Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Senator Pass Assembly Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the Assembly yesterday on a voice vote and will now move to Governor Tony Evers’ desk for a signature. Assembly

WISCONSIN – Today, Mayor Tom Barrett joined the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board to support their mission to promote the safety and security of Wisconsin Elections. Mayor Barrett’s public policy career is extensive and includes positions at the state, federal, local, and international level. Beginning in the state legislature as

Madison, WI –Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to concur in Senate Bill 466—relating to: age of issuance for a Missing Child Alert. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass my bill, Assembly Bill 477/Senate Bill 466—relating to: age of issuance

Four inspiring graduate students share their experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 130 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, four were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout

MADISON, WI—Jeremy Ott is joining The Alliance as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Ott will help guide the not-for-profit cooperative’s continued growth, taking over for retiring Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations Doug Benzine. Ott joins The Alliance from WPS, where he spent the past 23 years, including

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court will report raising over $2.6 million since launching in May, with $2.04 million raised during the most recent reporting period from over 13,000 contributors. “Wisconsinites understand the importance of electing a justice who has a proven record of protecting

Bipartisan List Includes Sheriffs from All Across Wisconsin FOND DU LAC, WI – Today, candidate for Attorney General Eric Toney announced his first wave of law enforcement endorsements. Since announcing his campaign in late October, a bipartisan group of 44 current and former sheriffs across the state have committed their support

The DIY economic impact reports show local economic impact of outdoor recreation in six Wisconsin counties MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation, today released reports from the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Economic Impact Program, finding visitors and residents contribute over $49.1 million in economic activity through outdoor recreation at unique outdoor r… Please

MADISON – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly floor session was not live streamed or recorded and made available to the public for the first time in 19 years due to a lack of funding for WisconsinEye, the entity responsible for recording and documenting state legislature proceedings. This follows a week

AB 677 closes a dangerous gap in WI law Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) voted Tuesday to criminalize the act of grooming a child for sexual activity. Wisconsinites recently discovered over 200 cases of sexual misconduct or grooming were investigated by the Department of Public Instruction from 2018

Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after the passage of Assembly Bill 362 in the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Today, Assembly Bill 362 passed the Assembly on a unanimous vote,” Rep. Spiros said. “This common-sense bill will ensure schools are prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies and

MADISON, WI – In today’s floor session, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) voted to pass Assembly Bill 677. This legislation would define and criminalize sexual grooming of a child. He also voted to send Assembly Joint Resolution 102 to the voters of Wisconsin for approval. Following these votes, Rep. Jacobson

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted for a package of bills that prioritizes the safety and well-being of Wisconsin youth. Among these bills is Assembly Bill 677, which creates a crime of grooming a child for sexual activity.  As a member of the Assembly Committee on Criminal

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly returned for the first floor day of 2026. Rep. Lori Palmeri released the following statement: “Today was the first session day of 2026. It was also the first time in 19 years that the public did not have access to what happened

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 677, legislation that criminalizes the act of grooming a child for sexual activity: “AB 677 is designed to protect children and make it absolutely clear that grooming a child for sexual activity

Each Day Republicans Fail to Restore Tax Credits, More Wisconsinites Are Paying More or Dropping Coverage Altogether WISCONSIN – Today, the Trump Administration released an Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment snapshot that shows 17,257 Wisconsinites are dropping coverage after Republicans ended the health care tax credits to fund tax

Madison- Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R–Town of Erin) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 281 today. The bill requires the State of Wisconsin and contractors with state contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility. E-Verify, administered by

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation authored by Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) to create a specific felony offense for grooming a child for sexual activity, closing a major gap in Wisconsin law and giving prosecutors the tools they need to hold predators accountable. The bill passed on a

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed four bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford). These proposals strengthen public safety, keep students safe, and eliminate outdated government regulation. Assembly Bill 89 — Combats retail theft sprees by allowing prosecutors to aggregate the value of stolen property or merchandise from

Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson released the following statement upon the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 103, condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. “In times of peril, weak men seek to make themselves look strong