MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed AB 315 and AB 612 on a party-line vote. Charlie Carlin, representing Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, what passed today is Knowles-Nelson in name only. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was founded to acquire conservation lands

MADISON — Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions held a public hearing on the WisKids legislation, a bipartisan initiative that would give every child born or adopted in Wisconsin $25 in a state-managed 529 account to jumpstart their educational savings. Families can claim these funds before the child turns

Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after introducing two pieces of legislation with the Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency & Modernization: “As technology progresses, our government should routinely evaluate where it can be safely leveraged in our work to make Government

MADISON, WI –– Today, patient storytellers and advocates joined Free & Just to mark what would have been the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and spotlight the latest threats to abortion care for women and families nationwide. For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade protected the legal right to abortion until the Supreme Court’s Dobbs&…

Bill protects kids from harms of social media Madison, WI—Today, State Representatives David Steffen (R-Howard), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) introduced the “Kids Online Safety Act” as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. This legislation recognizes the expansive body of research connecting social media

“The Republican-led data center bill offers nothing but lip-service. We deserve better.” MADISON — Today, Assembly Republicans rushed the passage of Assembly Bill 840, a bill claiming to regulate data centers, less than a week after introduction. Instead of delivering meaningful oversight, the bill amounts to nothing but a campaign

Madison, WI – Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) voted this week to protect Wisconsin’s land, resources, and security by supporting legislation that strengthens conservation efforts while guarding against foreign influence in our state. The Assembly passed legislation to continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund through 2028, ensuring continued support for parks, trails, wildlife

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened on Thursday afternoon to vote on a number of bills. Rep. Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined the majority of her colleagues in supporting extending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. “The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program funds land acquisitions and recreational development alongside a multitude of smaller grant programs through

Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly passed AB 320 in a bipartisan fashion. This bill authored by Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) was written to help provide more funding for our courts. A key funding source for the courts are the fees that are collected, but these fees have not been adjusted

MADISON, WI- The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a package of bills aimed at protecting the state’s land, institutions, and residents from foreign adversaries. The legislation strengthens safeguards against hostile governments and ensures that Wisconsin’s resources and sensitive information remain secure. Representative Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) released the following statement:

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