New reporting finds that Derrick Van Orden failed to do anything to prevent a veterans home in Chippewa Falls from closing down – and even “personally balked at opportunities to save it.”  Klein Hall, a veterans home offering housing and supportive services, shut its doors at the end of September

Today, Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills to bolster Wisconsin’s university and technical college systems. The legislation was introduced at a joint press conference held at the State Capitol, attended by members of the Assembly and Senate along with advocates. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D—Kenosha) had the following

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 49 Republican senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary commending their recent statements on

MADISON –Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Higher Education Powers Wisconsin package aimed at strengthening the state’s higher education system. The package includes several key bills:  Student Success and Retention – Invests in programs to support student achievement and retention at both UW campuses and Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges. Tuition Promise … Please log in

Madison – This morning, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats announced legislation that provides funding for student advising and support to ensure students are able to stick with their programs and graduate, and opens the door for students of all income levels to attend UW schools. “Our own UW-Parkside has traditionally enrolled the highest

Their Bills Would Vastly Expand State Government, and Enable Dismantling of Our Administrative Code Today, in a joint hearing of the Assembly Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee and the Senate Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs Committee, we heard four bills authored by Republicans that would seriously jeopardize basic

Legislation Would Cut Regulatory Burden on Wisconsinites (Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) today celebrated the momentum behind his regulatory budgeting legislation, which received a public hearing as part of the Red Tape Reset package of reforms, four proposals designed to streamline regulations and expand opportunity across Wisconsin. Under Bradley’s proposal,

NFIB State Director, Luke Bacher, urged state legislators to alleviate regulatory burdens impacting Main Street MADISON, WI (October 9, 2025) — Luke Bacher, National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) State Director in Wisconsin testified before a joint hearing of the State Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, as well

Madison – Today, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) testified in favor of Assembly Bill 274, the Administrative Rule Sunset bill, that is part of the Republican party’s Red Tape Reset package. The proposed Rule Sunset legislation creates a seven-year sunset review process, requiring every chapter of Wisconsin’s Administrative Code to

This is State Senator Cory Tomczyk. I want to take a moment to praise the judge’s decision that upholds basic election integrity by requiring Wisconsin to verify the citizenship of registered voters. That’s not controversial — it’s common sense. In this country, only American citizens have the right to vote.

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. There’s no denying that our state can’t afford more parents leaving the workforce because they can’t find or afford quality child care. And during the 2025 Year of the Kid, it’s more important than ever to ensure that our kids have the high-quality

Student Success, Workforce Gains and Tuition Promise Bills to support students at Wisconsin Universities and Technical Colleges unveiled today Legislative Democrats have introduced two bills to support student success, improve the affordability of higher education, and help develop Wisconsin’s workforce. The group of legislators spearheading development of the “Higher Education

OGEMA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the state’s first Rustic Road at Timm’s Hill County Park in Ogema, just miles from Rustic Road 1 in Taylor County, which runs between WIS

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement applauding President Trump’s announcement of a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas: “I’d like to congratulate President Trump for his leadership and can-do attitude in securing a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas,” said Congressman Grothman. “This breakthrough offers real…

Introduction In an attention-driven ecosystem, Republicans’ decision to shut down the government has put the GOP health care crisis front and center for American families. With all eyes on Republicans for gutting health care tax credits and more than doubling premiums for over 20 million working people, it is plain

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff and partners Saturday, Oct. 11 for a 10th anniversary celebration of the Horicon Marsh Explorium, part of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. The day will feature a variety of activities highlighting the history of

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Rep. Foxx (NC-05) has served as chair of the House Rules Committee since 2025 and is currently the only woman leading a committee in the 119th Congress. In a statement, Rep. Foxx said “What

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Hesselbein, Wall, Pfaff, Smith, Keyeski, Habush Sinykin, Dassler-Alfheim, and Representative Jenna Jacobson introduced the new “Affordable Wisconsin Agenda”. Their remarks highlighted Senate Democrats’ commitment to lowering the costs of healthcare, childcare, housing, groceries, and energy across Wisconsin and made it clear that when Democrats win a maj…

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, October 9th, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation that will help students in every zip code have the opportunity to get a degree at a price they can afford, including a bill to extend Bucky’s Tuition Promise to campuses across the state.  Following the announcement, Assembly Democratic

MADISON, Wis. – As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Attorney General Josh Kaul is highlighting the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services’ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home. Safe at Home provides a legal substitute address to be used for both public and private