MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Anderson was joined by Senator LaTonya Johnson in introducing legislation aimed at supporting people who stutter (LRB-1301). The bill would require insurance policies to cover certain habilitative and rehabilitative speech therapies, ensuring those with stutters are afforded proper coverage and care. Stuttering-related stigma continues to

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Chris Taylor launched her first ad for her Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign, and new reporting shows how her campaign’s massive fundraising edge is allowing her to communicate directly with voters. In contrast, far-right extremist Maria Lazar has posted abysmal fundraising numbers, raising just $190,000 in the last

Applications Open for Fourth Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds Madison, Wis. – This week, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement of eligible public transit buses under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 2026 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “It was a privilege to hear about

MADISON —Senators Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), along with Representatives Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) have introduced LRB-0463/LRB-6339 to strengthen oversight of student loan servicers and protect Wisconsin borrowers from predatory and deceptive practices. The legislation follows recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Student

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature convened for the 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, with Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivering the annual address. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It was a privilege to be able to attend

2026 State of the Tribes creates clear mandate to fix past harms while building a just future MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin celebrated its 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, featuring an address from Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The State of the

MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) passed the State Assembly today. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) administers the Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs programs to individuals looking to transition into the workforce. “This program helps thousands of Wisconsinites get to work each

WISCONSIN – The right to vote absentee has been protected by a judge in Dane County, WIsconsin. The former city clerk of Madison Maribeth Witzel-Behl argued to the court that the negligence lawsuit lodged against her for failing to count 193 ballots in the 2024 election should be discarded due to antiquated language

WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will begin accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. “My top priority as Congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life better for the great people of Northeast Wisconsin, and that

“It is good to see that Joel Brennan, a late starter in the race, has a sound [plan] for defending democracy at a point when Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach demands smart and effective responses.” “The prospect that Trump will target Wisconsin with his election “nationalization” scheme has to be treated

“This agenda and what we are seeing from the Trump administration is every bit as much Trump’s as Tom Tiffany’s, and we need to do what we can here in Wisconsin to deliver a resounding rejection of it this year.”  — WisDems Chair Devin Remiker MADISON, Wis. — Last week, WisDems Chair

MADISON – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Every year, I am grateful to hear from our tribal leaders in

Madison, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Nicole Boyd delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The State of the Tribes Address is

Certificate courses in areas such as manufacturing, cybersecurity will train hundreds of workers over the next four years Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout will work closely with Wisconsin businesses to ensure a recently announced $2 million federal grant will provide hundreds of

Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Karin Tyler to lead the Department of Community Wellness and Safety where she will oversee the work to build public safety and advance violence prevention in Milwaukee. The Mayor submitted Tyler’s name for Common Council approval earlier today. “For the better part of a decade,

GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, appreciates the United States’ signing of recent trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina. The reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala build on the Dominican Republic-Central America Free

MADISON ­– Today, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) introduced LRB-5091, a bill that would crack down on firearm dealers to address ongoing gun trafficking in Wisconsin. The legislation was introduced alongside Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee), and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove). “As we continue

MILWAUKEE – In response to the Trump administration denying Wisconsin’s request for federal assistance to repair public infrastructure after last summer’s historic flooding, County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement:  “The Trump administration’s decision to deny Wisconsin federal disaster relief — twice — means tens of millions of dollars in repairs