MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Senate Bill 7 that would have created a strict ban on land ownership by a citizen of or business based in countries considered “foreign adversaries.” “We are very disappointed at

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Madison – This week, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) announced his retirement from the state legislature. After the announcement, Senator Bob Wirch (D- Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Throughout his 16 years in the State Senate, Senator Wanggaard has done a good job representing his constituents. I wish Van and his

MADISON, Wis. — Maria Lazar’s statements on the campaign trail paint a clear picture for Wisconsin voters: She will not protect their constitutional right to vote on the Supreme Court bench.  In a recent interview with The Daily Cardinal, Lazar said she “respected” the 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court’s conservative majority’s ruling in favor

Donald Trump says he “loves farmers” and that he’ll “never do anything to hurt our farmers,” but his reckless trade war has devastated America’s farmers, and his unpopular war of choice with Iran has pushed them to a breaking point. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent fertilizer prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on her Senate Republican colleagues to join her and fund TSA, FEMA, and other critical agencies at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Senate Republicans have now – on nine separate occasions – blocked bills to fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, Coast Guard,

MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 417, bipartisan legislation to ensure that Wisconsin patients and health care residents are not forced to suffer alone during a public health emergency, Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with the governor’s decision today to

Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her thoughts regarding the veto of Senate Bill 146, ensuring violent criminals are not allowed to change their name: “Today’s veto of Senate Bill 146 is a devastating blow to victims of violent crime, to the men and women of law enforcement, and to

Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce that Senator Romaine Quinn (R – Birchwood) has been named the Senate recipient of PIA’s 2025 Legislative Excellence Award, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to Wisconsin’s independent insurance agents and the consumers they serve.

The News: Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed the WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset,” a comprehensive regulatory reform package supported by a broad coalition of free-market groups and Wisconsin job creators. That package would have modernized the state’s regulatory system, restored constitutional checks and balances, and reduced costs for families and businesses across

MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to combat retail theft in Wisconsin was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers’ today as Act 106. “Criminals engaged in retail theft are repeatedly victimizing business owners and terrorizing our neighborhoods,” said Jacque.  “This lawlessness makes our communities less safe and

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge which connects Superior to Duluth, allowing easy travel between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Despite having voted against funding to revitalize and increase the safety of the bridge, Tom Tiffany released a statement touting the funding&nb… Please

MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 7, legislation that would have banned foreign adversaries of the United States from owning property in Wisconsin, Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with the governor’s decision to reject this common-sense proposal to protect the

MADISON, Wis. — With the Pentagon planning to seek $200 billion in additional funding for the ongoing war with Iran, Wisconsin families and farmers are the ones who will be left paying the price as the war sends costs soaring and threatens our economy.  Here are some of the ways Wisconsinites are

Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) expressed her disappointment at Governor Evers vetoing SB 420, ensuring legal and constitutional protections are reserved for human beings and not inanimate objects: “Today, the Governor chose to veto Senate Bill 420, a decision that represents yet another step in a troubling pattern of undermining

Madison, WI — Today, a bill to shrink government authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) became law. Senate Bill 395 (SB 395), removed obsolete and outdated provisions from Wisconsin statutes, things that been sunset in law well over a decade ago.  These outdated statutes have now officially been removed from

Madison, WI — Today, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) expressed disappointment following the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 7, legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring real property in Wisconsin. This legislation would have prohibited foreign principals tied to hostile governments from owning or controlling land in Wisconsin—an increasingly urgen…

MADISON, WI — Legislation authored by State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) to combat organized retail theft has been signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 106. This new law strengthens Wisconsin’s ability to prosecute retail theft by allowing prosecutors to aggregate the value of stolen merchandise across multiple thefts when those

Madison: Governor Tony Evers has vetoed the “Red Tape Reset” legislative package, blocking a series of reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and expanding opportunity. The package sought to make live more affordable by reining in the growing cost of government rules on Wisconsin families and job creators. “People are struggling