WASHINGTON – 300 Farmers Union members from across the country joined together in Washington, DC this past week to advocate for family farmers and a strong Farm Bill as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the course of the week, Farmers Union members attended hundreds of Congressional

MADISON, Wis. — Today, legislative Republicans continued their obstruction on real solutions to issues facing Wisconsin families and local businesses, as they spent less than a minute of their time in a special session called by Gov. Tony Evers to support Wisconsin’s workforce through affordable child care, comprehensive paid leave, and

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 188 from US 12 to WIS 60 in Roxbury, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m.,

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the request by Governor Evers for a special session of the legislature:  “Instead of working with the legislature on a solution, this governor is once again playing politics by calling a special session.  The people

Madison – Governor Tony Evers called a Special Session of the Legislature to address the state’s child carecrisis and other workforce initiatives, beginning today at noon. However, when the clock struck 12, Sen. ChrisKapenga (R-Delafield), the Senate President, “gaveled in” to start the Special Session and immediatelyadjourned for the day,

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement related to  Governor Evers’ special session call:  “It’s no secret that Wisconsin is facing a severe workforce shortage.  “Legislative Republicans have long supported workforce development measures that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and create good, family-supporting jobs.  “Unfortunately, Governor Evers has b…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week launched a legislative survey of the full Wisconsin State Legislature, asking all 132 legislators to take public positions and answer questions on the merits of the governor’s comprehensive plan to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges, including whether legislators support investments to increase access to affordable chi… Please

Madison, Wis.—On Tuesday, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak joined Rich Gruber on WCLO’s “Your Talk Show” to discuss AFP-WI’s opposition to the newly released Brewers bailout proposal. The full interview can be found HERE and excerpts are below. On Brewers Bailout: “Americans for Prosperity takes a principled stance on corporate welfare and

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 3, 5, or 6 are eligible to nominate producers or to be nominated to the board. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) re-introduced her Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch Green Bay Packers game broadcasts. Baldwin’s Go Pack Go Act requires cable and satellite providers to provide their Wisconsin subscribers with access to programming from broadcast television stations in a Wisconsin media marke… Please

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of bureaucratic red tape on veterans’ access to their GI Bill

WASHINGTON (September 20, 2023) – The NRDC Action Fund, a national environmental organization, today announced it has endorsed Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) for re-election to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin is among 51 House and Senate candidates named by the group in its first endorsement slate of the 2024 election cycle. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined thirteen of her colleagues in filing an amicus brief in Merck & Co. v. Becerra in the District Court for the District of Columbia urging the federal court to uphold the constitutionality of Congress allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for consumers.

MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this season. Wisconsin has had 18 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR

MADISON, Wisconsin –– The seventh annual Cap Times Idea Fest is now underway, featuring outstanding discussions on a wide range of topics from politics to artificial intelligence, climate change and health care worker burnout. Well-known guests include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders — the iconic progressive leader who has been a contender for

MADISON, Wis. – Jenny Malak, vice president of homecare operations for Agrace, has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Malak is one of eight members to serve on the Board from across the state. She

MADISON, Wis. – Richard Matecki says he has lived two lives, one life before his simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant and one life afterward.             Matecki celebrated the 35th anniversary of his simultaneous pancreas-kidney in July; he is one of the longest-living recipients of this type of transplant

(Madison, Wis.) – Wisconsin parents are feeling the crunch when they’re looking for and paying for childcare. A new study from Forward Analytics, “Priced Out: The Steep Cost of Childcare in Wisconsin,” shows childcare costs average between 18 and 36% of family income. And that is assuming they can find

APPLETON, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Cities region have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. League of Women Voters  chapters from Appleton-Fox Cities, Door County, Greater Green Bay and Winnebago County are collaborating  on the event

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the 2nd leg of her “Grass Routes” tour – an effort to promote the positive impacts of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin. The tour builds on several successful stops earlier this year in Green Bay, Platteville, Eau Claire, Wauwatosa, and Wausau. Over