The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for the Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Supreme Court this morning ordered that CCB and its sub-entities are “eligible for the religious purposes exemption to

(APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI) — Long-standing advocate for fair voting district maps and former Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Penny Bernard-Schaber was honored with the Making Democracy Work Awards by the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities at its Holiday Brunch on December 13 at Bubolz Nature Preserve. The award is

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice to investigate outside influence at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) will chair the committee. Felzkowski issued the following statement: Wisconsinites deserve

MADISON… Today, the Senate Committee on Organization formally announced the creation of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ). The committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the operations, priorities, and external influences affecting the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The committee is tasked with issuing a

MADISON, Wis. — Just in time for the holidays, and as Trump’s tariffs and Republicans’ MAGA budget bill increase everyday living costs, Wisconsinites are opening up their mail to find yet another increasing cost: their property tax bill. Republicans’ cruel actions have forced record numbers of school districts across the state to ask

Madison – Representatives Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following joint statement in response to the terrorist attack on those gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. It is with profound sadness that we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter urging President Donald

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to stay alert and make safe choices behind the wheel as dangerous driving behaviors continue to be an issue on Wisconsin roads. Preventable behaviors, including wrong-way driving, contribute to an unacceptable number of crashes and deaths. Many factors can contribute to

WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, announced a new paid media effort as property tax bills land in mailboxes across the state. Wisconsinites are feeling the full impact of Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax increase, created through his veto pen and upheld by the liberal Wisconsin Supreme

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and rural advocates for grassroots policymaking, leadership development, member recognition, and a celebration of Wisconsin’s farm and food systems. Convention

Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans for doing nothing to stop 275,000 Wisconsinites’ health care premiums from skyrocketing as the open enrollment period ends for

Tariffs backed by Reps. Steil and Van Orden are raising costs on everything from gifts to groceries—and families are paying the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, families are getting an unwelcome surprise this holiday season: costly tariffs are leading to significantly higher prices on toys and

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13). Rep. Luna is a member of the House Oversight, and Foreign Affairs Committees, and is a United States Air Force veteran. In a statement, Rep. Luna said “Jessi Ebben is a devoted

DE PERE, Wis. – Today, School Board Member Brandy Tollefson (D-De Pere) announced her candidacy for the 88th Assembly District. Tollefson currently serves as the Treasurer for the Unified School District of De Pere School Board and works as an accounting manager. Tollefson released the following statement:  “I am thrilled

A 60 year old couple in Barron County could see their premiums increase by $33,152 Over 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on the ACA MADISON, Wis. — Today, ACA open enrollment for 2026 is coming to a close, and due to the GOP’s  purposeful defunding of this program that helps over 300,000 Wisconsinites afford

Award Nominations Due Jan. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul last week joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions that could undermine research, innovation, and healthcare in Wisconsin. “The H-1B program has bolstered education, health care, and

Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout.  A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will receive degrees. Two ceremonies will be held at Johnson Fieldhouse: