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

MADISON – A joint resolution authored by Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) honoring the life of former State Rep. Jim Soletski was passed unanimously today by the State Assembly. Assembly Joint Resolution 11 (AJR11), co-authored by Sen. Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay), recognizes “…the life and

MADISON – A bill authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R–Neenah] and Senator Julian Bradley [R–New Berlin] to help prevent disruptions of funeral processions passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. The bill (AB 302), commonly called the “Purple Light” Bill, allows funeral directors to utilize a flashing purple light to

MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at increasing Wisconsin’s housing supply for working-class families and lowering costs for first-time homebuyers. For many years, rising home prices have made it increasingly difficult for many Wisconsinites to afford their first home. “In

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly today passed a package of workforce housing legislation intended to encourage developers to build more affordable homes, support first-time buyers, and foster real estate development across the state. Workforce housing, often conflated with “affordable housing,” refers to housing options designed for middle-income workers—such as

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released a statement today remembering the lives lost and hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel:  “Two years ago, on October 7, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked and barbaric attack on Israel,” said

MADISON – In a major win for election integrity and the protection of lawful votes, the Waukesha County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of petitioners Ardis Cerny and Annette Kuglitsch in their case against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT). The decision, issued on

MADISON, Wis. — Farmers, processors, and policymakers gathered at World Dairy Expo on Oct. 2 to issue a unified call for common-sense immigration and workforce reform to stabilize U.S. agriculture and protect America’s food supply. The press conference was organized by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), partnering with American Dairy

Fox Cities, Wis. (October 7, 2025) – It’s a golden year for the Fox Cities’ brightest young leaders! The Fox Cities Chamber’s Pulse Young Professionals Network is rolling out the red carpet for the 15th Annual Future 15 Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2025. Tickets are still available for this milestone event, which will shine a

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) announced the introduction of the Building Families Act, which would require insurance coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation services, expanding coverage of all insurance. The legislators were joined by Dr. Bala Bhagavath, Reproductive Endocrinologist; Dr. Lauren Stippich,

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case preventing individuals from suing to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The amicus brief, filed in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe, defends the right of individuals

Together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is announcing plans to close the existing WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River bridge between Crawford County, Wisconsin and Lansing, Iowa as construction continues on the new bridge. The existing bridge (also known as the Black