OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Trump signed a Proclamation to reform the H-1B visa program to protect American workers. “Relying on foreign labor is not a long-term solution, it’s a broken system. If we’re serious about fixing this problem, we need to put

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Congressman Tom Tiffany’s decision to run for governor. “Wisconsin needs a governor who will work with President Trump in Madison like Congress is in Washington. Tony Evers and the Democrats have made our communities less safe and

MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was appointed to serve as the ranking Democratic member on the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Judiciary. Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay) was also added as an additional committee member. Both Representatives Hysell and Spaude are attorneys—Hysell a practicing attorney at LawtonCates, S.C. and

Madison, WI – We now know the identity of the “Very Large Customer” WE Energies used to justify the need for a new, highly unpopular Oak Creek methane power plant – it’s Microsoft. The global tech conglomerate is in the process of purchasing 244 acres of land – most of it previously

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary August 2025 unemployment rates decreased

MADISON – Today, Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after Legislative Republicans introduced their elections bill package, which included legislation that allows the processing of absentee ballots on the day prior to the election, commonly known as Monday processing, as well as many provisions that would make voting

Green Bay, WI —State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) announced today the introduction of a suite of pro-democracy bills designed to ensure Wisconsin’s elections remain free, fair, and accessible. The package includes new protections for election workers, voter education for high school students, and a measure empowering communities to adopt

Madison, WI – Wednesday morning, All Voting is Local hosted a joint press conference with Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns & Elections and Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa), vice chair of Campaigns & Elections featuring competing bill packages and diverging approaches to elections. Representative Lee Snodgras… Please

WISCONSIN – Today, bipartisan legislators announced the introduction of election reform bills reflecting the will of more than 70% of Wisconsin voters. Reforms proposed will clear up confusion on Election Night by allowing pre-processing of absentee and mail in ballots on Monday before Election Day while establishing clear statewide regulations for the

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Oct. 1-2, via written releases. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a national survey on political violence, the Trump administration, its policies,

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the circulation of additional pro-nuclear legislation: “With energy demand on the rise as several data centers are being proposed, it is critical that we find solutions to dramatically increase our energy supply as quickly as possible. Thankfully, the nuclear

GREEN BAY, WIS. – In solidarity, resilience, and pride, the Green Bay community will come together on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with We Will Still Be Seen: A Pop-Up Pride in downtown Green Bay. The grassroots, family-friendly Pride celebration will start with a rally on the CityDeck along the Fox River at 12

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4.  Waterfowl hunters can keep themselves, their parties and their dogs safe by following just

“DPI Changing the Scoreboard to Avoid Showing the Score” Delafield, Wis. – IRG Action Fund’s Quinton Klabon will testify in front of the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education on the Department of Public Instruction’s recent changes to the report card rating system.  WHY IT MATTERS:  School report cards tell

Wisconsin soybean farmers hit hard by tariffs need real leadership in Congress  EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, called on President Trump to exempt soybeans from tariffs and protect the livelihoods of Western Wisconsin farmers.  “I grew up on a farm and I

MADISON, WI – Raj Shukla of Madison has been hired as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. Shukla comes to AARP – a national organization with more than 800,000 members in Wisconsin – after serving as President and CEO of

Madison, Wis – On Tuesday, during the contested case hearing on the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, certified Senior Professional Wetland Scientist Scott Storlid – who has more than 30 years’ experience as an environmental scientist – confirmed the Line 5 Relocation Project was “one of the most intensively studied projects”

STANLEY, WI – Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben released the following statement today announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, which is open following Tom Tiffany’s announcement that he’s running for Governor. “Now more than ever, Wisconsin needs people willing to step into the arena and fight to deliver on

Governor secured $150 million in 2025-27 Biennial Budget to continue successful program to improve local roads used by farmers, producers, and agricultural industries MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the first round of Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) grants funded… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

“Tariff Lover Tom Tiffany is raising your cost of living…It even costs more to wipe your bleep!” MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems launched a new TV ad detailing WI-07 Representative and GOP tariff loving gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany’s record of supporting rising costs on working families. The ad will air from Wednesday through