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

Many facilities have “no touch” policies that can delay care, lead to further injury or death, and overwhelm local EMS departments  Madison, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) introduced two bills related to fall prevention in residential care facilities, nursing homes, community-based residential facilities,

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have opened an emergency warming shelter and are urging residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures reach Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Southeast Wisconsin beginning Thursday, January 22, at midnight through Friday, January 23,

MADISON, WI. – Yesterday, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) released a series of bills relating to Government Efficiency and Modernization. “Thank you, Speaker Vos, for appointing me chair of the Speaker’s Task on Government Efficiency and Modernization. The committee held informational hearings, during which we heard from various agencies,

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WPR reveals the Wisconsin College Republicans received $1 million in out-of-state donations from billionaire GOP megadonors. Apparently, the money is earmarked for their endorsed candidate in the gubernatorial race, Tom Tiffany. Tiffany voted for the legislation allowing these kinds of donations in 2015 when it passed despite Democratic o…

MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for a legislative floor session. Assembly Bill 472, a nuclear omnibus bill that creates a nuclear energy generation tax credit and prioritizes nuclear energy resources; passed the State Assembly 86 – 11. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) said the following regarding yesterday’s

Madison, Wisconsin (January 23, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept four cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its November 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed