MADISON, Wis- Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to support working families across Wisconsin. This three-bill package expands the Homestead Tax Credit to ease tax burdens on low-income homeowners and renters, reduces grocery costs for families with Healthy School Meals for All, and tackles high prescription drug prices through

MADISON, Wis. – Emergencies can strike at any moment, often without warning. While adults are typically the ones expected to manage these situations, it is just as crucial for children and teens to be prepared. That is where the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program comes in. Designed for

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in our state for the 2024-2025 season. Nationwide, 16 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported. “We are saddened to announce the season’s first death of a child from flu in Wisconsin, and our deepest sympathy goes out

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured an additional endorsement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference. The Conference represents 18 IBEW Local Unions and over 15,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers across Wisconsin.  Since announcing her candidacy, Judge

Washington, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on the passage of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. “I am proud to have been a co-sponsor of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, and I applaud Congresswoman Mace for spearheading this effort. We

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 47 other state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block, Inc., for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use.  More than 50 million consumers in the

MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, cut the costs of grocery bills for families with Healthy School Meals for

EXCLUSIVE — The Republican State Leadership Committee plans to invest millions into Wisconsin’s and Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court races as part of its efforts to secure conservative control in 2025. In a memo to investors being sent out on Thursday and reviewed by the Washington Examiner, incoming RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón

MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. The proposal works to help Wisconsinites with rising costs by reducing the tax burden for fixed and low-income renters and homeowners, cutting the costs of grocery bills for families, and decreasing prescription drug prices. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement, responding to concerns regarding the potential placement of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility within County District 18, citing conflicting information about the facility and creating sensible processes that benefit all:  “As a Supervisor and veteran with

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help seniors and working families across our state, including as the lead author of legislation to expand Wisconsin’s Homestead Tax Credit. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for renters and homeowners by expanding the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) joined fellow Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package. This legislation includes the first of many proposals Rep. Andraca and her colleagues will put forward this session to help Wisconsinites struggling with rising costs.  Rep. Andraca released the following statement

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog that may result from the W3201 Maintenance Project in La Crosse County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that about $1 million in expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for future careers in advanced manufacturing and construction, filling critical workforce needs. Grant amounts will range from $5,000 to $100,000

MADISON – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) authored her first three pieces of legislation, alongside her Democratic colleagues, aimed at lowering costs for working families and seniors. The legislative package was released ten days after the Senator took the oath of office.  “This package addresses three big goals: feed kids,

MADISON – This morning, Legislative Democrats unveiled the Lowering Costs and Improving Lives Bill Package. This package includes proposals aimed at increasing student access to nutritious meals, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and expanding the homestead tax credit. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee), a sponsor of the package, released the following statement:

MADISON, Wis – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives bill package to help working class families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the financial burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit; decrease prescription drug prices through the Less for Rx agenda;

MADISON, WI – Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) joined Assembly Democrats at the Capitol to roll out a series of bills aimed directly at the most pressing needs of constituents in the 93rd Assembly District: public education, grocery costs, healthcare and prescription drugs, and the cost of housing. Rep. Phelps

MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, cut the costs of grocery bills for families by enacting Healthy School Meals

MADISON – Today, Democratic Representatives and Senators unveiled their first major package of bills that would help working families in Wisconsin afford everyday necessities like food, housing, and prescription drugs. Included in the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package are three bills that would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters