LA CROSSE, WI. – The Democrat shutdown has now dragged on for 34 days and Rebecca Cooke has remained completely silent while Department of Homeland Security personnel continue working without pay. It’s been over a month since Democrats have held over 100,000 DHS employees’ hostage. The consequences of the Democrat shutdown

MADISON, Wis. — Last month, House Republicans passed the SAVE Act, which could prevent millions of legal voters from being eligible to vote. Now, President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to end the filibuster over this bill. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “First: this bill would place onerous

MADISON, Wis. — Following Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announcing his retirement today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “All potential Republican candidates should take note: Both of your leaders have abandoned you. Your policies are causing working people to turn against you in droves as

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, after serving as Leader since 2021: “Leader LeMahieu has been a trusted ally and advocate in our

Key points at a glance Public Service Commission of Wisconsin unanimously approves We Energies’ purchase of Good Oak Solar and Gristmill Solar facilities. Projects add 165 MW of solar power to the grid. Will provide enough energy to power about 50,000 homes. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has unanimously

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced he will not seek re-election in the Wisconsin State Senate, marking the end of a significant chapter in Republican leadership. As Majority Leader since 2021, Senator LeMahieu has been a steadfast defender of conservative principles. He has played a pivotal role

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after reporting that the Pentagon will request an additional $200 billion to fight their illegal war with Iran: “It is preposterous for the White House and the Pentagon to think

A new legislative proposal introduced by Reps. Christian Phelps and Angelina Cruz would deliver a significant investment in Wisconsin’s public schools while helping to reduce the burden on local property taxpayers. Today, Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) voiced her support for the measure. “For years, homeowners have been feeling the pinch

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s (R-Oostburg) announcement that he is not seeking reelection: “As a fellow son of Sheboygan County, I have always enjoyed working with Majority Leader LeMahieu and his quiet and polite but frank approach to our work together. While we haven’t always seen eye to

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) today released its new report titled “The Economic Impact of Exact Sciences on Dane County and Wisconsin.” Given the pending acquisition by Abbott Laboratories, this seems like an appropriate time to step back and evaluate

WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling for an end to the filibuster to restore effective lawmaking in the U.S. Senate. The senator argued that outdated Senate rules have paralyzed Congress and that eliminating the 60-vote threshold is necessary to pass meaningful legislation.

MADISON, WI – Today, Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he would not be seeking reelection this fall. Another, in a long line of signals from Senate Republicans that they do not believe they will be in the majority come next year.  SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Sen. LeMahieu’s

Signing Marks Major Step Forward for Women’s Health in Wisconsin Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her appreciation for the hard work of her colleagues in Senate Bill 264 being signed into law today. She praised the legislation as the culmination of years of determined effort, noting her support since

Bill eliminates federal income taxes for Americans making under $46,000; is fully paid for by ensuring Americans making over a million dollars pay their fair share  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she joined her colleagues in introducing the Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act, legislation to provide much-needed tax

MADISON, WI – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23—relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women and Senate Bill 264—relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans, into law. Representative Shelia Stubbs

Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)  following the announcement by Senator Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) that he will not seek re-election: “Senator LeMahieu is a dedicated public servant whose tireless service to his constituents has spanned more than 10 years. I have found him to be a

UW‑Green Bay welcomes alumnus Randy Knaflic for a public keynote and networking event GREEN BAY, Wis.—From jazz rehearsal rooms to high-impact leadership roles at Google and SpaceX, Randy Knaflic’s career journey is anything but conventional. On April 15, the UW‑Green Bay alumnus will return to campus to share the lessons and

In Wisconsin, we believe in rewarding hard work, not punishing hardworking Wisconsinites by taxing them more. That’s why Senate Republicans have passed several bills this session that put money back where it belongs: in the pockets of the people who earned it. Hi, I’m State Senator Dan Feyen. Earlier this

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  Every March during Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate all Wisconsin women and recognize the incredible strides women have made throughout our state’s and our country’s history.   And while I’m jazzed to celebrate our many efforts … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the