MINOCQUA, WI – In a significant step forward, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court has taken preliminary action on a landmark lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s school choice program. The court has provided a window until November 14th for
IRG Supporters: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new tax reform opportunity as lawmakers in Madison continue to debate how best to deliver tax relief to Wisconsinites. IRG’s plan would target middle class workers and their families as
MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) highlighted their Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers legislation as the bill receives public hearings in the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families and
MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) will be introducing the Reproductive Freedom Act, designed to protect and expand freedom for Wisconsinites. The three components of the legislation will do the following: Restores the power
MADISON, Wis. — On the first day of Native American Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Tricia Zunker released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “This Native American Heritage Month,
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) today introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023 alongside Select Committee Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rep.
MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), a dedicated advocate for the well-being of Wisconsin’s youth, is proud to introduce LRB-4436, a transformative legislative initiative aimed at breaking down healthcare access barriers for unaccompanied minors in the state: “In
The Department of Health Services (DHS) will be adding a fourth site to a program initiated in 2020 that pilots a hub and spoke approach to treating Wisconsin Medicaid members affected by substance use disorder and physical and behavioral health
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the contributions of the many communities and Diasporas from Southeast Asia who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces during the war
The Wisconsin State Patrol’s November Law of the Month reminds drivers of the laws they must follow to create a safety zone for emergency crews on the highway. Communities across Wisconsin rely on the services of nearly 40,000 law enforcement officers, firefighters,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise
MADISON – A new poll of likely Wisconsin voters shows that school choice is exceptionally popular, with 67 percent of respondents saying they support the policy. Importantly, school choice earns bipartisan praise, with a majority of Democrats, Independents and Republicans in
MADISON, Wis. – The end of daylight-saving time is another reminder of the changing seasons in Wisconsin and the need to be ready to spend more time indoors. As people across the state prepare for winter, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to
Madison, WI— President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy plan is turbocharging our clean energy economy, revitalizing communities across the country. Wisconsin’s EV manufacturing industry is seeing a surge in investments. New clean energy projects have already spurred $445 million in investment
MADISON — Over the past several months, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond has traveled to each of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized Tribes to meet with leaders and Tribal Veteran Service Officers to discuss the issues unique to
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in an annual hearing titled, Threats to the Homeland, where he sought answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray,
Milwaukee, WI – Govs. Scott Walker and Tommy Thompson will serve as honorary co-chairs of the MKE 2024 Host Committee, whose role is to welcome the 2024 Republican National Convention to Milwaukee. The two governors will support the Host Committee’s work
Madison – The 18th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed on Monday, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is now in substantial compliance with 36 (or
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers has filed legal action against the GOP controlled state legislature amid ongoing failures to fulfill their duty of representing the best interests of Wisconsinites, and their continued efforts to disregard proper policy procedures as a means to
MADISON, Wis. – Ensuring the safety of our communities is a responsibility that belongs to everyone. To inform these efforts, a team of national and statewide leaders, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS), will provide
MINOCQUA, WI – In a significant step forward, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court has taken preliminary action on a landmark lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s school choice program. The court has provided a window until November 14th for all concerned parties to present their perspectives on whether the
IRG Supporters: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new tax reform opportunity as lawmakers in Madison continue to debate how best to deliver tax relief to Wisconsinites. IRG’s plan would target middle class workers and their families as they contend with continued economic hardship and inflation by eliminating
MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) highlighted their Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers legislation as the bill receives public hearings in the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families and the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) will be introducing the Reproductive Freedom Act, designed to protect and expand freedom for Wisconsinites. The three components of the legislation will do the following: Restores the power of individuals to make their own pregnancy healthcare decisions by
MADISON, Wis. — On the first day of Native American Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Tricia Zunker released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “This Native American Heritage Month, let’s honor the life and legacy of trailblazing Indigenous leader
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) today introduced the American Security Drone Act of 2023 alongside Select Committee Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA). The act would prohibit the federal government
MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), a dedicated advocate for the well-being of Wisconsin’s youth, is proud to introduce LRB-4436, a transformative legislative initiative aimed at breaking down healthcare access barriers for unaccompanied minors in the state: “In the state of Wisconsin, the right to consent to one’s
The Department of Health Services (DHS) will be adding a fourth site to a program initiated in 2020 that pilots a hub and spoke approach to treating Wisconsin Medicaid members affected by substance use disorder and physical and behavioral health issues that challenge their efforts in recovery. Vin Baker Recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the contributions of the many communities and Diasporas from Southeast Asia who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces during the war in Vietnam. The Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal
The Wisconsin State Patrol’s November Law of the Month reminds drivers of the laws they must follow to create a safety zone for emergency crews on the highway. Communities across Wisconsin rely on the services of nearly 40,000 law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers and tow truck drivers. Those first responders depend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the vital role that scholarships play in reducing
MADISON – A new poll of likely Wisconsin voters shows that school choice is exceptionally popular, with 67 percent of respondents saying they support the policy. Importantly, school choice earns bipartisan praise, with a majority of Democrats, Independents and Republicans in support. The poll was commissioned by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
MADISON, Wis. – The end of daylight-saving time is another reminder of the changing seasons in Wisconsin and the need to be ready to spend more time indoors. As people across the state prepare for winter, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the time change to tackle tasks that can help
Madison, WI— President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy plan is turbocharging our clean energy economy, revitalizing communities across the country. Wisconsin’s EV manufacturing industry is seeing a surge in investments. New clean energy projects have already spurred $445 million in investment in the state and helped create or move forward 512
MADISON — Over the past several months, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond has traveled to each of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized Tribes to meet with leaders and Tribal Veteran Service Officers to discuss the issues unique to veterans in their communities. Secretary-designee Bond was pleased to be
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in an annual hearing titled, Threats to the Homeland, where he sought answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and National
Milwaukee, WI – Govs. Scott Walker and Tommy Thompson will serve as honorary co-chairs of the MKE 2024 Host Committee, whose role is to welcome the 2024 Republican National Convention to Milwaukee. The two governors will support the Host Committee’s work in the months ahead as the Host Committee continues fundraising
Madison – The 18th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed on Monday, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is now in substantial compliance with 36 (or 72%) of the 50 provisions identified in the consent decree,
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers has filed legal action against the GOP controlled state legislature amid ongoing failures to fulfill their duty of representing the best interests of Wisconsinites, and their continued efforts to disregard proper policy procedures as a means to push their divisive and unpopular policies. In response, the following
MADISON, Wis. – Ensuring the safety of our communities is a responsibility that belongs to everyone. To inform these efforts, a team of national and statewide leaders, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS), will provide training on a behavioral approach to Preventing Targeted Violence in