Washington, D.C. – After shutting down our government for 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans showed once again that they don’t care about making health care affordable for American families. On Friday, Senate Republican Leader John Thune rejected Senate Democrats’ proposal to reopen the government and protect millions of hard-working

MADISON, WI – A new story from Wisconsin Watch highlights Legislative Democrats efforts to support Wisconsin veterans. While leading the fight this save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay this fall, Senate and Assembly Democrats have also been working to provide additional funding to recovery programs, deliver

MADISON — State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced Monday she is co-authoring legislation (LRB-5432/5440) to prevent utility costs from skyrocketing and tech billionaires from exploiting our natural resources. This legislation was introduced Thursday by Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin and Rep. Angela Stroud. As families brace for skyrocketing costs of groceries

Minocqua, WI – After a five-year legal struggle marked by political retaliation and bureaucratic overreach, the Minocqua Brewing Company has emerged victorious in its zoning dispute with Oneida County. On Thursday, the County’s Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to reinstate the company’s business permit for their historic flagship taproom in

WASHINGTON — On day 41 of the government shutdown, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation to ensure that the Farm Services Agency (FSA) is considered essential and remains open regardless of a lapse in federal funding. “The Farm Service Agency provides critical support to our great farmers here in Wisconsin

Jacque bill eliminates confusion in existing law for veterans MADISON, WI… Bi-partisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government today on a vote of 5 to 0. All 50 states currently offer a military veteran designation that can be

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) recognizes that the unprecedented chaos in the administering of the FoodShare program is causing a lot of concern and misinformation. Some of the information, while well-intentioned, may need further explanation. On behalf of Wisconsin’s grocers, WGA would like to clarify a crucial point:

Any bill that doesn’t make healthcare affordable is wrong for Wisconsin. RAYMOND, Wis. – Mitchell Berman, Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-01 issued the following statement about the U.S. Senate “compromise” bill: “Hell no. I would not vote for this bill.  As an ER nurse, I see what happens when people

MADISON, Wis. — With health care premiums set to more than double for working families, Derrick Van Orden has dismissed continued funding as “partisan demands” while Tom Tiffany directed Republican colleagues to “hold firm” in their position that will raise health care costs for Wisconsinites. Republicans have fought against affordable health care at

“Conditions of Confinement” Package Would Require Prison and Jail Access, Free Communications, Hot Showers, Access to Sunlight and Outdoors, Among Other Protections MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, gathering at Clas Plaza in front of the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) was joined by Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10), Sen. Chris

State Government Affair Council Honors Five Lawmakers in Inaugural Year of Award Wisconsin State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) has been recognized as an Emerging Leader by the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), a non-partisan national organization for governmental affairs professionals that was founded 50 years ago. The Award recognizes state

Administration Moves to Claw Back Food Assistance; GROWW Members Demand Representative Van Orden Defend Wisconsin Families Eau Claire, Wis. — On Saturday, more than fifty western Wisconsin residents gathered outside Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s Eau Claire office to demand that he and other members of Congress take responsibility for the

Updated Bill Package Includes New Minimum Wage, Free Communications, Access to Outdoors, Sunlight, Hot Showers, Among Other Protections MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, on the steps of the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) released an updated and improved Conditions of Confinement bill package, developed in close consultation with advocates

MADISON, Wis. — In response to a handful of Democratic senators joining with Republicans to end the MAGA government shutdown, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Democrats were fighting to ensure 275,000 Wisconsinites could receive health care and that over 700,000 people could have food put on the

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — As millions of Americans received notifications from the ACA Marketplace as their health insurance premiums double or even triple, the U.S. Senate voted to begin the process of reopening the government—without the extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits.  314 Action endorsed candidates and Senators across the country blasted

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging MADISON, Wis. – Retailers and grocery stores play an important role in ensuring FoodShare members can access healthy, nutritious food to feed their families. Today, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin

“I am deeply heartened by the Supreme Court’s decision, because just like in Green Bay, love is still winning. Our city continues to show that we take care of one another regardless of who you love, what language you speak, how you arrived here, or how much money you make. These

MADISON, Wis. – In response to today’s revelation of the fraudulent-elector pardons, Jeff Mandell, President and General Counsel of Law Forward, observed: “Many are dismissing these pardons as merely symbolic. That misses the point. While the pardon has little immediate effect, its purpose is emblematic: it sends an unmistakable message that

Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 1 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program. The RTP Grant Program guidance will no longer be combined with the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program or