Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 461, now 2026 Wisconsin Act 104, into law which significantly expands the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) authority to use alternative contracting methods, moving beyond the state’s traditional design-bid-build model to possibly accelerate construction and create better value for taxpayers. The new law transitions

Over 60% of Independents Want to See the Governor Opt-In Madison, WI — Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) today released findings from a new poll of Wisconsin voters showing broad public support for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), the first-of-its-kind program set to take effect in 2027. The findings mirror national trends showing

Report: Wisconsin farmers facing 25% price increase on fertilizer since the start of Donald Trump’s war in Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in

Madison, Wis. — This week, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire), and the full Assembly Democratic Caucus to introduce legislation that will responsibly use a portion of the state surplus to lower property taxes and invest in public schools, following Wisconsin’s largest property

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 20 Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Wisconsin farmers. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Wisconsin Farm Bureau members. Farm Bureau leaders met Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in

Bill Would Allow Amending Wisconsin’s Constitution to Prohibit Cash Bail for Criminal Defendants MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) and Representative Darrin Madison (D-10) proposed an amendment to Wisconsin’s constitution that would prohibit requiring “cash bail” posting for defendants to avoid jail time prior to trial. The U.S.

KFF poll finds majority of Americans blame GOP for high costs Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s refusal to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits has triggered a sharp rise in premiums, leaving Wisconsin families with impossible choices. According to newreports, a staggering majority of ACA enrollees are now cutting back on food,

The Bureau announces the release of State of Wisconsin FY 2024-25 Single Audit (report 26-03). In FY 2024-25, state agencies administered $18.2 billion in federal financial assistance, including $1.2 billion that was expended related to the public health emergency and that was separately identified in the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and fish, which may result from the Osceola Bridge Replacement Project in Polk County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

After months of waiting and after recent correspondence from Wisconsin and Minnesota urging the release of funding, USDOT has finally released over $1 billion promised for critical Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, after months of unnecessary delays by the Trump Administration, celebrated the release of over $1

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — During the March 19, 2026, meeting of the Dane County Board of Supervisors a resolution was introduced that would amend the 2026 county budget to remove funding for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office use of the Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system. The resolution, 2025 RES-403,

MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement after the signing into law of postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law: Postpartum Medicaid expansion ensures that moms will have coverage for the first year after having a child. Gail’s Law, named after Gail Zeamer, requires coverage for preventative

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding the announcement that Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu will not seek reelection. “As I said in my State of the County address today, I’m grateful for the bipartisan relationships that we have built with members of the Wisconsin

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s decision not to seek reelection: “I enjoyed working with Devin and appreciate everything he has done for the conservative movement in the Senate. I have always said that being Senate Majority Leader is

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement following the announcement that Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate: “I wish Devin the very best in the future and thank him for his many years as a colleague and friend. He

MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview with The Daily Cardinal, Maria Lazar continued defending Republican gerrymandering in Wisconsin. Maria Lazar believes that the rigged legislative maps that shielded Wisconsin Republicans from accountability for their extreme agenda for decades should have stayed in place. In fact, Lazar said she disagreed with expert analysis

Madison, WI – Following the announcement that Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) will not seek reelection, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement: I cannot express my gratitude to Senator LeMahieu enough for his dedication to the State of Wisconsin. As others have said, Senate Majority Leader is