WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail policies by subjecting bail bonds to insurance fraud laws, passed the House Judiciary Committee today. Specifically, the bill defines bail bonds as insurance products, which subjects them to federal insurance fraud laws

Madison – Today, the Assembly Committee on Judiciary held a Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 311, relating to: changing an individual’s sex on a birth certificate, authored by Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater). If passed, AB 311 would ensure that a birth certificate remains a

On January 7 and 8, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in opposition to Senate Bill 737 and Assembly Bill 742, which would remove regulation of lease-purchase agreements, commonly called rent-to-own (RTO) transactions, from the Wisconsin Consumer Act. Rent-to-own transactions are structured

MADISON… Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) and Rep. William Penterman (Hustisford) to prevent enemy nations from owning Wisconsin land passed the Assembly Committee on Agriculture today on a bipartisan vote of 11-4. As amended, Assembly Bill 30 would prohibit any foreign adversary from purchasing and owning property in Wisconsin. 

MADISON—Today, former DPI Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor and retired Dane Co. Sheriff David Mahoney – two esteemed retired elected officials from Dane County –  announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.  Stanford Taylor and Mahoney join an expansive

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez, Caroline Gómez-Tom, Jack Eckblad, Anne O’Connor, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, and 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones issued the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minnesota earlier this week:  “What happened yesterday in Minnesota was a state-s… Please

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Sky Z. Capriolo, Caroline Gómez-Tom, Jack Eckblad, Anne O’Connor, Willie Johnson Jr., Justin Bielinski, Sequanna Taylor, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, and 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs Jones issued the following statement today expressing outrage and deep sorrow following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE… Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting details GOP Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany’s anemic finance report ahead of the January 15 reporting deadline. A top Republican strategist recently stated that Tiffany “needs to be north of $3 million raised” and anything below is viewed as a missed opportunity. Despite months of campaigning, Tiffany has barely

The Brown County Taxpayers Association (BCTA) has elected Richard Heidel as the Association’s president. BCTA directors cast a unanimous ballot for Heidel at the group’s November 20, 2025 meeting.  Heidel replaces Glen R. Schwalbach, who served as the Association’s president through 2023, 2024 and 2025. Heidel, who serves as President of

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Republicans barred members of the public and legislators from recording committee proceedings, further restricting public access to the legislative process following the recent shutdown of WisconsinEye, the long-standing nonprofit that provided coverage of Wisconsin government. Rep. Clinton Anderson (D–Beloit) raised concerns after being informed that recording…

MADISON – Over 40 Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 37th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The MOTY program, sponsored by Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Fredrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), recognizes the state’s top manufacturers of all sectors and sizes for innovations,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Iron County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brancy Rowe, effective Jan. 23, 2026. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after five Senate Republicans joined all Democrats to advance a Baldwin-backed measure to prevent an all-out war in Venezuela and rein in President Trump’s ability to conduct further military action in Venezuela without sign-off from Congress. This resolution

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, announced this week by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation co-authored by Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) to limit add-on fees for online-only courses at Universities of Wisconsin campuses, Assembly Bill 545, received a public hearing today at the State Capitol in the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. Assembly Bill 545 would prohibit

MADISON, WI – A new report by Northern News Now highlights the importance of Sen. Sarah Keyeski and Rep. Jenna Jacobson’s legislation, which seeks to target scammers utilizing AI. The forward-thinking proposal would criminalize attempts to target some of the state’s most vulnerable populations. The rise in AI must come with proactive legislation;

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two-thirds of Wisconsin residents hold a favorable opinion of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and its colleges, according to a new statewide survey. Blackhawk Technical College is one of 16 colleges that are part of WTCS and has seen its enrollment increase more than 26% since

Hi, I’m Representative Paul Tittl and I represent the 25 th Assembly District. I wanted to take some time to talk to you about the proposed sandhill crane hunting season, AB-117 and Senate Bill 112. The proposal establishes a regulated sandhill crane hunting program in Wisconsin while also providing new

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. 2025 was a really big year in our state. So, as we look back on 2025, here are just a few things I am proud of this year. I declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin because I’ve always believed that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds producers to apply for crop insurance premium rebates. The rebate application is web-based and is available on DATCP’s website until January 31, 2026, or until program funding is exhausted. DATCP administers this program in partnership with the U.S.