(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to block a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, which would prevent health insurance premiums from more than doubling on January 1st, House Members rebuked his decision and passed a discharge petition to force Johnson to hold a vote on a three-year

MADISON, Wis. – As some snowmobile trails begin to open, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice. Two of the most common off-highway vehicle (OHV) crash contributors around the holidays are weak ice and impaired

WISCONSIN – Yesterday, it was announced that the federal government was suing Wisconsin over a bipartisan decision by members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission not to provide unredacted voter roll information to the Department of Justice. This decision was made in a 5-1 vote among the 3 Republican and 3 Democrat

Announcement follows Trump administration’s plan to cut back production of Constellation-class frigates built in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced its plan to introduce a new frigate class. This announcement comes after the Trump administration announced plans to cut back the

Madison – On Tuesday, Representative Billings and Democrats in the Assembly and Senate introduced the Forward on Climate bill package to support efforts to combat the effects of climate change in Wisconsin. Rep. Billings introduced LRB-0780 and released the following statement: “This week, my Democratic colleagues in the legislature and

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on December 16, 2025, a federal grand jury issued an indictment alleging that between approximately November 5, 2025, and November 9, 2025, Myles S. Schumaker (Age: 26) of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, coerced or enticed a minor

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to support the Wisconsin State Park System this holiday season. Merchandise and pass sales help to fund the daily operations of Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.   Merchandise Makes Great Gifts Wisconsin State Park System

RAYMOND, Wis. – Yesterday, Nurses for America (NFA) announced their endorsement of ER nurse Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District.  “Nurses for America is proud to endorse Mitchell Berman for Congress. As a nurse serving patients in the emergency room himself, Mitchell is the advocate we need in Congress. He’ll

As Union Pacific files application to acquire Norfolk Southern, Senator Baldwin calls on Trump Administration to get serious about bringing down costs for Wisconsinites WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the merger application filed by Union Pacific to acquire

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin on the Jay Weber Show. “After six years of Tony Evers in the Governor’s Mansion, working families across Wisconsin are struggling to make ends meet. Tom Tiffany will be the fighter families and seniors

MADISON – The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission for failing to turn over voter rolls to ensure they do not contain ineligible individuals. “The lawsuit we all saw coming and anticipated, came to Wisconsin today,” MacIver

(Milwaukee, December 19th, 2025)—The federal jury verdict finding Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstructing immigration agents sets a dangerous precedent for the judiciary and for the constitutional rights of all people.  This was not a neutral enforcement of the law. It was a political prosecution that

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act. “Wisconsin farmers and ranchers work hard to provide for their families and feed our communities. They should not have to worry about predators threatening their livestock because of outdated

Madison, Wis. – Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to deny full internet expansion funding from states like Wisconsin that regulate AI technology. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Technology regulation has long been pioneered by states, and AI is no different. Across the country, states

Madison – This morning, AB 635/SB 628, also known as the Water Quality Notification Act, received a public hearing in the Senate. Rep. Billings introduced this bipartisan bill to protect public health and released the following statement: “Everyone in Wisconsin deserves to know whether the water flowing from their taps

MADISON, WI – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin this month announced the appointment of AARP Wisconsin’s Volunteer State President Leslie Spencer-Herrera to serve a three-year term on the Universal Service Fund Council (USFC) – a group created to ensure that all Wisconsin residents receive essential telecommunication services. Spencer-Herrera was

VERONA, WI: The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) is grateful for today’s bipartisan passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) restores the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states

Washington, D.C. — Today, Speaker Johnson sent the House home without lifting a finger to address the GOP’s premium crisis. Republicans are running from the consequences of their own actions after engineering a health care catastrophe. Over 21 million Americans are staring down massive premium hikes and coverage losses on January 1

Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice met for the first time. Announced by Senate Republicans just three days ago, the Special Committee is an unnecessary and wasteful exercise at a time when Wisconsinites are struggling with rising costs. The two Democratic members of the

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ) convened for its first meeting. The committee made its initial request for documents from The Department of Justice (DOJ) to aid the investigation into whether or not outside influences are motivating actions and priorities at