MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers joined Representative Francesca Hong, Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Representative Kalan Haywood to reintroduce legislation to establish paid family and medical leave for Wisconsin. Currently, workers in Wisconsin have no right to paid family and medical leave. This legislation presents an exciting opportunity to enact

Turning Point Action announced on Friday their endorsement of Michael Alfonso, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, stating “Michael has proven himself as an unapologetic conservative and will represent Wisconsin well in Congress.” “I am profoundly grateful to receive an endorsement from Turning Point Action. Charlie Kirk has been

Madison, WI — In a hearing that lasted more than 3 1/2 hours, fourteen witnesses including Wisconsin farmers, contractors, solar developers, economists, and major employers testified today in strong support of Local Solar legislation (SB-559 and AB 493), highlighting how the legislation would lower energy bills for all Wisconsinites, strengthen the grid, and return decisio…

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) joined Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) in introducing a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program. On this introduction, Representative Haywood released the following statement: “Families in Wisconsin deserve economic security. Families of color, and especially Black… Please log

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after two of his bills were signed into law by Governor Evers earlier today: “With the governor signing these bills into law, we’re expanding opportunity for students and strengthening our county forests. Senate Bill 158 broadens the applicant pool

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Donald Trump tried to cover-up the consequences of his tariff taxes and the impact they are having on farmers by announcing a $12 billion bailout. But the attempt is too little, too late as at least fourteen family farms in Wisconsin alone have filed for Chapter 12

Madison, Wis. — Today, The Republican controlled Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government heard Senate Bill 420, a bill which would prohibit local governments from adopting rights of nature ordinances. Rep Miresse released the following: “As we heard from advocates today, Rights of Nature is one of the strongest

MADISON, WI…Common-sense legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to reduce unnecessary confusion and costs within the state’s family court system was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today as Act 81. “Introduced at the request of family law practitioners, judges and parents, this new law will provide greater

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today unveiled the designs of Wisconsin’s newest state license plates, a Blackout design and a Retro butter yellow design, depicted below. The bipartisan 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by Gov. Evers included $5.5 million in funding to support the

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Debbie Tahmassebi (“tah-MAHS-a-bee”), provost at Westminster University, has been named the next provost at Marquette University, President Kimo Ah Yun announced today. The long-time Jesuit higher education leader, who was identified through a rigorous national search, will begin in the role March 1, 2026. Acting Provost Sarah

Madison, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers signed three bills into law authored by State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing). On Friday, the governor vetoed two additional bills approved by the legislature and authored by Sen. Cabral-Guevara.  Senate Bill 10 would have expanded access to public high schools for military recruiters. It

MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) authored Senate Bill 190, ratifying the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact in Wisconsin. This bill was signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 76 today. Act 76 ratifies the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact in Wisconsin, creating a ‘compact privilege,’ which will allow … Please

Eau Claire, WI — On Wednesday evening, December 10th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, Congressional Candidate and current City Council President Emily Berge will be serving the community from behind the bar at 3rd & Vine in Eau Claire. Emily has been an advocate for public input in government and accountability

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 310 was signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 61. This legislation would put a 60-day limit on emergency proclamations by local government executives, and clearly defines who the chief local executive is at the local level. As the Assembly author of this legislation, Representative

MADISON , Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that 14 HUD-certified housing counseling agencies will receive $4.7 million in grant funding to expand financial education, pre-purchase homeowner education, and foreclosure prevention counseling services for thousands of Wisconsin families.  “Housing counseling gives people the knowledge they need

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after his bipartisan seed potato bill – now known as Wisconsin Act 66 – was signed into law: “For many years, Wisconsin has been a national leader in growing potatoes. In fact, we are presently the third-biggest potato producer

Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to move over or slow down when approaching disabled vehicles on the side of the road. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 409, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 54, into law today, giving drivers added protection when stopped on the side of the road. The Wisconsin Department

MADISON – Three bills addressing public safety and authored by Senator Van Wanggaard were signed into law today. The laws strengthen Wisconsin’s human trafficking law, encourage data-sharing among law enforcement and extend the statute of limitations for hiding a corpse. Assembly Bill 265 – Creates a mandatory minimum penalty of

MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Court of Appeals judge and candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Maria Lazar has once again suggested that she’s not above using a seat on our state’s highest court to advance a right-wing political agenda. Lazar’s admission stems from a recent radio interview in which she bizarrely complained that right-wing

MADISON, WI – The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has selected 42 small and medium-sized dairy businesses across the Midwest to receive approximately $4.6 million in grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA).