WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced, H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This bill will prevent federal prosecutors from using indefinite, and often

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities cheered the roll-out of three bills that will help produce more workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin. The League, which represents the interests of all of Wisconsin’s cities and villages, says the lack of housing inventory is a critical problem in Wisconsin; a problem that

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on

MADISON, Wis. — After months of preparation and training, a group of Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), headquartered in Madison, are deploying to Eastern Europe to support the Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce mission. The mission is part of the United States’ commitment to the international

MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, May 8th, 2023, Democratic legislators from across Wisconsin observed a “Day Without Child Care” and stressed the importance of Governor Tony Evers’ successful Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers keep their doors open and their rates affordable.  Events: ·         Kenosha – put on

Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue voted on legislation which would eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in support of the bill and released the following statement on his vote: “The personal property tax is a tremendous burden on small businesses

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health. “I’m working

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

MEQUON -Wisconsin Assembly District 24 voters want their representative in Madison to listen to their needs and to work creatively to serve them. In announcing his candidacy today for the Special Election called for July 18 for the 24th Assembly District, Bob Tatterson, a Democrat, presents his real-world experience as

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced the appointment of newly sworn in Senator Dan Knodl to the following Senate Committees. Chair- Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection Member- Senate Committee on Economic Development & Technical Colleges Member- Senate Committee on Judiciary & Public Safety Member-

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the wild bait (minnow) harvest draft rule. At this meeting, the DNR will present an overview of the proposed changes to the wild bait harvest regulations and permits that may

MADISON – A bi-partisan bill to help farmers work together to keep Wisconsin waters cleaner has now been signed into law. Following unanimous approvals last month in the State Assembly and State Senate to build on the already successful program by expanding eligibility for producer-led groups, the Governor signed Assembly Bill

Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for approximately $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) since October 2021. PSLF covers public employees—such as teachers, firefighters, and members of law enforcement, as well as those who work for a non-profit

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, Gov. Evers proclaimed May 7 through May 13, 2023, as Public Service Recognition Week and May 9, 2023, as State Employee Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. A copy of

WHEN: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, 1:00pm WHERE: State Capitol Building, State Street entrance, Madison, WI WHO: Directors of Nate’s Mission, a Wisconsin survivors’ project of the global organization Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) and the Senior Policy Counsel for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) WHAT: Press event to release the

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.5 million contract to repair the pavement on US 51 between East Washington Avenue and Pierstorff Road in the city of Madison, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin May 15. Zignego Company, Inc. is the prime contractor

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) first bill of the 2023-2024 legislative session was signed into law today. 2023 Wisconsin Act 7 was signed by Governor Evers and allows the Department of Tourism to update their practices by repealing out-of-date statutes. Senator Ballweg authored this bill which was supported by the Wisconsin Department

MADISON – Today, during the national “A Day Without Child Care,” Madison-area Democrats called on their Republican colleagues to join them in support of continued state funding for the Child Care Counts program. ”A Day Without Child Care” is a national day of action highlighting the importance of child care

Washington, D.C. — It’s official. MAGA House Republicans are willing to crash our economy to kill our clean energy boon—an economic goldmine that primarily helps their own communities. As we approach June 1st, when the Treasury has said the U.S. will default, Climate Power is counting down each day, highlighting

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in the mail from