the Trump administration’s first year and Congressional Republicans voting for harmful economic policies, working families continue to pay the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new economic data details how rising costs spurred by the tariffs and other policies are forcing Wisconsin families to stretch their budgets even further. 

MADISON—Today, a substantial group of respected Dane County Supervisors announced their endorsements of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. County Supervisors Colin Barushok (District 1), Henry Fries (District 5), Erin Welsh (District 7), Richelle Andrae (District 11), Rick Rose (District

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, and the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. Congressman Fitzgerald also received an “A+” rating on the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List