WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House voted to prevent the Biden Administration from selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China or Chinese companies. “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant to help Americans during times of war, severe weather, or other national

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, during the Wispolitics Supreme Court forum, the liberal Supreme Court candidates, Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell showed they intend to be rubber stamps for the liberal agenda on the Court. While Wisconsinites expect the Supreme Court Justices to apply the law regardless

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230112GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, I want to thank the people of the 5th Senate District for the trust you’ve placed in me. It’s an honor to represent you. This session features plenty of milestones and challenges. Our state’s record $6.9 billion

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting her inauguration, her background as a nurse and public health professional, and her commitment to partnering with Gov. Evers to build a better future for Wisconsin. Hey there! It’s Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. I’m incredibly humbled

MADISON – The state legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) voted today to suspend an administrative rule banning conversion therapy in Wisconsin, preventing the rule from going into effect. The administrative rule – which would prohibit the use of conversion therapy by licensed therapists, social workers, or

MADISON – Today, Republicans voted to suspend a rule preventing state-licensed counselors and therapists from subjecting youth to so-called “conversion therapy,” a discredited and abusive practice that purports to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.  Sen. Kelda Roys: “‘Conversion therapy’ is child abuse and has no place in Wisconsin.

MADISON – Twenty-six Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 34th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. As part of the state’s largest industry, Wisconsin’s 9,000 manufacturing companies employ nearly a half million people. Manufacturers produce $68 billion in economic output for the state each year. The finalists

WASHINGTON – Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior just asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to affirm that their mission of feeding the poor, helping the elderly, and caring for the disabled is a religious one. Under state law, religious employers in Wisconsin are eligible for an exemption from the state unemployment

MILWAUKEE – County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson has been named a “Milwaukee-area power broker” for 2023 by the Milwaukee Business Journal.  “Thank you to the Milwaukee Business Journal for recognizing my work alongside so many accomplished individuals making a difference in our community,” said Chairwoman Nicholson. “I will continue to use

MADISON –Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Senator Chris Larson (D- Milwaukee) issued the following joint statement regarding the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety’s vote on cash bail and changes to the Wisconsin State constitution: “We will never forget the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy.

MADISON – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) voted to suspend an administrative rule that would ban conversion therapy in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “As legislators, we have the duty to look out for the best interests of all

MADISON – The Green Bay Packers have announced that the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund and one of the three nonprofit civil legal aid organizations WEJF supports, Legal Action of Wisconsin, will each receive a $50,000 donation in 2023. The generous support is “part of the team’s ongoing pledge to support

Madison – State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) earlier today: “Today JCRAR took several votes to maintain the checks and balances built into the Wisconsin Constitution. The legislature is a co-equal branch

WASHINGTON, D.C.– As first reported by Fox News, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced three bills that would combat escalating cartel violence in Mexico by sanctioning Mexican drug cartels, cracking down on arms smuggling, and combatting corruption and instability in Mexico. “Recent cartel-related violence underscores the need for the U.S. to impose a

MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) condemned obstructive maneuvers by Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to block the largest land conservation effort in state history by employing underhanded procedural gambits to avoid even discussing the issue. The funding, $4 million from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, would be allocated