Contact:Senator Chris Larson(608) 266-7505 Madison, WI – Today is an exciting day for the future of our Senate Democratic Caucus.  I want to congratulate Senator Dianne Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the struggles to come. For the first

I am beyond honored to have earned the confidence of this inspirational, hard-working and talented group of Senators. I am proud to lead such a strong group the rest of this session and into the year ahead. Working together we have great opportunities ahead of us. As leader, I will

“I join the many other Americans who, today, mourn the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor served as a role model in the law, was a pioneer for women, and was an elegant and extraordinarily kind woman. Having not sought the appointment, she served the Court, the law,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, North Carolina became the latest state to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, leaving Wisconsin one of just 10 remaining states not to have expanded this critical program and provide high-quality care to more families. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement:

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in support of Act 10, critical collective bargaining reforms that were put in place by Governor Scott Walker in 2011. WILL was founded in 2011, partially in response to the legal challenges to lawful acts of Governor Walker and the Wisconsin

While President Biden and Democrats continue fighting to make health care more affordable and accessible, Donald Trump spent this week doubling down on his threats to rip away health care coverage and spike costs for millions of hardworking Americans by repealing the Affordable Care Act. In Florida: Florida’s Voice: Trump reignites

(Madison, WI) Madison activists are occupying Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office because she has refused to respond to her constituents calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. International human rights organizations are clear that we are witnessing major war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide. Over 20,000 civilians, including over 6,000

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul spoke out on Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act. Joined by Wisconsinites with personal experiences with the ACA, AG Kaul drew a sharp contrast between Republicans’ repeated attempts to rip away Wisconsinites’ health care, and President Biden and Democrats’

(MADISON) – Upon learning of the death of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day  O’Connor, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:  “As the first woman seated on the nation’s highest court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor did the  heavy lifting. She changed the trajectory of women in

Madison, WI – State Representatives Rob Swearingen, Calvin Callahan, and Senator Mary Felzkowski are seeking public input regarding the 2023 gun deer hunting season in Wisconsin – including, but not limited to, the gray wolf impact on our deer population. Event Details: Date: December 21st  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S.J.Res. 32. S.J.Res. 32 expresses Congress’s disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) burdensome and overly complex final rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. “I was proud to vote in support of

WISCONSIN — Today, North Carolina is beginning to implement its Medicaid expansion program, extending affordable health care to an estimated 600,000 people. As North Carolinians are finally given this long overdue relief, Republican lawmakers in 10 states, including Wisconsin, are blocking the lifesaving program. As a result, nearly 3.5 million

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nominations are now open for the 20th annual Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Invader Crusaders Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 18, 2024. Invader Crusaders are Wisconsin residents and organizations who made significant contributions in 2023 to prevent, control or

MADISON, Wis. – With the next government funding deadline looming in January, and the House of Representatives only scheduled to be in session 8 days before the end of the year, Wisconsinites are speaking out about harmful cuts that have been backed by Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden.

MADISON, Wis. — As unions from across the state have now filed legal action to restore their rights in the workplace – like negotiating fair pay and advocating for safety on the job – A Better Wisconsin Together stands in solidarity with their ongoing efforts to secure what should be

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working closely with animal health officials on a joint incident response.

Today, Derrick Van Orden voted to keep serial liar George Santos in Congress – breaking with Republicans and Democrats when a vote was called to expel. The bipartisan House Ethics Committee recently released a report detailing “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by the fraudster. The investigative report concluded that Santos “cannot be trusted.”  Santos – who… Please

WHEATON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Chippewa County, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Friday, December 1, 2023. At approximately 1:23 a.m., a Dunn County Sheriff’s deputy began a pursuit in Dunn County