Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged Representatives in the Assembly to vote NO on Assembly Bill 472, warning the bill misuses Wisconsin’s pro-nuclear momentum to advance a utility handout that shifts financial risk from investors onto ratepayers.  AFP-WI Legislative Director Jerry Ponio said, “Wisconsin ratepayers are being hammered by rising

Madison – State Senator Rob Stafsholt’s (R-New Richmond) bill to establish a Dairy Cattle Innovation Program in Wisconsin was approved today during a floor session of the State Senate. The bill that Senator Stafsholt authored with Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) would direct the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) introduced an amendment to Assembly Bill 840 on Tuesday. His amendment would have changed a Republican-authored data center bill to require a regulatory board to oversee the impacts of artificial intelligence on Wisconsin business practices and the workforce. Rep. Phelps’s amendment was rejected along

SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban. MADISON, Wis. — As the Wisconsin Supreme Court race heats up, far-right candidate Maria Lazar is desperately trying  to downplay her extreme views on abortion,

MADISON… Several pieces of legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) passed committee on Wednesday, including tougher penalties for traffickers of carfentanil- a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, support for military families in educating their children, and protection of second amendment rights. Bills authored by Sen. Jacque

MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate on Wednesday approved legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) to ensure school districts meet basic fiscal accountability standards before asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes. Assembly Bill 457 requires school districts to be in compliance with existing

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter was approved by the State Senate during its February floor session on Wednesday. Current law already provides a penalty enhancement for those convicted of dealing drugs within 1,000 feet of

As part of his Wisconsin Way agenda to make life more affordable and ahead of tonight’s small business forum with Main Street Action, Mandela Barnes is proposing a new statewide grant program to help small business entrepreneurs open full-service grocery stores in food deserts. Food affordability is a growing crisis

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that gives Wisconsin voters a direct say on whether to approve a local vehicle registration fee, commonly known as a wheel tax, was approved by the State Senate during its floor session on Wednesday. Senate Bill 467 requires any wheel tax

Donald Trump promised an economic “golden age” on “Day One,” but his first year back in office has been a complete disaster for working families. Instead, Trump has squeezed American families’ pocketbooks with skyrocketing prices and rising inflation, destroyed thousands of jobs, and implemented policies that will kick millions of

MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) passed the State Senate today. Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602) would opt Wisconsin-based scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program. The FSTC creates a non-refundable federal income tax credit

Madison, WI – Facing the prospect of being out of power in the Wisconsin Legislature for the first time in over a decade and a half, Wisconsin Republicans are once again seeking to amend our Wisconsin Constitution to avoid the Governor’s veto on a trio of regressive policies that stand in

MADISON, WI…Legislation to exempt taxes on qualified tips in Wisconsin was one of six bills authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to pass the State Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 36 passed the Senate on a strong bi-partisan 21-12 vote. The Assembly approved the companion bill last week, but

MADISON — After years of keeping pace with or outperforming the national economy, a new study from the MacIver Institute and the Center of the American Experiment Wisconsin has fallen to the bottom of the barrel over the last decade. The report, Accounting for Growth in Wisconsin: Performance and Prospects, reveals

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin and local businesses across the state wrapped up their “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive,” collecting nearly 100 coats for Wisconsin families struggling with rising costs thanks to tariffs, increasing healthcare premiums, and other policies that are making essential items unaffordable for

“This proposed Constitutional Amendment says government cannot discriminate. It says government cannot favor one group over another. Today, most Democrats voted in favor of discrimination and racial favoritism. “This should not be controversial. There are only two reasons to vote against this proposal. Either you want government to discriminate based

The News: The “Equality Amendment,” otherwise known as Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102) will be on the November 2026 ballot after the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor today. The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the amendment last week. This is a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that prohibits state

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across Wisconsin: “Today’s hearing is an important step in delivering massive

Madison, Wis. — Robyn Davis, J.D., president and CEO of Brown County United Way, was honored with the Hometown Hero award on Jan. 20 in Madison, in front of the full Assembly, an honor bestowed by the Wisconsin State Assembly to state residents who have made an extraordinarily positive impact

[Racine, Wis.] — Today, Will Martin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. Representing 1,200 officers, the Milwaukee Police Association is Wisconsin’s largest local law enforcement union. The Milwaukee Police Association interviewed candidates and ultimately selected Martin after he presented his “Back the Blue &