WATCH HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with Civic Media’s Daybreak with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson to talk about his plan to Freeze the Rates. Wisconsin families have seen the highest rate increases in the Midwest. Mandela Barnes laid out his plan to stand up for Wisconsinites by freezing utility rates, capping executive pay,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which could be possible from a timber harvest in Juneau County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Leader-Telegram points out that Tom Tiffany did not vote for funding to replace the Blatnik Bridge, despite releasing a recent statement seemingly taking a victory lap for the funding that neglects to mention this fact. The $1.05 billion released last week to replace the Blatnik Bridge

Today is the sixteenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, and hardworking Wisconsin families are paying for Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s failure to extend ACA tax credits. Premiums are higher and affordable options are shrinking, leaving many families in Wisconsin paying more each month or forgoing coverage entirely. A majority

MADISON- Today Senator Dora Drake was joined by Milwaukee Vision Zero advocates for a press conference on the legislature’s failure to keep Milwaukee streets safe from reckless driving incidents by failing to advance Senate Bill 375 despite public outcry from victims and Milwaukee residents.   The Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate have

A review of consumer bills shows large market price jumps in home natural gas costs. Energy assessments are an important first step to providing homeowners with relief through low-cost or free home insulation.  MILWAUKEE—If you felt your energy bills seemed higher, it turns out you were right. A review of natural gas

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, new KFF polling found that most Affordable Care Act customers blame Trump and Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden for their higher premium costs. The poll also found that Republican slashes to healthcare caused about 9% of Americans to forgo enrolling in the ACA this

Democrats claim to be in favor of helping Wisconsinites, but the actions of their party leadership tell a different story. Recent vetoes make it clear that when given the chance to lower costs, expand access, and strengthen security, they choose instead to protect government power and maintain the status quo.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the recent passage of three critical pieces of legislation: the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, and the Federal Working Animal Protection Act. On the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act: “Hunting is a

SURVEY SAYS: Farm data demands not REALLY voluntary, Responses shed light on key concerns ADC Survey Results Feb. 24 through March 14, 2026: “Are You in Control of Your Data?” GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy farmers across the country are increasingly being asked to provide detailed operational data to cooperatives, proprietary

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new and unlawful funding conditions imposed on all U.S. Department of

Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) author of Assembly Bill 180, now Wisconsin Act 116, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed the bill into law today. “Today, Wisconsin took an important step toward restoring the original purpose of Foodshare and protecting taxpayers from major new federal costs. I authored

AI Skills Access Passport, or ASAP, introduces generative AI fundamentals and statewide learning opportunities MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin and UW Credit Union today announced the launch of a new free short-form online video series designed to introduce Wisconsinites to the basics of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The free series,

Legislation would have cut burdensome red tape in overregulated state. MADISON WI (March 23, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in response to Governor Evers’ veto of the “Red Tape Reset” Package. “States with fewer regulations experience faster economic growth, highe…

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that former Village of Plainfield Fire Department Chief Jeffrey M. Kessenich has been charged with two felony counts of theft in a business setting and one count of misdemeanor theft for allegedly stealing $112,157 from

MADISON, WI – Today, Democratic Leader State Senator Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference to highlight how Senate Republicans are driving up property taxes for hardworking Wisconsin families by starving schools of much-needed state funding. In the upcoming spring election, 72 school districts are being forced

(Stevens Point, Wis. March 23, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator J.R. Claeys announced $115.2 million across eight states through the Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP), to ensure sawmills and other wood processing facilities have the necessary funding to establish, reopen… Please log in to

Protect Our Care Is Bringing Full-Court Pressure on Vulnerable Republicans for Driving Up Health Care Costs: Read Our New Report Here. Watch Our New Ads Here. Learn About Our New Seven-Figure Campaign Here. Washington, D.C. – To mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Protect Our Care

Protect Our Care’s March Madness Campaign is Amplifying How the ACA is Under Attack WISCONSIN – Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsinites impacted by the GOP War on Health Care joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and hold Republicans accountable

WI – Brayden Myer, an America First Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has announced a bold, common sense plan for election integrity reform, ending bureaucratic control and returning power to the people. “For too long, Wisconsin’s elections have been controlled by unaccountable bureaucrats,” says Myer. “Voters deserve a