MADISON, Wis. – The Britannica Dictionary defines compromise as “a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.” With his veto of the bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, Gov. Tony Evers apparently believes compromise means “I

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced an endorsement from Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage today. In his endorsement, Sheriff John Gossage expressed his strong support for André Jacque, stating, “I have known Andre for over 14 years, all of

MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today is clear: lobbyist cash matters more to him than the

WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary School in Wausau, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Steven Point) released the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota, opened to traffic in 2019. The $63 million project was led by

MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives.  The program, included in a broad update of state financial

Today Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced she is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. Lyerly believes the overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused the country to “suffer… From lack of ability to make our own personal health care decisions.”   Dr. Lyerly was also one of three doctors who joined WI Attorney General Josh Kaul in

The News: Today, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) reached a settlement agreement ending discriminatory DEI practices at the State Bar. Now, our client’s mandatory and annual State Bar dues will not fund internships and policies primarily based on race, but rather

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to Eric Hovde announcing his continued support for an abortion ban: “Today, Eric Hovde reiterated that he supports banning abortion and supported the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which led to millions of Wisconsin women

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, President Biden hosted an event to celebrate lower inhaler costs, which have been under scrutiny for years, thanks to the leadership of Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). More than 27 million people across the country – and over 500,000 in Wisconsin – have asthma, which disproportionately impacts

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Washington, DC – Today, No Labels is ending our effort to put forth a Unity ticket in the 2024 presidential election. Americans remain more open to an independent presidential run, and hungrier for unifying national leadership, than ever before. But No Labels has always said we would only offer our

Madison, WI – April 4, 2024 – The State Bar of Wisconsin has reached a settlement regarding its Diversity Clerkship Program, which was challenged in federal court. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has agreed to dismiss this portion of the lawsuit after a clarification in the State Bar’s definition

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin and newly enacted bipartisan legislation, 2023 Wisconsin Act 266, which Gov. Evers enacted today, requiring schools to include education on the contributions and history of Hmong Americans and Asian Americans in Wisconsin. Wisconsin law requires K-12 schools

Talk to almost anyone in our larger cities and they will tell you: crime is getting worse. Police officers are frustrated at too often having to arrest the same offenders day after day. Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. Public safety is a top priority of the Republican Legislature. We need

Madison, WI—Today, more than a dozen Wisconsin environmental and public health groups sent a joint letter urging Governor Evers to veto Senate Bill 312, a PFAS bill that the groups say fails to deliver much-needed aid to communities impacted by PFAS contamination and ultimately leaves those communities worse off by

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Appleton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes watermain replacements on Spencer street in the city of Appleton. Activities related to

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Forty Wisconsin National Guard Airmen and Soldiers spent the week of March 17-22 collaborating with, and training alongside, members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in support of the State Partnership Program. The cost-effective State Partnership Program is administered by the National Guard

Our west-central Wisconsin community has an incredible opportunity in the 2024 elections. New, fairer legislative maps allow for meaningful collaboration between urban, suburban, and rural residents, to break from the status quo and achieve a positive, progressive future. That’s why I’m excited to announce my candidacy for the 93rd Assembly