MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 251 which changes the makeup of the Council on Veterans Programs: “I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation pass the Senate today. This bill makes small but important changes that will

MADISON… To address increasingly acute shortages of licensed professionals in a number of critical fields, and the resulting stresses on the remaining professionals in their fields and public at large, the State Senate today passed legislation with bi-partisan support establishing reciprocal licensing in Wisconsin to attract skilled workers who are already

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement  after voting on the Senate floor against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as  Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  “Today I voted against the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to serve as Administrator of the 

MADISON – Today Planned Parenthood announced that it will resume performing abortions at its Madison and Milwaukee clinics next week despite the fact that Wisconsin’s abortion ban is still in effect. This is devastating news for innocent preborn children and Wisconsin mothers who deserve better than abortion.  Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin stopped performing abortions

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the September board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, originating from the Manitowish Waters Community Center & Town Hall, 5733 Hwy

MADISON, Wis. – With Planned Parenthood’s announcement that they will begin offering abortion care again in the state, Wisconsinites will once again have access to basic reproductive care without the extreme financial burden of traveling out-of-state and spending thousands out-of-pocket to access basic reproductive care.  “No Wisconsinite should face a

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding his vote to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term as Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.  The Senate rejected her appointment by a vote of 22-11: “I voted to reject the appointment of Meagan Wolfe to another term

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Republicans held an improper vote on an appointment that was not legally before them in an attempt to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe, subverting the bipartisan process prescribed by law. This blatant attempt to replace the well-respected Wolfe with a candidate of their choice

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the news regarding Milwaukee’s Housing Authority (HACM) reported mismanagement. Federal officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have detailed weaknesses that HACM is “at risk for serious fraud, waste, and abuse.” Rep. Donovan said: “I am utterly shocked

MILWAUKEE, WI — The campaign for Evan Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today a new wave of endorsements from city and county leaders. Milwaukee Comptroller Aicha Sawa County Treasurer David Cullen County Supervisor Felesia Martin County Clerk/Supervisor/State Senator Joe Czarnecki* City of Milwaukee Municipal Judge James Grambling* School Board

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation vote on Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe: “Poll after poll have demonstrated that Wisconsinites have completely lost faith in the administration of our state’s elections. At the helm of this lack of trust is

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 – 13, 2023. While there, Romanski supported numerous policy amendments and action items that will benefit Wisconsin agriculture

MADISON — Gov. Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans’ ongoing efforts to interfere with Wisconsin’s elections by attempting to illegally fire the state’s chief elections administrator. The move represents a continued escalation by Wisconsin Republicans in recent years to attempt to take over Wisconsin’s elections. Just two days ago, Wisconsin Republicans

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Representative Deb Andraca was joined by Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler to discuss how Robin Vos’ so-called “Iowa-style” redistricting bill does not follow the Iowa model of nonpartisan redistricting. Speakers highlighted how Robin Vos’ redistricting bill is a

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act alongside the Chairman of the Select Committee on China, Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Nati… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Madison – Today, State Senate Republicans used their super-majority to undo vetoes issued by Governor Evers. Sen. Jesse James (R- Altoona) voted alongside his colleagues to override Evers’ property and income tax increases on Wisconsin families. “I know firsthand people back at home that are struggling to make ends meet

MADISON — Gov. Evers today blasted Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for attempting to override the governor’s partial veto in the 2023-25 budget that provided school districts with continued, additive per pupil revenue adjustments of $325 every year through 2425, sustaining school district spending for the foreseeable future. The move would take more than $300 per student away from K… Please log in to

MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) circulated legislation today to require rural representation on the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board. This board at the Department of Health Services (DHS) makes policy recommendations and decisions that govern EMS regulations throughout Wisconsin. The legislation adds

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters to brush up on their safety skills and best practices before archery and crossbow deer seasons open on Sept. 16. Just like hunting with a rifle, archery and crossbow hunters should always remember the four rules of firearm