MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement following the reintroduction of paid leave legislation by Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Reps. Francesca Hong and Kalan Haywood on Tuesday. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “At some point in our lives, we will all need to take time

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) held a press conference to introduce Save Our Schools: a K-12 education bill that raises the special education reimbursement rate to 90%, indexes per-pupil funding to inflation, and provides grants to students enrolled

Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) celebrated the signing of seven bills he authored into law. These bills improve Wisconsinites’ access to mental health care, strengthen the safety of our communities and our kids, protect stranded motorists, clean up laws governing housing, promote public health, and encourage

In an explosive ruling Tuesday, a Wisconsin Judge refused to even consider a hearing on his own alleged misconduct and that of other court staff. Citing expert analysis and other evidence, attorneys for Jim Troupis, President Trump’s 2020 Wisconsin recount counsel, allege that a Dane County Circuit Court law clerk,

MADISON, WI –On Monday, legislative democrats introduced legislation that would ensure school district’s special education costs are reimbursed to the percentages estimated during the 2025-27 state budget, 42% and 45%. Rep. Lori Palmeri released the following statement: “When the state budget was signed this summer, school districts were expecting their

Tiffany voted against expanding benefits for firefighters who developed job-related diseases and cancer Tom Tiffany voted against funding for lead pipe removal and PFAS cleanup Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiffany voted against funding for suicide prevention for health care professionals MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany has a long record of bad

New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed that Rep. Tom Tiffany helped create the “billionaire-loophole” that allows unlimited amounts of dark money to flow into elections and crowd out the voice of Wisconsin voters. Now, as a candidate for governor, he’s trying to distance himself from the loopholes he supported in the

MILWAUKEE – During a volunteer event at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, County Executive David Crowley, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, and food pantry partners provided an update on Milwaukee County’s efforts to provide supplemental food assistance for residents affected by the recent government shutdown and ongoing

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 423/Assembly Bill 422 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 59, which closes a loophole for hiding a corpse in state law. Following the discovery of the remains of Starkie Swenson at High Cliff State Park in 2021, Starkie’s killer,

WAUSAU, WI – Five additional Wisconsin Sheriffs have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor. This brings the total to twenty Sheriffs across the state, along with the Milwaukee Police Association. “More sheriffs and more Wisconsin voters are joining this campaign because they know we need leadership that puts public safety first.

MADISON, WI – Reported today, CBS News is spotlighting Democrats’ momentum in their efforts to build towards a blue wave in state legislatures across the country. The article reports that the DLCC is setting its sights on 650 legislative seats, specifically highlighting Democrat’s chances to win majorities in Wisconsin. The DLCC plans a $50 million

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,057,100 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to September 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for September 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.1%, which is 1.3

Complaint Filed after Public Service Commission Denies Records Request, Claims Confidentiality  Madison, WI—Yesterday, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court to compel the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to release records showing projected energy demand for Meta’s new data center in Beaver Dam.   MEA, a nonprofit

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced more than $159 million has been allocated to municipalities through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, including $40 million specifically for the City of Racine.   Following the announcement, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin Capitol Holiday Tree was nationally ranked No. 7 by USA Today as part of the 10 BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for the “Best Public Holiday Lights Display.” Awardees were chosen from a pool of candidates across the nation through a public voting system,

The Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) today voted to advance two major highway studies that will investigate safety improvements and operational solutions along high-volume routes in northwest and southeast Wisconsin. The studies of the US 53 corridor in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties and I-94 in Waukesha County (Willow Glen Road

It’s been more than 800 days since the Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023. Wisconsinites haven’t seen a new and updated Farm Bill since 2018, and Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are missing in action.  Van Orden and Steil are failing to address the growing challenges facing Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – After democratic lawmakers spent weeks calling out attacks on reproductive healthcare, it’s clear that Republicans in Wisconsin have realized they cannot win by going after women and Wisconsin’s doctors. A new amendment offered by Rep. Gustafson (R-Omro) removes both the catch kit requirement and the financial penalty for doctors from Assembly Bill

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion in the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday on behalf of 24-year-old Jaciel Cirrus Rojas, who has been unlawfully detained in the Dodge County Jail by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since June.  Cirrus Rojas was given a bond hearing and cleared to

PLOVER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 150 farmers, agricultural industry representatives, conservation organization members and government leaders gathered at the Agriculture & Conservation Roundtable on Dec. 9 to tackle one of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: keeping our waters drinkable, fishable and swimmable while