Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered his weekly radio address highlighting action he took this week to enact 35 bills into law. Bills enacted by the governor this week include new efforts to keep kids, families, and communities safe, including promoting roadway safety, increasing

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3383, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act. “America’s capital markets are the backbone of our economy. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I’ve seen firsthand how urgently

Madison, WI – This week Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) invited key stakeholders to a meeting with the Speaker at the State Capitol to discuss how the State of Wisconsin could partner with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to improve outcomes in our state’s largest district.  “MPS is our largest school district

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) introduced a proposed amendment to the state constitution for second consideration this week that aims to restore balance between the executive and legislative branches.  Wisconsin’s partial veto is widely regarded as one of the most expansive executive powers in the country. Unlike many states,

Madison, Wis. — Since the beginning of the legislative session, Rep. Roe and Legislative Democrats have put forward legislation to lower costs and improve lives. It has been over 250 days since Rep. Ann Roe (D–Janesville) co-sponsored three major cost-saving bills—Free School Meals for All, Less for Rx, and the Homestead

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed the impact Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act will have on Wisconsinites. Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs spoke with Spectrum News, explaining that the ACA has helped him afford health care while living with a preexisting condition. Jacobs is one of nearly 300,000 Wisconsin residents

MADISON—Today, State Rep. Joan Fitzgerald endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Fitzgerald (AD-46) joins fellow Representatives Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and … Please log in to access subscriber content. If

MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other state Democratic lawmakers and leading social justice and business interest groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable to the needs of working families in Wisconsin. If passed, the Paid Family Medical Leave Act will create a family and

Hi, I’m Representative Shae Sortwell and I represent the 2nd Assembly District. I wanted to take some time today to talk about this Christmas season! Christmas is a sacred time that calls us to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope He brought into the world. The season

MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee Alderperson and former State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa announced the major endorsement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Senator Baldwin, a champion for working families and equality, cited JoCasta’s proven record as a coalition-builder and her commitment to addressing the

MADISON, WI – Democrats across Wisconsin have demonstrated their commitment to fighting for public education funding this week. State Representative Robyn Vining reintroduced her ‘Save Our Schools’ Act, aimed at increasing the rate at which special education is reimbursed and increasing the per-pupil funding in our schools. Similarly, Senator Jeff Smith

Stakeholders and transportation partners met with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Thursday to continue discussions about emerging vehicle technologies. The Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC)’s December meeting focused on the use of automated vehicles (AVs) for those who don’t drive in Wisconsin. With feedback from transportation partners, WisDOT is