MADISON — Today, Judge Ben Jones issued a statement in response to the SCOTUS decision on tariffs: In a rare example of this U.S. Supreme Court doing the right thing, today they ruled against unilateral actions by an Executive acting beyond their authority. This is significant because the rule of

MADISON — State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has co-authored a bill that would allow Wisconsin residents enrolled in the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to obtain state occupational licenses, should they meet all other requirements.  That bill, Assembly Bill 759 (AB759), passed the State Assembly today with

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its legislative session this week, advancing five bills authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield). Senate Bill 16, Senate Bill 264, Senate Bill 431, Assembly Bill 460, and Assembly Bill 1032 were approved by the chamber, with several receiving bipartisan support. Senate Bill 16

Milwaukee, Wis. — Joel Brennan’s campaign for governor today announced that Sarah Abel, former Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, will serve as Campaign Manager, further strengthening a campaign competing across Wisconsin. “Sarah understands Wisconsin and what it takes to win here,” Brennan said. “I’m grateful she’s stepping in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Today, Feb. 20, is the first in a series of deadlines for ice anglers to remove shelters from inland and boundary waters around the state. Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily,

(MADISON, Wis.) Today Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) celebrated the Assembly Democrats victory in the fight for women’s health and family care as the Wisconsin Assembly finally voted on and passed Gail’s Law (insurance coverage for supplemental, diagnostic breast cancer screenings) and expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage. Rep. Arney released the following

Lt. Governor Barnes Will Be Joined By Wisconsinites Feeling The Pain Of Rising Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Grocery, and Utility Costs Under Trump Tour Kicks Off Today In Madison And Runs Through State Of The Union With Stops in Granton, Stevens Point, Catawba, Superior, Ashland, St. Croix,  Adams, And Milwaukee Lt.

MADISON, Wis. — Today, an ethics complaint was filed against the Republican Party of Wisconsin for clearly violating state campaign finance laws when they didn’t file a Pre-Primary report despite allocating time and money to this election. According to state statutes, if a political party like RPW “makes or accepts contributions, makes disbursements, or incurs

MADISON, WI — State Senator Jamie Wall issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed Senate Bill 884, bipartisan legislation to update how courts consider audiovisual recordings of children’s statements as evidence in criminal proceedings. “Yesterday we took an important step to protect kids in tough situations,” Senator Wall

MADISON – Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah] praised passage of two important bills for women’s health care he co-authored and championed in the Assembly – Gail’s Law and Expanding Postpartum Health Coverage for new moms from 60 days to a full 12 months. “I was proud to co-author and

Public Comment Period Open Through March 6 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on migratory bird hunting season frameworks for the years 2026-2030. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public hearings) through

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) State Director Megan Novak officially announced the chapter’s endorsement of Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor on Thursday during an appearance on the Dan O’Donnell Show, highlighting why AFP believes he offers the best path forward for Wisconsinites struggling with the steep cost of living.  “Not only does Tom

MADISON – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R–De Pere) is pleased to announce the passage of several important pieces of legislation that he co-authored or co-sponsored on the Assembly floor yesterday. Assembly Bill 912/Senate Bill 884, co-authored by Representative Franklin, updates the rules governing the admissibility of audiovisual recordings of children’s

This week the State Assembly passed eight bills that were proposed by the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services. Rep. Doyle served as the Vice-Chair of the Task Force, and had the following to say: “The task force on Elder Services set out to identify ways to improve the

Tom Tiffany Told NOTUS That Wisconsin Farmers’ Pain From Tariffs Is Worth It “At The End Of The Day” Fourth Generation Wisconsin Farmer And Mandela Barnes Supporter Responds In Heartland Signal: “By The Time That Day Comes, Every Farmer I Know Will Be Out Of Business” Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “Our Farmers Don’t

STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that an ongoing tree-clearing project has been taking place at Potawatomi State Park to remove obstructions from the flight path of the Door County Cherryland Airport, which neighbors the property. Trees needed to be removed to maintain a safe path of travel for aircra… Please log

“Spreading misinformation about our tribe is consistent with Representative Tiffany’s partisan agenda and serves only as a distraction that accomplishes nothing, which echoes his legislative track record over the past six years.” — Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe President John Johnson MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details how GOP

MADISON — Two bipartisan housing bills authored by State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) cleared important legislative hurdles.  Senate Bill 663 (SB663), which would bring down housing costs by reducing unnecessary bureaucracies in housing construction, was passed on a voice vote by the State Senate; and Assembly Bill 454 (AB454), which

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling blocking President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs: “For nearly a year, Americans have felt the pain of Donald Trump’s reckless trade war – families paying more at the checkout counter, farmers cut

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports 10 snowmobile fatalities so far this year and urges all snowmobile operators to ride safely and ride smart. Sled Safe education/enforcement weekends were held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8, 2026. During those weekends, DNR conservation wardens patrolled snowmobile trails, providing safety