Sen. Wirch: Statement on Bondi Beach shooting

Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one

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Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate announces Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice

MADISON… Today, the Senate Committee on Organization formally announced the creation of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ). The committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the operations, priorities, and external influences affecting the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The committee is tasked with issuing a

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Republican Legislature’s refusal to fund schools gives Wisconsinites unwelcome gift: Higher property taxes

MADISON, Wis. — Just in time for the holidays, and as Trump’s tariffs and Republicans’ MAGA budget bill increase everyday living costs, Wisconsinites are opening up their mail to find yet another increasing cost: their property tax bill. Republicans’ cruel actions have forced record numbers of school districts across the state to ask

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Gov. Evers: Slams President Trump for new federal efforts to undermine Wisconsin’s artificial intelligence laws that protect kids and families

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter urging President Donald

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Charts course for 2026 at 95th Annual Convention

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and rural advocates for grassroots policymaking, leadership development, member recognition, and a celebration of Wisconsin’s farm and food systems. Convention

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Republican price hikes on health care as open enrollment ends for ACA marketplace coverage

Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans for doing nothing to stop 275,000 Wisconsinites’ health care premiums from skyrocketing as the open enrollment period ends for

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Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance payments are once again supporting Wisconsin residents

State Expects to Help 185,000 Households This Heating Season Madison, Wis. –  Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing help with their energy bills. The heati… Please log in

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on Bondi Beach shooting

Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one should have to fear for their life because of their

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