Rep. Ortiz-Velez: DACA Occupational Licensing

A Bi- Partisan Group of Legislatures in Wisconsin, introduced DACA Occupational Licensing.  Rep. Ortiz-Velez gives a special thank you to; “Reps. Kitchens, Snyder, Duchow, Franklin, Novak, Rodriguez, Krug, Allen, Rivera-Wagner.  Senators James and Tomczyk Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and a bi-partisan

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act garners support from 60 stakeholders and hundreds of Wisconsinities

MADISON – This week, the Water Pollution Notification Act (AB 635) was officially introduced in the State Assembly, garnering widespread bipartisan support across the state. This bill is critical to protecting private well owners’ right to know what’s in their drinking water. There is no question that Wisconsinites of all

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Dept. of Transportation: Automated vehicle advisory committee explores potential benefits of telematics

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Thursday hosted the fall meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee, an industry stakeholder group that advises the department on emerging vehicle technologies. The committee’s discussions focused on the potential safety impacts of vehicle telematic data on Wisconsin’s transportation system.

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Democratic Governors Association: Tom Tiffany ducks questions after sending Wisconsinites’ health care costs surging

As Wisconsin families see their health care costs soar thanks to congressional Republicans, GOP Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is refusing to commit to protecting critical Affordable Care Act tax credits that allow families to pay for health insurance. Asked repeatedly how he would vote, Tiffany responded, “I don’t accept the

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Public comments push DATCP to modify livestock regulation fee increases

In response to hundreds of public comments providing feedback on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) proposed livestock regulation fee increases, the Department is collaborating with stakeholder groups, like Wisconsin Farmers Union, to lower fees and appropriately adjust regulatory rules. Earlier this fall, DATCP proposed changes

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers weekly radio address on restoring FoodShare funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Hello. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, empty cupboards and stomachs are not abstract outcomes. They are the very real consequences of the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration has had repeated opportunities to do the right thing and make sure families didn’t go hungry during Republicans’ reckless federal government

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Cooke campaign: When you struggle next year to pay your health care bills, Derrick Van Orden is to blame

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passing a bill to end the government shutdown without addressing the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits:  “Last night, the House passed a budget that will cause health

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Rep. Duchow: Assembly education approves comprehensive study bill

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education passed Assembly Bill 646. Authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield), this bill requires the Department of Public Instruction to contract with an external entity to complete a comprehensive top-down analysis of all 421 school districts in Wisconsin. The study will provide

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Issues statement on reopening of government following needless shutdown

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after the federal government reopened following the longest shutdown in our nation’s history:  “I’m glad Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Thune, and President Trump prevailed in reopening the government,” said Congressman Grothman. “It’s disappointing that Senate Democrats dragged the American people

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Rep. Ortiz-Velez: DACA Occupational Licensing

A Bi- Partisan Group of Legislatures in Wisconsin, introduced DACA Occupational Licensing.  Rep. Ortiz-Velez gives a special thank you to; “Reps. Kitchens, Snyder, Duchow, Franklin, Novak, Rodriguez, Krug, Allen, Rivera-Wagner.  Senators James and Tomczyk Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and a bi-partisan group of legislator.  Have Accor… Please log in to access subscriber

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Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin: Slams Governor Evers and Public Service Commission for another round of crippling energy bill hikes

Evers’ appointees drive $300 million in new hikes for 2026-27 on top of $2 billion since 2019  Madison, WI— Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Governor Tony Evers and his Public Service Commission for yet another round of devastating rate hikes on Wisconsin families, which will take effect on January 1,

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