MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly held its first session of 2026 today and passed a series of resolutions and bills, including a proposal by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice) to update the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC). “LIHTC is an important tool for encouraging investment in low-to-moderate-income housing, which Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Regarding AB677, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “We all share a commitment to protecting kids in school and ensuring they can safely learn and grow. This is one of our top priorities as Assembly Democrats.  “I appreciate the bipartisan work that has gone into this bill.

Madison, WI – Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of AJR 102 in the Assembly: “The citizens of Wisconsin should have their say on whether the government may discriminate against or grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, or other immutable traits. “Making hiring, admissions,

Legislation Will Spend Funds the Evers Administration Refuses to Use MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after testifying before the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families on Senate Bills 608 and 609, which will ensure already-appropriated funds for…

MADISON – A bill to help fully fund our municipal courts, authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R–Neenah], passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. The bill (AB 443) increases the maximum fee a municipal court can charge a defendant by $10, from $38 to $48. Municipal courts are finding it

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened today to consider a variety of bills, including one that will define and criminalize grooming a child for sexual activity. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting the proposal. 2025 Assembly Bill 677 (AB 677) – authored by Rep. Amanda Nedweski

MADISON, Wis. — With WisconsinEye services indefinitely shutdown and government proceedings occurring without coverage, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Since 2007, people from every corner of the state, from Racine to Superior, have been able to tune in to watch our work in the Capitol and see what’s happening

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called on Governor Tony Evers to publicly commit to signing legislation that would repeal his 400-year property tax increase. Senate Bill 389 has already passed the Wisconsin State Senate, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos indicated today that the State Assembly will also pass legislation to repeal the

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers announced that he will push for property tax relief for Wisconsinites. Republicans like Tiffany have repeatedly refused to fund public education in the regular budget, and for years communities have been left with no other choice but to go to referendum to support their schools—driving up property taxes. Democrats have warned…

MADISON — Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) applauded the passage of Assembly Bill 362, bipartisan legislation he co-authored to ensure schools across the state are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to cardiac emergencies. Rep. Joers also emphasized that the next critical step is securing sustainable funding to ensure every school

MADISON, Wis. — Since Derrick Van Orden’s support of the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill and his crusade against continuing ACA premium tax credits, which is causing tens of thousands of his constituents to pay more for health care, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has waged a relentless campaign holding him accountable for his

TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Douglas County District Attorney (DA) Mark Fruehauf announced that a Douglas County jury found Jeffrey Anthony Charles, age 64, guilty of one count of Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child, Persistent Repeater, for incidents that occurred from 2005 to 2010.

MILWAUKEE – Jan. 13, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce it has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, a designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to acknowledge an institution’s commitment to community engagement. MCW originally received

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to rail against Republicans’ repeated attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the Trump Administration’s effort to terminate health insurance for 1.8 million Americans and raise costs on millions more. Today, Senator Baldwin voted to reverse the Trump

Madison – State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (Democrat, Green Bay) testified today before the Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues, and Forestry in support of Senate Bill 663, bipartisan legislation he co authored to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy in housing construction and help bring down costs for families across Wisconsin. “At a

“I echo Governor Tony Evers’ pride in the bipartisan accomplishments of 2025, as well as his concerns that we did not do enough to help regular people with the cost of living,” said Senator Wall. “We learned today that state revenue could be as much as $1 billion above initial

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in support of the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing the “Equality Amendment,” otherwise known as Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102). This is a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against or granting

Jacque legislation ensures crime victims receive timely care during investigations MADISON, WI…Wisconsin is now one step closer to joining 20 other states in passing a “Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights.” Senate Bill 224, authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Dave Murphy (Hortonville), passed the Senate Committee