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Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) saw her Assembly Bill 668 (AB 668), which was co-authored with Sen Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R- Fox Crossing), advance on the Assembly floor Thursday. This legislation ensures that people in serious mental health crises who are
MADISON, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed legislation authored by Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) to protect Wisconsin farmland and forestry land from being acquired by a foreign adversary. Assembly Bill 30 prohibits anyone from a nation hostile to the United States from
Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a bill which creates a lemon law for implements of husbandry. “Wisconsin farmers who purchase new implements of husbandry (IOH) should have a lemon law to protect their investment,” said
MADISON, Wis. — On January 20th, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a controversial data center bill that was introduced eleven days prior. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “AI data center regulations are one of the most
Madison, Wis – Today, Rep. Roe joined Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing policies addressing issues directly impacting families, children, employers, child care providers, and communities by making childcare more affordable and accessible. The six-bill child care package tackles the multifaceted challenges
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two bills extending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: “The passage of Assembly Bills 315 and 612 today, are another step forward in ensuring the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement regarding the establishment of the Rural Domestic Energy Council: “By establishing the Rural Domestic Energy Council, Congress is finally taking action to address year-round E15 in a meaningful way. This is
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to the passage of Assembly Bill 472 on the Assembly floor: “With a wide bipartisan vote of 86-11 on AB 472 in the State Assembly, Wisconsin continues to
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled “Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith.” The hearing focused on Smith’s investigations and prosecutions of President Donald
TRUMP ELECTOR ROLLS OUT LATEST LIST OF ENDORSEMENTS [Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Douglas County Board Supervisor and former State Representative Angie Sapik released an initial list of current and former Republican state legislators endorsing her bid for Wisconsin’s 25th State Senate
End Citizens United Action Fund, a leading anti-corruption reform group, announced that Rep. Derrick Van Orden earned an F on its scorecard for the 119th Congress. The scorecard grades members of Congress based on their votes and co-sponsorship of key
‘Win-Win’ measure reduces agricultural pollution while providing income for farmers MADISON… Several Legislative initiatives authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to support farmers and protect the Wisconsin agricultural industry passed the Assembly today. Among those is bi-partisan Senate Bill 78,
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy farmers need to lead with purpose and shape their future and not just react to what happens, said Brett Sciotto of Idealyst Innovation during Dairy Strong, an annual conference focused on the most pressing issues
We are here today to remember an important milestone for women’s rights and equality – Roe v. Wade. 53 years ago today, this 7-2 Supreme Court decision ruled that the rights guaranteed by the US Constitution include the right of women
Steil Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Bryan Steil has spent years working to overturn, to rip away women’s freedoms
Van Orden Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Derrick Van Orden has spent years working to overturn, to rip away
La Crosse, WI — At the monthly meeting of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) held on Wednesday evening January 21st, the delegates unanimously voted to join the Minnesota AFL-CIO and all five Minnesota regional labor councils plus numerous other unions
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the start of the 2026 individual income tax filing season, beginning on Monday, January 26, 2026. The IRS and DOR will begin accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) sent a formal demand letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Thursday seeking the immediate release of public records that have been withheld for one year. The original
MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) saw her Assembly Bill 668 (AB 668), which was co-authored with Sen Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R- Fox Crossing), advance on the Assembly floor Thursday. This legislation ensures that people in serious mental health crises who are detained under Wisconsin’s Chapter 51 statutes more promptly receive the
MADISON, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed legislation authored by Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) to protect Wisconsin farmland and forestry land from being acquired by a foreign adversary. Assembly Bill 30 prohibits anyone from a nation hostile to the United States from purchasing or owning agricultural or forestry land in Wisconsin. The bill
Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a bill which creates a lemon law for implements of husbandry. “Wisconsin farmers who purchase new implements of husbandry (IOH) should have a lemon law to protect their investment,” said Tittl. “This proposal positions Wisconsin farmers to be entitled to
MADISON, Wis. — On January 20th, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a controversial data center bill that was introduced eleven days prior. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “AI data center regulations are one of the most critical policy issues facing Wisconsin. As such, Legislative Democrats spent
Madison, Wis – Today, Rep. Roe joined Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing policies addressing issues directly impacting families, children, employers, child care providers, and communities by making childcare more affordable and accessible. The six-bill child care package tackles the multifaceted challenges of growing costs and the accessibility crisis facing families and
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two bills extending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: “The passage of Assembly Bills 315 and 612 today, are another step forward in ensuring the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program continues for generations to come. It’s not perfect, but
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement regarding the establishment of the Rural Domestic Energy Council: “By establishing the Rural Domestic Energy Council, Congress is finally taking action to address year-round E15 in a meaningful way. This is the most consequential action Congress has taken to address this
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to the passage of Assembly Bill 472 on the Assembly floor: “With a wide bipartisan vote of 86-11 on AB 472 in the State Assembly, Wisconsin continues to show that it is open for business for nuclear energy
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled “Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith.” The hearing focused on Smith’s investigations and prosecutions of President Donald Trump. Congressman Fitzgerald questioned Jack Smith about his relationship with
TRUMP ELECTOR ROLLS OUT LATEST LIST OF ENDORSEMENTS [Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Douglas County Board Supervisor and former State Representative Angie Sapik released an initial list of current and former Republican state legislators endorsing her bid for Wisconsin’s 25th State Senate seat. Sapik, an official 2024 Trump elector, was elected to
End Citizens United Action Fund, a leading anti-corruption reform group, announced that Rep. Derrick Van Orden earned an F on its scorecard for the 119th Congress. The scorecard grades members of Congress based on their votes and co-sponsorship of key legislation and procedural actions that would crack down on corruption
‘Win-Win’ measure reduces agricultural pollution while providing income for farmers MADISON… Several Legislative initiatives authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to support farmers and protect the Wisconsin agricultural industry passed the Assembly today. Among those is bi-partisan Senate Bill 78, which is aimed at helping Wisconsin farmers generate income while
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy farmers need to lead with purpose and shape their future and not just react to what happens, said Brett Sciotto of Idealyst Innovation during Dairy Strong, an annual conference focused on the most pressing issues and topics facing today’s dairy farmers. “Dairy farmers need to
We are here today to remember an important milestone for women’s rights and equality – Roe v. Wade. 53 years ago today, this 7-2 Supreme Court decision ruled that the rights guaranteed by the US Constitution include the right of women to bodily autonomy, privacy, and reproductive freedom. I am heartbroken
Steil Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Bryan Steil has spent years working to overturn, to rip away women’s freedoms to make their own health care choices. Quite literally, in
Van Orden Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Derrick Van Orden has spent years working to overturn, to rip away women’s freedoms to make their own health care choices. Here’s
La Crosse, WI — At the monthly meeting of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) held on Wednesday evening January 21st, the delegates unanimously voted to join the Minnesota AFL-CIO and all five Minnesota regional labor councils plus numerous other unions in supporting the Day of Truth and Freedom this Friday
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the start of the 2026 individual income tax filing season, beginning on Monday, January 26, 2026. The IRS and DOR will begin accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns on this date. Filing Options Wisconsin taxpayers have several
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) sent a formal demand letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Thursday seeking the immediate release of public records that have been withheld for one year. The original request, submitted by the DairylandSentinel.com on January 21, 2025, sought
MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes direct action to lower costs, reduce uncertainty, and support families.