MADISON, Wis. — The Republican majority in the Wisconsin state senate, which has not met in a floor session for over three months, finally returned today. However, Republicans once again failed to get the job done, rejecting consideration or action on any legislation tackling top issues like rising costs, the closing

MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R–Harrison) has announced that Deputy DylanOlson of the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office has been named the Third Assembly District’s2025 First Responder of the Year. Deputy Olson is being recognized for his consistentleadership and proactive service, in particular, his swift, life-saving actions during a June 2025incident

Legislators call on Governor to Sign the Bills Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature acted on two Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related bills authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc). Both bills will now head to Governor Evers for final action. “Senate Bills

Madison – Today, in the State Capitol, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders fromacross the State of Wisconsin for their service and sacrifice. Representative Lindee Brill (R-SheboyganFalls) honored Officer Cory Wilkens of the Kiel Police Department as the First Responder of the Year forthe 27th Assembly District. Representative Brill

Madison – In a significant series of legislative actions, the Wisconsin State Legislature has advanced a wide range of public safety, emergency services, criminal justice and transportation reforms aimed at improving community protections, supporting law enforcement and emergency responders, and enhancing legal processes statewide. In response, State Representative Adam Neylon

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 374: “Most of what gets done here in the capitol is common-sense, bipartisan fixes to state statute. SB 374 is exactly that. “In 2023, Major League Baseball entered into their first-ever

MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) honored Clark County first responder Roger Nitschke as the 69th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year. He was recognized along with first responders from across Wisconsin during the Assembly floor session today. “I received a number of excellent nominations from throughout the 69th District for this

Each reduces barriers and cuts red tape for Wisconsin citizens MADISON – Today, the State Senate passed four bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield): Senate Bill 151: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims. Employers currently have seven days to respond to requests for information from the Department

Madison, WI – Today, the State Assembly honored first responders from across Wisconsin during the First Responder of the Year Award ceremony. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) honored Lt. Caleb Lucht from Lake Country Fire and Rescue as the award recipient of the 97th Assembly District. Lt. Lucht was nominated by Lake

Madison, WI — Today, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) proudly honored Officer Tony Helstern as the First Responder of the Year for Wisconsin’s 91st Assembly District during a ceremony at the State Capitol, recognizing his extraordinary service, professional dedication, and heroic actions in the line of duty. Officer Helstern was

MADISON — State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) issued this statement today: “Today I and the State Assembly recognized Officer Kendell I. Corder and Officer AntonioObregon of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) as the 20th Assembly District’s FirstResponders of the Year, in a Recognition Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. “Officer

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) honored West Bend Assistant Fire Chief, Chuck Beistle, with the First Responder of the Year Award. Every session, all members of the Assembly may honor a first responder in their district who is deserving of the award. Representative Gundrum received nominations from

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative now ranks as the second-largest dairy cooperative in the nation, based on milk volume, according to Hoard’s Dairyman. The ranking, announced yesterday, moved Edge from third to second place due to an increase in member milk volume and growth in farm membership.

MADISON– Representative Robyn Vining honored all first responders who were involved in the August 2025 flood response in Brookfield, Wauwatosa, and Elm Grove at the Wisconsin State Capitol today as part of the Wisconsin State Assembly’s First Responders of the Year ceremony. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:

MADISON ­– Today, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) awarded Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff William Dandoy with the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award during this morning’s Assembly floor session. Every year, each state representative nominates a first responder in their Assembly district to be honored with this award.

MADISON – Today, First Responders from across Wisconsin gathered together in the Wisconsin State Assembly to receive the honor of First Responder of the Year Awards presented by each Wisconsin State Representative. Representative Alex Joers presented the 81st Assembly District Award to Middleton Fire Department Assistant Chief Gary Gillitzer.  Due

Today the Wisconsin Senate & Assembly approved AB 078 / SB 65 — a game-changing law that allows police to impound vehicles used in reckless driving offenses, regardless of vehicle ownership. Those borrowing cars or driving vehicles titled in someone else’s name will no longer be protected by lukewarm laws.

MADISON, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) hand delivered hundreds of public comment petitions to the Evers/Rodriguez administration from farmers and families across Southwest Wisconsin opposing their outrageous agricultural fee increases. AFP Grassroots Engagement Director Nicole Tyc was joined by farmers and community members to bring their voices directly to the

MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement after Governor Evers requested the State Building Commission to release the $15 million allocated in the state budget to create a plan for the closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution. “I appreciate all the work being done to ensure

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) had multiple legislative initiatives pass the Senate floor with bipartisan support. The bills focused on protecting our Wisconsin children and promoting changes to the state’s mental health system that would benefit those seeking or receiving treatment. Assembly Bill 388 creates the legislative framework for the