MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding AB 840 on today’s floor calendar:       “In my community and across our state, people are showing up to their local government meetings and engaging thoughtfully on data center proposals. “We need to take action to regulate

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed a bill (Assembly Bill 840) which restricts the use of clean energy in powering data centers and fails to protect ratepayers from being forced to cover the costs of the infrastructure required to power them. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “While Wisconsin

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement ahead of an Assembly Committee on Environment public hearing on Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across Wisconsin: “The bills build on months of discussions and meetings with

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened today to consider a variety of bills, including one that would substantially change how data centers are regulated and built in Wisconsin. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting the proposal. 2025 Assembly Bill 840 (AB840) – authored by Rep. Shannon

After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to their reckless policies backed by Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil. A new study from the Joint Economic Committee released today shows the average family in Wisconsin is spending on average $1,560 more on everyday expenses, such

(Madison) – To help address public concern across the state, Assembly Republicans passed regulations on data centers to help protect Wisconsin residents and communities. Rep. Krug joined his Republican colleagues in approving this important legislation today. “With the increased interest and construction of data centers across Wisconsin and the nation,

Madison — During today’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted “no” on Assembly Bill 840, a Republican led data center bill that was rushed through the Legislature without adequate protections for ratepayers or meaningful input from impacted communities. “Data centers are a serious and emerging challenge

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) has announced that the management of the Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games will transition to the Universities of Wisconsin, effective this year. The WNAF launched the Wisconsin Civics Games in 2018 to address the growing need for civic education for high school students. Working in

WATERTOWN — Farmer and small businessman Nate Pollnow launched his campaign to become Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State during a supporter event today that drew more than 120 people.  “I think our state’s founders meant for the Secretary of State to be the Secretary FOR the state,” Nate said in

Madison, WI -Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) today voted in favor of Assembly Bill 840, which implements robust protections for ratepayers, natural resources, and communities in relation to large data centers. The legislation, coauthored by Rep. Allen, ensures responsible data center development without burdening residents, while positioning the state as a

RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, is calling out Congressman Bryan Steil’s “Stopping Insider Trading Act” as a misleading attempt at reform.  “This bill doesn’t ban insider trading. It’s a watered-down, plagiarized copy of the stronger, bipartisan bill Steil killed three years

Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) hosted Jane Graham Jennings as a Hometown Hero during the State Assembly’s Floor Session. Jane Graham Jennings was chosen to receive this honor due to her long service as the Executive Director of the Women’s Community in Wausau. Rep. Snyder said: “Through her work at

Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) voted for Assembly Bill 554 on the Assembly Floor earlier today. This legislation would require any lab-grown meat to be labeled as such before it is sold in Wisconsin “This bill is simply about transparency within our food industry. ” said Representative Moses.“Consumers have the right

MADISON… Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to expand eligibility for the state’s veteran identifier program unanimously passed the State Assembly Tuesday, and will now be sent to Governor Tony Evers for his signature. All 50 states currently offer a military veteran designation which can be printed on

Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 840, authored by Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R – River Falls), was passed during today’s floor session. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Data centers are becoming a foundational component of today’s economy. They are essential in powering the internet, artificial intelligence,

MILWAUKEE– During the Wisconsin State Assembly’s floor session today, Assembly Bill 840 passed 53-44, and was then immediately messaged to the Senate. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde made the following statement about the bill and vote: “Assembly Bill 840 was hastily drafted and raced through the Assembly, simply because data centers

(Brookfield, WI) – This Wednesday, January 21, Pro-Life Wisconsin will depart Wisconsin to bring 330 participants to the national March for Life taking place on Friday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. January 22, 2026, marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that resulted in tens of millions of human

MADISON, WI – This morning, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) and Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) introduced legislation to expand on 2025 WI Act 48 (Bradyn’s Law), giving victims of sexual extortion another tool for justice. “Last month, Wisconsin took a major step forward by officially criminalizing sexual

AB 840, the partisan Data Center bill that passed today in the Assembly, makes a bad problem worse for Wisconsin families and communities. While the bill claims to protect ratepayers, its approach does just the opposite. There is nothing in this bill that holds data centers, Big Tech or utilities

Milwaukee, WI — Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsements of Rep. Francesca Hong (D-76) for Wisconsin Governor and Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) for Wisconsin Assembly District 19. Hong and Clancy are seeking the Democratic nominations for their respective positions, with Hong facing an already crowded field of Democratic