MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following statement in response to the governor’s veto: “I was disappointed

The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as 12. These women carried enormous pain for decades because they

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “We acknowledge the seriousness

MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at the Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy in

Madison – Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration announced today that Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion. “I am incredibly proud to work in state government and to serve the people of Wisconsin. It

MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s re-election campaign. “Sheriff Barrett has built a safer and fairer community by investing in smart, compassionate public safety. His work to expand mental health crisis response, launch addiction treatment programs, and strengthen re-entry

ALBANY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Green County District Attorney Craig Nolen today announced the sentencing of Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, age 21, of Albany, Wis. to life in prison for killing his infant daughter in January 2021. Under the sentence, Kruckenberg Anderson is eligible for extended

MADISON – Following the State Senate’s unanimous passage of the PFAS funding bill, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a major victory for clean drinking water. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for his signature. Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager, had this to say: “This

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto kiosks across the state. The Senate’s bipartisan, unanimous 33-0 vote

MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system.  The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts, and violations of rights of prisoners from prisoners in state

Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job of addressing rising property taxes and ongoing challenges in school

NEENAH, Wis. – Today, Neenah School Board Member Lauri Asbury announced her bid for the 53rd Assembly District. Asbury has served on the Neenah School Board since 2016 and has been an active member of several community organizations, including: the Neenah Menasha Emergency Society, the Winnebago Area Literacy Council, Samaritan,

Tech. Sgt. Nelson nominates Infrastructure Services Deputy CIO Janicki with Patriot Award Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and its Learning and Information Technology (LIT) department received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Certificate of Appreciation on March 17. ESGR is a Department of

MADISON, WI (March 18, 2026) – Last week, Landmark Credit Union announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase American National Bank-Fox Cities. Credit unions continue to demonstrate to people across Wisconsin that they are a proven financial partner, and Landmark’s announcement further confirms this fact.  Unfortunately, it comes as no surprise that the Wisconsin Bankers Association

Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage from 30 days to one year after birth. The bipartisan bill, authored by Senator Jesse James and Representative Patrick Snyder, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. Wisconsin Right to Life has championed this legislation for several legislative sessions and thanks Senator James

A recent press release issued by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin misrepresents the status of its proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha—misstatements that are already generating inaccurate headlines. The Tribe’s release claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) review ensured “that all applicable regulations have been met,” and quotes Tribal Chairman

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period afterchildbirth. “Today we celebrate the signing of the postpartum bill,”

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide input on resource management in the state. An

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged voters to support Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116) on the upcoming November ballot, a constitutional amendment that would prevent any governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes.  The Legislature passed the amended resolution Tuesday, sending it to voters for final

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to bring these bills forward.  “These bills provide farmers with important protections from