MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Tricia Canaday as the new State Historic Preservation Officer, effective Sept. 8, 2025. Canaday brings a wealth of experience in historic preservation, public service and cultural resource management and will steer the agency’s efforts to protect

New Lawsuit Aims to Stop Milwaukee County from Looting Wisconsin’s School Fund The News: WILL has filed a new lawsuit against Milwaukee County to end an unconstitutional carve out allowing Milwaukee County withhold millions from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund. This fund, mandated by the Wisconsin Constitution, supports libraries in schools and

MADISON, Wis. — It’s been barely two weeks since Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany announced he is running for governor in Wisconsin, and according to recent news reports he’s already been caught trying to hide his radical right-wing record and beliefs from the people of Wisconsin. “Unfortunately for Tom Tiffany, it’s going to take

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel’s security. The senators called for the release of all remaining hostages, including the remains

MADISON– The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today and passed a package of housing bills. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Wisconsinites deserve affordable housing. Today we passed several bipartisan bills that address the cost of housing, but this isn’t enough. If we continue to fail to

Madison – A bill that removes the personalization fee for license plates issued to families who have lost a family service member in the U.S. Armed Forces cleared a final legislative hurdle Tuesday and will head to the governor’s desk for his signature. Representative Wichgers released the following statement: This bill

Poised to Slash Construction Costs, Trim Red Tape, and Spark New Homebuilding Madison – Today, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) supported a package of legislation aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis by lowering costs, cutting red tape, and expanding the supply of attainable homes for working families. “These bills take meaningful

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly for passage of the Emotional Support/Service Animal Protection Act. “This bill lifts up legitimate emotional support/service animals and their owners”, said Tittl. “Passage of the legislation is a step in the right direction to fix misrepresentation.” Tittl’s bill makes

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River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) voted for a package ofbills to lower costs for home buyers and increase the supply of homes during today’s Assemblyfloor session. After passage, he released the following statement: “In recent years there are many individuals who are struggling to purchase their

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement in response to Democrat Mark Pocan hosting campaign-funded, politically motivated town hall in La Crosse during a government shutdown. “If Mark Pocan is so serious about healthcare and driving down costs, then he should be in Washington,

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on a number of bills, many focused on addressing rising housing costs across the state. Rep. Lori Palmeri released the following statement: “The legislation we saw on the floor today was fast tracked by the majority party, leaving little

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a workforce housing package designed to lower home prices and increase housing availability across Wisconsin. Excessive regulations can drive up housing costs, with studies estimating that zoning and permitting rules add up to $88,000 to the

MADISON, WI – This afternoon, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) joined his fellow Assembly Republicans and voted for a package of bills to make it easier for first-time home buyers to find housing. Following these votes, Rep. Brent Jacobson released the following statement: “Across our state, young and working-class

Madison – Today, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) joined Assembly Republicans to approve a slate of bills designed to address Wisconsin’s growing housing crisis by increasing the supply of affordable homes and streamlining development processes. The legislative package expands the use of Tax Increment Districts (TIDs) to support workforce housing,

MADISON – Today, a bipartisan coalition of legislators from across Wisconsin led by State Rep. Jenna Jacobson, Rep. Clinton Anderson, Senator Mark Spreitzer, and Senator Brad Pfaff delivered a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Wisconsin soybean farmers negatively impacted by the President’s tariff policy. The letter calls

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the State Assembly passed a series of bills that sought to increase affordable housing for Wisconsinites. In response, Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “While these bills slightly move the needle to create more affordable housing, they do not quite meet

Madison- With Wisconsin’s median home price jumping from $160,500 in 2015 to $338,000 today, homeownership has become out of reach for many people just starting out. Today, the Assembly is making it a top priority to reverse this trend. One key strategy involves expanding the use of Tax Increment Districts

MADISON, WI – The State Assembly met today to vote on a sweeping housing package that is intended to increase Wisconsin’s housing supply and rein in housing prices.  The package included four proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “Wisconsin has a severe housing problem,” Representative Armstrong said.  “The median

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had his bill, Senate Bill 158, which updates county forest grant eligibility to fund half the salary and benefits of county forest administrators who meet new qualifications based on forestry or natural resources education and experience, pass the Assembly earlier today. “SB 158 expands