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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement creating the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. On Tuesday, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced that he is directing $10 million
MADISON- Today, Senator Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined Legislative Democrats in introducing the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives bill package. This package contains three bills: Healthy School Meals for All, to lower food costs for working families and support students; the Homestead Tax Credit, to
The court heard arguments in the Evers’ administration challenge of oversight powers the Legislature has granted the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules.
The latest fundraising reports show the Dem Party raised nearly $2.8 million between Oct. 22 — the close of the last reporting period — and Dec. 31. It spent $4.2 million and finished the year with $650,569 in the bank. The state GOP, meanwhile, reported $2.4 million in receipts over that period and $3 million in disbursements. The Republican Party finished 2024 with $673,257 cash on hand.
Today, the four largest public sector unions – the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – endorsed Ben Wikler for DNC Chair.
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
MADISON, WI – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a three-bill package to help working families across the state of Wisconsin. The Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package would cut the costs of grocery bills for families by enacting Healthy School Meals for All, decrease
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “Today, I met with RFK, Jr. because Wisconsinites
“While I attended the session of Congress to certify the 2024 election results on January 6th, I will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration. I normally attend ceremonies like inaugurations and State of the Union speeches; however, through his efforts
MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Palmeri co-authored, along with Assembly Democrats, the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives bill package to help working families in the 54th district and across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for renters and homeowners by
MADISON, Wis. — Try as he might to distract from his partisan past, noted anti-abortion warrior and far-right politician Brad Schimel is lugging around a long record opposing reproductive freedom as he campaigns to bring his extreme agenda to the Wisconsin Supreme
Milwaukee has long been a city built by immigrants—families who have worked hard, raised children, and contributed to the fabric of our neighborhoods. The news that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is possibly expanding its operations in Milwaukee
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was joined today by fellow State Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay) and State Sen. Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Brown County Courthouse. Judge Donald Zuidmulder was
MADISON- 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
Wisconsinites will see an important question on their ballot in the upcoming spring election: deciding if voters should be required to present photo identification to vote, making this requirement part of Wisconsin’s Constitution. Across the country, we are witnessing the
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Attendees at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference heard today that the referendum of the final Federal Milk Marketing Order rule has passed. The rule will be published Friday, ensuring the continuation of FMMOs, a program aimed
Madison, WI – Representative Ann Roe (D- Janesville) joined her fellow Democratic Legislators today in cosponsoring the Lowering Costs & Improving Lives Bill Package. These three bills will lower prescription drug prices, provide a statewide free school lunch program, and expand 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 lower costs for Wisconsinites by decreasing prescription drug prices through our Less for Rx agenda, reduce the property
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians relented on their unlawful road closures and a federal judge ordered the Biden administration to “take immediate action to prevent
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in support of Governor Evers’ proposal to establish a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in Wisconsin, which will be included in his 2025-27 biennial budget: “Wisconsin Farmers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement creating the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. On Tuesday, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced that he is directing $10 million for the Office to begin its work and administer gra…
MADISON- Today, Senator Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined Legislative Democrats in introducing the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives bill package. This package contains three bills: Healthy School Meals for All, to lower food costs for working families and support students; the Homestead Tax Credit, to lower the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners; and
The court heard arguments in the Evers’ administration challenge of oversight powers the Legislature has granted the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules.
The latest fundraising reports show the Dem Party raised nearly $2.8 million between Oct. 22 — the close of the last reporting period — and Dec. 31. It spent $4.2 million and finished the year with $650,569 in the bank. The state GOP, meanwhile, reported $2.4 million in receipts over that period and $3 million in disbursements. The Republican Party finished 2024 with $673,257 cash on hand.
Today, the four largest public sector unions – the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – endorsed Ben Wikler for DNC Chair. These unions represent critical Democratic Party field capacity and resources
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, WI – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a three-bill package to help working families across the state of Wisconsin. The Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package would cut the costs of grocery bills for families by enacting Healthy School Meals for All, decrease prescription drug prices through our Less for Rx agenda, and
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “Today, I met with RFK, Jr. because Wisconsinites expect that I give all the incoming President’s nominees a
“While I attended the session of Congress to certify the 2024 election results on January 6th, I will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration. I normally attend ceremonies like inaugurations and State of the Union speeches; however, through his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, President-elect Trump has shown no
MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Palmeri co-authored, along with Assembly Democrats, the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives bill package to help working families in the 54th district and across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, and cut the costs of
MADISON, Wis. — Try as he might to distract from his partisan past, noted anti-abortion warrior and far-right politician Brad Schimel is lugging around a long record opposing reproductive freedom as he campaigns to bring his extreme agenda to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. From his time as district attorney in Waukesha County
Milwaukee has long been a city built by immigrants—families who have worked hard, raised children, and contributed to the fabric of our neighborhoods. The news that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is possibly expanding its operations in Milwaukee is deeply concerning, especially in light of the incoming Administration’s
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was joined today by fellow State Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay) and State Sen. Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Brown County Courthouse. Judge Donald Zuidmulder was on hand to perform the swearing-in. “I love our community
MADISON- 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 for All,
Wisconsinites will see an important question on their ballot in the upcoming spring election: deciding if voters should be required to present photo identification to vote, making this requirement part of Wisconsin’s Constitution. Across the country, we are witnessing the negative impact liberal courts are having on voter identification laws.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Attendees at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference heard today that the referendum of the final Federal Milk Marketing Order rule has passed. The rule will be published Friday, ensuring the continuation of FMMOs, a program aimed at providing business assurances for dairy farmers and processors. Dana
Madison, WI – Representative Ann Roe (D- Janesville) joined her fellow Democratic Legislators today in cosponsoring the Lowering Costs & Improving Lives Bill Package. These three bills will lower prescription drug prices, provide a statewide free school lunch program, and expand the Homestead Tax Credit. Following the press conference, Rep. Roe stated:
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would lower costs for Wisconsinites by decreasing prescription drug prices through our Less for Rx agenda, reduce the property tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians relented on their unlawful road closures and a federal judge ordered the Biden administration to “take immediate action to prevent an effort by anyone to restrict access” to the roads
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in support of Governor Evers’ proposal to establish a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in Wisconsin, which will be included in his 2025-27 biennial budget: “Wisconsin Farmers Union strongly supports Governor Evers’ proposal to create a pathway