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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects.
The D.R. Moon Memorial Library set to expand ADA accessibility, access to technology, and community spaces with a more than $4 million grant from the Evers Administration STANLEY — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Stanley to celebrate the groundbreaking of the D.R. Moon Memorial Library expansion project, which was made possible with a $4.1 million grant from the Evers Administration…. Please
Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is again accepting orders for no cost 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by USDA. Currently, there is a limited supply of these tags, and they are anticipated to be available until September
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, AARP volunteers and staff from Wisconsin are descending on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans. AARP Wisconsin will meet with all of the Badger State’s Members of
Statement from Senator Julian Bradley “Nearly 70% of 4th graders can’t read at grade level – and Tony Evers and Jill Underly are the biggest obstacles to fixing it. For two years, Evers hid behind a sham veto that the
Landmark Legislation Positions Wisconsin to Lead on Nuclear Energy Madison, WI — Wisconsin is one step closer to securing a cleaner, more reliable energy future. Today, the State Assembly gave final legislative approval to a trio of bills aimed at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the No War Against Iran Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran without specific Congressional authorization. This action follows
Washington, D.C. – Just barely less than a month since Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) viral “We’re all going to die” comment, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has joined her in admitting the Republican agenda is disastrous for the American people. According
It’s time to release the funding MADISON —Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement in response to the ruling handed down by the Wisconsin State Supreme Court related to Act 100. “It’s time to release the almost $50 million our schools were promised to help i… Please log in to access
Waukesha – Yesterday at a fundraising event, state representative Scott Allen and candidate for mayor of Waukesha announced several endorsements. The following officials have endorsed Rep Allen for mayor: City Council Member Doreen Wigderson County Supervisor Brian Meier Sch. Bd
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin has joined a coalition in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful attempts to invoke a single provision buried in the federal regulations to strip away billions
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) celebrated the unanimous passage of Assembly Bill 233/Senate Bill 232, legislation that proposed increased state funding for Wisconsin’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)—a critical network of services for children who have experienced abuse
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider several bills with bipartisan support but no funding attached. Rep. DeSanto spoke in favor of amending Assembly Bill 113 to only go into effect with funding. Representative DeSanto (D- 40)
State Budget will contain tax relief for Wisconsinites. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to the approval of Assembly Bill (AB) 279 on today’s calendar: “On behalf of thousands of small
MADISON–The Assembly was in session today, but not to debate and vote on the state budget. Republican lawmakers instead have stalled the budget process and advanced bills that are unfunded, with no guarantee they will be funded in the state
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider several bills including legislation aimed at supporting mental health needs in Wisconsin. Rep. DeSanto spoke in favor of amending Assembly Bill 113 to only go into effect with funding. Representative
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor, we voted on numerous bills that lacked any dedicated funding. Republicans assured us that the funding for these new programs would be included
MADISON, Wis. — On June 24th, Assembly Republicans passed four bills to create new state programs but voted against amendments to fund these programs, including youth safety resources and investments in psychiatric residential treatment facilities. This took place less than
Baldwin: “Today, we’re not just marking three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned. We’re marking three years of my Republican colleagues actively blocking any progress to restore the right to choose.” Baldwin’s floor speech is available HERE and remarks at the
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the many other Americans that this disease affects. “I am pleased that my resolution passed the Senate in
The D.R. Moon Memorial Library set to expand ADA accessibility, access to technology, and community spaces with a more than $4 million grant from the Evers Administration STANLEY — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Stanley to celebrate the groundbreaking of the D.R. Moon Memorial Library expansion project, which was made possible with a $4.1 million grant from the Evers Administration…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13, 2025. Clean Boats, Clean Waters watercraft inspectors
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is again accepting orders for no cost 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by USDA. Currently, there is a limited supply of these tags, and they are anticipated to be available until September 30, 2025, or while supplies last. In Wisconsin, these tags
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, AARP volunteers and staff from Wisconsin are descending on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans. AARP Wisconsin will meet with all of the Badger State’s Members of Congress, including Senators Baldwin and Johnson and Representatives Steil, Pocan,
Statement from Senator Julian Bradley “Nearly 70% of 4th graders can’t read at grade level – and Tony Evers and Jill Underly are the biggest obstacles to fixing it. For two years, Evers hid behind a sham veto that the Supreme Court just ruled unconstitutional unanimously. Even the far-left justices couldn’t defend
Landmark Legislation Positions Wisconsin to Lead on Nuclear Energy Madison, WI — Wisconsin is one step closer to securing a cleaner, more reliable energy future. Today, the State Assembly gave final legislative approval to a trio of bills aimed at positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in next-generation nuclear energy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the No War Against Iran Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran without specific Congressional authorization. This action follows Israel’s military strikes against Iran and President Trump’s strike on
Washington, D.C. – Just barely less than a month since Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) viral “We’re all going to die” comment, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has joined her in admitting the Republican agenda is disastrous for the American people. According to Punchbowl News, McConnell said constituents back home will have
It’s time to release the funding MADISON —Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement in response to the ruling handed down by the Wisconsin State Supreme Court related to Act 100. “It’s time to release the almost $50 million our schools were promised to help i… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Waukesha – Yesterday at a fundraising event, state representative Scott Allen and candidate for mayor of Waukesha announced several endorsements. The following officials have endorsed Rep Allen for mayor: City Council Member Doreen Wigderson County Supervisor Brian Meier Sch. Bd Member Bette Koenig Sch. Bd Member Eric Brooks City Council
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin has joined a coalition in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful attempts to invoke a single provision buried in the federal regulations to strip away billions of dollars in critical federal funding for states and other
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) celebrated the unanimous passage of Assembly Bill 233/Senate Bill 232, legislation that proposed increased state funding for Wisconsin’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)—a critical network of services for children who have experienced abuse and trauma. “This bill will provide much-needed funding for our
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider several bills with bipartisan support but no funding attached. Rep. DeSanto spoke in favor of amending Assembly Bill 113 to only go into effect with funding. Representative DeSanto (D- 40) released the following statement: “Today I was put in the
State Budget will contain tax relief for Wisconsinites. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to the approval of Assembly Bill (AB) 279 on today’s calendar: “On behalf of thousands of small businesses in the state of Wisconsin, the NFIB applauds the
MADISON–The Assembly was in session today, but not to debate and vote on the state budget. Republican lawmakers instead have stalled the budget process and advanced bills that are unfunded, with no guarantee they will be funded in the state budget. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider several bills including legislation aimed at supporting mental health needs in Wisconsin. Rep. DeSanto spoke in favor of amending Assembly Bill 113 to only go into effect with funding. Representative DeSanto (D- 40) released the following statement: “Today I voted
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor, we voted on numerous bills that lacked any dedicated funding. Republicans assured us that the funding for these new programs would be included in the state budget. But with the fiscal year ending
MADISON, Wis. — On June 24th, Assembly Republicans passed four bills to create new state programs but voted against amendments to fund these programs, including youth safety resources and investments in psychiatric residential treatment facilities. This took place less than one week after Senate Republicans walked out of state budget
Baldwin: “Today, we’re not just marking three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned. We’re marking three years of my Republican colleagues actively blocking any progress to restore the right to choose.” Baldwin’s floor speech is available HERE and remarks at the press conference are available HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin