“I resent that this extreme House GOP majority used their power to create a debt default crisis, holding the American people hostage and pushing our country to the brink of catastrophe unless their demands were met. I voted to raise the debt ceiling three times under the Trump administration because

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to support the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation to limit the future growth of government spending, save taxpayer dollars, grow the economy, and responsibly raise the debt ceiling. “Washington’s out of control spending is harming American families through higher

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against the Bipartisan Budget Bill: “For months, I have been calling on Speaker McCarthy to put a clean debt ceiling bill on the floor to avoid bringing

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported how the PACT Act is delivering for Wisconsin veterans by expanding VA health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Senator Tammy Baldwin was proud to help pass the PACT Act in 2022 to expand health care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to reintroduce the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does more to prioritize passenger safety by appropriately considering carry-on baggage, people with disabilities, seniors and children in its emergency evacuation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently appeared on the Epoch Times’ new documentary, Unseen. The feature length production goes in-depth on the hidden stories of the vaccine-injured. Since the rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, the senator has brought awareness to the concerns and stories of those who

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a 17-state coalition filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) supporting the agency’s proposal to set enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—more commonly known as PFAS or “forever” chemicals. “Wisconsinites should be able to feel

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature doubled down on their anti-abortion extremism by proposing a package of legislation to enshrine Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban into law. The new Republican effort to cement the 1849 ban in state statute was announced on the same day that new reporting from POLITICO detailed just

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on a series of bills to update the Wisconsin National Guard’s sexual misconduct procedures. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) served as a member of the Legislative Council Study Committee where these bills originated. Senator

26 Wisconsin groups called on Governor Evers to veto bills that could reduce access to health care and unemployment insurance benefits for thousands of Wisconsin families.  “The package of bills rushed through the Assembly scapegoats low-wage Wisconsinites who are fighting to take care of themselves and their families,” stated Truth

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3. Whether by foot, bike, ATV or horse, Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails to enjoy. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state trails,

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Dora Drake (D-Madison), State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the Pregnancy Protection Act, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits and insurance plans must cover them

RACINE—Mayor Cory Mason joins a coalition of mayors nationwide including Wisconsin Mayors Cavalier Johnson (Milwaukee), Ryan Sorenson (Sheboygan), and Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison) as members of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The coalition issued a statement urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to prioritize healthy school meals in the 2023-2025

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of maintaining safe dams in the wake of National Dam Safety Awareness Day May 31. Dams are an essential part of the infrastructure in the United States, with over 90,000 dams across the country, including about 3,000

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding Meagan Wolfe’s reappointment as Administrator to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) on July 1st of this year: “I hope Wolfe will not survive the Senate confirmation process. Senators should recall the 2021 Legislative Audit Bureau’s damning

LA CROSSE, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in La Crosse this week with the goal of helping victims better access their rights. The mapping exercise will take place today,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge J. M. Bitney’s retirement, effective Sept., 15, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. Applications