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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) re-introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act. This legislation would crack down on the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by repealing its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators.
Hi, I’m Representative Cindi Duchow and I represent the 97th Assembly District. The 97th Assembly District includes the Lake Country community near Delafield, Oconomowoc and Wales, and it also recently expanded to the west, picking up Dousman, Eagle, and Palmyra.
Senate Bill 67, “Healthy School Meals for All,” would ensure all children receive two free, healthy school meals a day.
Wisconsin has always balanced environmental stewardship with economic activity. We must continue that tradition by rejecting fringe arguments. The future of the timber industry—and all development in Northern Wisconsin—depends on it.
The Republican Party is a prize worth having. Question is how much of the party will be left standing in the crossfire this weekend at state convention between these warring factions.
TOP STORIES Dugan pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents… entered the plea during a brief arraignment in federal court. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries set a July trial date. Dugan’s lead attorney, Steven Biskupic, told the
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the Administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. The letter calls on the Trump Administration to secure a deal that results
Last night, Derrick Van Orden voted to slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps feed thousands of children across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Republican bill would cut nearly $300 billion from the program relied on by over 34,000
Like moles, these soldiers of the progressive order dig far down into deep state hideaways, where they can work their mischief for years and years, presidential administration in and presidential administration out.
Donald Trump is reportedly frustrated and surprised that his self-acclaimed deal-making prowess hasn’t worked to bring peace in Gaza and Ukraine. He shouldn’t be surprised. He violated nearly every principle of negotiations that is used in business all day, every day.
Honorees recognized for dedication to students, colleagues, and community MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, is proud to announce the five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. These
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year. As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership.
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran
MADISON, WI — May 14, 2025 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading Wisconsin organization supporting employment for people with disabilities, is raising concerns about a proposal under consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee to cut at
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin because I want addressing the workforce challenges that plagued our state for generations to be a top priority. And the results speak for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ashley Moody (R-FL), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses. The Tax Relief for Victims
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging organizations that recruit and train all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors to apply for funding to support their programs. Organizations are
Yesterday’s vote by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee would make the biggest cut in Medicaid history, cutting at least $715 B in federal spending from Medicaid that will have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s disability community. The Survival Coalition of
This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) and Tribal partner agencies.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2025 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. Just over 9,000 people responded to the 2025 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person on April 14 or online from April 14
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) re-introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act. This legislation would crack down on the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by repealing its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators. “FIO’s recent push to collect insurance underwriting data under the
Hi, I’m Representative Cindi Duchow and I represent the 97th Assembly District. The 97th Assembly District includes the Lake Country community near Delafield, Oconomowoc and Wales, and it also recently expanded to the west, picking up Dousman, Eagle, and Palmyra. I wanted to take some time to talk to you
Senate Bill 67, “Healthy School Meals for All,” would ensure all children receive two free, healthy school meals a day.
Wisconsin has always balanced environmental stewardship with economic activity. We must continue that tradition by rejecting fringe arguments. The future of the timber industry—and all development in Northern Wisconsin—depends on it.
The Republican Party is a prize worth having. Question is how much of the party will be left standing in the crossfire this weekend at state convention between these warring factions.
TOP STORIES Dugan pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents… entered the plea during a brief arraignment in federal court. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries set a July trial date. Dugan’s lead attorney, Steven Biskupic, told the judge that he expects the trial to last a week.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the Administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. The letter calls on the Trump Administration to secure a deal that results in the full dismantlement of the Iranian nuclear program, including
Last night, Derrick Van Orden voted to slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps feed thousands of children across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Republican bill would cut nearly $300 billion from the program relied on by over 34,000 households in Van Orden’s district, over 40% of which have children.
Like moles, these soldiers of the progressive order dig far down into deep state hideaways, where they can work their mischief for years and years, presidential administration in and presidential administration out.
Donald Trump is reportedly frustrated and surprised that his self-acclaimed deal-making prowess hasn’t worked to bring peace in Gaza and Ukraine. He shouldn’t be surprised. He violated nearly every principle of negotiations that is used in business all day, every day.
Honorees recognized for dedication to students, colleagues, and community MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, is proud to announce the five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. These exceptional educators were surprised with the news by State Superintendent
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year. As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership. He and his team of mortgage professionals have helped WHEDA
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran benefits and services. “This redesign is more than just a
MADISON, WI — May 14, 2025 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading Wisconsin organization supporting employment for people with disabilities, is raising concerns about a proposal under consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee to cut at least $715 billion in federal spending from Medicaid. ERI warns
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin because I want addressing the workforce challenges that plagued our state for generations to be a top priority. And the results speak for themselves. We had historically low unemployment and eight consecutive months
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ashley Moody (R-FL), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses. The Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act reinstates the tax deduction for
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging organizations that recruit and train all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors to apply for funding to support their programs. Organizations are encouraged to apply for this two-year program by May 31,
Yesterday’s vote by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee would make the biggest cut in Medicaid history, cutting at least $715 B in federal spending from Medicaid that will have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s disability community. The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations has been following the
This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) and Tribal partner agencies. The campaign directs customers to new and improved ways to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2025 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. Just over 9,000 people responded to the 2025 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person on April 14 or online from April 14 to 16. Questions included topics ranging from fishing bag limit