As the Farm Bill goes on 18 days of being expired, a government shutdown looms in exactly one month, and U.S. allies continue to be in need of critical aid, Derrick Van Orden is in no rush to get back to work for Wisconsinites amid his party’s infighting. As the

Washington, D.C. – Today, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials with about 200 members, with Honorary Co-Chairs U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Marilyn

On Oct. 12, State Reps. Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison, Jr., abstained from Wisconsin State Assembly Joint Resolution 82, which condemned Hamas’s recent assault on Israeli civilian and military targets and affirmed its “unwavering commitment to Israel’s sovereignty.” “I mourn deeply for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and

Just one day after a statewide opinion poll found that just 29% of Wisconsinites support giving taxpayer funds for Brewers stadium repairs, the WI Assembly voted 69 to 27 to approve a massive $546 million subsidy to a profitable sports team. To do so now, with seven years remaining on

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for Regular Session and the Governor’s Special Session on Workforce Development. During the Governor’s Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature – the lawmaking body of government – took up an amended version of the Governor’s proposal. This bill, as passed, includes

Madison – State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) presented Plymouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Rory Beebe with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. Rory was honored along with other first responders across the state during the Assembly floor session.  “Rory has all the qualities that

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican colleagues rejected it — we had an opportunity to keep

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted on a compensation package for state employees included in the 2023-2024 State Budget on Tuesday morning: “Nearly 30,000 people work for the UW System, in a variety of roles that

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.

MADISON – A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill waste into plant-based plastics, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and creating economic opportunities in ways that benefit marginalized communities. The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $4 million to fund a

MADISON, Wis. — Today, instead of addressing real issues facing Wisconsin families, GOP members of the Wisconsin State Senate spent several hours approving dangerous bills that give politicians more control over the personal healthcare decisions of Wisconsinites. Among the legislation passed by Senate Republicans today are bills that would ban life-saving

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 465 (“AB 465”), a bill authored by Senator Stroebel and Representative Allen to prohibit gender transition medical interventions for individuals under 18 years of age, with certain limited exceptions. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement:  “I introduced AB 465

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the action taken by the Senate earlier today to address the availability and affordability of child care, combat challenges facing the workforce and provide tax relief for the working class:  “Wisconsinites are facing significant

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho.) and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.), condemning Hamas and reinforcing the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. The resolution secured the support of nearly all members of the

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following  statement regarding the Assembly’s passage of legislation to fund repairs and maintenance of the  American Family Field stadium:  “As an individual who worked for the Green Bay Packers and now represents the residents and businesses surrounding Lambeau Field,

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding  the Wisconsin State Assembly passing legislation to fund the Brewers stadium:  “Today I voted against utilizing taxpayer dollars to fund repairs and upgrades at American  Family Field. Fundamentally, I do not believe state taxpayer dollars should be used without

Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) presented Troy W. Haase of Portage, WI with the 2023 First Responder of the Year Award from the 41st Assembly District. City of Portage Fire Chief Haase accepted the award, surrounded by family, during a ceremony in the Wisconsin Assembly Chambers. “I am honored

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills including two bills that came from Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on National Guard Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I am encouraged to see the Assembly pass bipartisan legislation today.

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting no on the Brewers’ new deal that would keep them in Milwaukee through 2050: “Voting yes on this legislation would be a disservice to my constituents. The amendments that came along with this bill were not enough to sway me

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the passage of AB 438 and AB 439:   “Since the beginning of our negotiations on the Brewers stadium, it has been the goal of Assembly Democrats to work towards the best deal possible for the people of Wisconsin.