MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published updated student data that is now available on its WISEdash Public Portal. The information published today includes 2022-23 certified enrollment data for public and private schools and certified data on graduation rates, attendance, discipline, and more for the 2021-22 school year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her 22 colleagues in sending a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf expressing support for the agency’s recent proposal to end discriminatory blood donor deferral policies for men who have sex with men (MSM)

MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 11. “Black history is Wisconsin history, and Wisconsin history is Black history.  Throughout February, members of the WLBC hosted various events in the State Capitol, Milwaukee, and communities elsewhere to celebrate Black History Month.” “The

MADISON, Wis. — According to a recent news report, just hours after a public forum in which Dan Kelly dodged questions about his values and declined to give his true thoughts on Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, Kelly shared the stage with Matthew Trewhella – a rightwing extremist who has advocated for

Madison – Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joins his fellow Republican lawmakers in backing proposals to get tougher on crime. “Violent crime is on the rise in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Green. “People in these communities need to have the assurance that they can be safe in their own community, and that

Madison, WI – A freshman southeast Wisconsin lawmaker’s second public safety bill was passed this month by the State Assembly. State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) explained at press conference this morning that AB 57 would require prosecutors to gain the approval of a court to drop various serious charges such

[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues on Wednesday in advancing legislation that, if enacted, would address the growing violent crime in Wisconsin. “It’s past time we stop focusing on letting criminals out of prison, like Governor Evers has been doing, and ensure we keep

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after two common-sense crime bills he authored were passed on the floor of the Assembly: “Transparency in government is essential, especially when public safety is at risk,” said Rep. Spiros. “I was pleased to see my bill to address several major

Madison, WI — Today, Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Republican colleagues in passing Senate Joint Resolution 21 which calls on the governor to schedule a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State. Secretary of State Douglas J. La Follette resigned from his post

MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison pediatrician Bruce Klein is trying to save bats. At first blush, as a physician scientist who is head of pediatric infectious disease at the American Family Children’s Hospital, Klein’s involvement in a continent-wide effort to conserve wildlife species is perhaps a little unexpected. But a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the following statement on Xi Jinping’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. “Xi and Putin just doubled down on their no limits partnership and while they claimed to oppose a ‘cold war mentality,’

This Congress, a record-breaking 94 Democratic women are serving in the House of Representatives, all of whom are members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus—including 16 Democratic women newly elected in the 118th Congress. The Democratic Women’s Caucus in the 118th Congress will also be the most racially and ethnically diverse

WISCONSIN—MARCH 22—Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released its final round of endorsements for the Spring 2023 election. The endorsed candidates are trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the restoration and protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Statement from Steven Webb, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Floor Session regarding the passage of bills relating to public safety including Assembly Bill 55 & 56 – authored by Rep. Donovan. “I and many of my colleagues from both sides of the aisle have heard from their constituents about

MADISON – The state legislature gave final approval today to defining the terms “Violent Crime” and “Serious Harm” for purposes of the proposed constitutional amendment to reform bail. “The questions on the April ballot will help ensure public safety and reform Wisconsin’s broken bail system,” said Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine).

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill that will help get deadly drug dealers off the streets, and require judges to impose prison time when sentencing a person convicted of first degree reckless homicide. Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) has led the legislative fight against the opioid epidemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling the Department of Commerce to protect Wisconsin hardwood plywood manufacturers from Chinese companies that are cheating trade rules and creating unfair competition. As the Department of Commerce looks to modify circumvention orders – rules that make sure foreign companies can’t evade

MADISON – Today, Senate Republicans are poised to take action on legislation that would continue to allow the practice of conversion therapy in Wisconsin. During today’s floor session, Senate Republicans will effectively block the ban on conversion therapy that was implemented by Governor Evers’ Administration. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison),

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 55, GOP-introduced legislation to increase reckless driving penalties ten-fold statewide. Assembly Bill 55 passed the Wisconsin State Assembly 85 – 12. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde spoke on the Assembly Floor about Assembly Bill 55 and a more holistic

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will meet for the third time since gaveling in on January 3rd to discuss and vote on legislation.  Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement ahead of the floor session:  “We are three months into the legislative session and