Sen. Feyen: Statement on Senate actions

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the passage of 7 bipartisan bills: “Today, I am glad we could come together to pass seven bills I authored through the Senate. I am even more

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Sen. LeMahieu: Senate wraps up fall session

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the state Senate’s floor action today: “This has been a productive fall session. After delivering the second largest income tax cut in state history during the budget, the

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Dept. of Public Instruction: After federal Blue Ribbon Program ends, Wisconsin honors eight schools for excellence and achievement

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today recognized eight schools across the state for exceptional academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. The recognition comes after the U.S. Department of Education ended the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which had been in place since 1982, earlier this

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Democratic Party of Milwaukee County: Elects new Executive Board

Young and diverse team will lead the party through the 2026 midterms MILWAUKEE – The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County elected new leadership at its membership meeting on November 17, 2025, held at the Washington Park Senior Center. The following individuals were elected: Brett Timmerman – ChairKeJuane Jennings – Vice

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Submerged canoes in Lake Mendota offer new insights in ancestral traditions and waterways

With 16 canoes now identified, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists are investigating theories spanning thousands of years of cultural history MADISON, Wis. – Four years after locating and recovering a 1,200-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists and First Nations in the region have continued to wade into the

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Gov. Evers: Urges Trump Administration to reverse course on denying Wisconsin communities disaster relief for damage caused by extreme weather in August

Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its decisions last month to deny Wisconsin communities tens of millions of dollars in

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Marquette Law School: New national survey finds more people favoring Democrats than Republicans in anticipated 2026 vote for Congress and also more Democrats saying they are certain to vote

Also: Most people have negative views of both parties, with opinion nearly evenly divided on which party to regard as responsible for government shutdown Three-quarters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the shutdown 70% favor extending tax credits for health insurance 68% or more in each party oppose mid-decade redistricting Trump

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds Wisconsin Senate Republicans for repealing Governor Evers’ unprecedented property tax extension

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) commends Senator Chris Kapenga and Senate Republicans for their leadership in passing Senate Bill 389, which repeals Governor Tony Evers’ extraordinary veto that would have locked Wisconsin families and businesses into higher property taxes for centuries. Governor Evers used his veto authority to extend

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Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: Statement on Senate passage of open records legislation

Despite operating as a private, not-for-profit organization that receives no tax dollars – the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) acknowledges the Senate’s decision to pass Senate Bill 16, which aims to subject our private membership organization to open records laws. This legislation advances even though the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: NDO Fairness Act and Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act pass House Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passed two bills he introduced, the NDO Fairness Act and the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025. NDO Fairness Act “The federal government should not be able to pull the personal data of individuals under investigation and

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Sen. Feyen: Statement on Senate actions

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the passage of 7 bipartisan bills: “Today, I am glad we could come together to pass seven bills I authored through the Senate. I am even more glad to see that each of these bills received bipartisan

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Sen. LeMahieu: Senate wraps up fall session

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the state Senate’s floor action today: “This has been a productive fall session. After delivering the second largest income tax cut in state history during the budget, the Senate moved to stop property tax hikes by repealing Governor

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle Education Department & shortchange American families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Department of Education, condemned the Trump Administration’s misguided actions to illegally dismantle the Department, threatening to cut off or disrupt vital support for students, teachers, and families.  “Every American child – no matter

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Sen. Jacque: Legislation targeting retail theft, protecting historical monuments, and honoring veteran service pass Senate

Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Legislator Advance Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the State Senate Tuesday. Assembly Bill 89 responds to the rise in retail theft and losses by small businesses by allowing prosecutors

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Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Rep. Steil’s constituents discuss his votes to raise costs following launch of seven-figure ad campaign

Roundtable discussion in Kenosha highlights Steil’s votes for costly tariffs, cuts to SNAP and Medicaid KENOSHA, Wis. – In case you missed it, constituents of Congressman Bryan Steil gathered in Kenosha last night to celebrate the launch of Opportunity Wisconsin’s seven-figure ad campaign and participate in a roundtable discussion on

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