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MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 4th, Legislative Democrats introduced the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” package to strengthen Wisconsin’s middle class and unions. The package would restore the prevailing wage, repeal the so-called “Right-to-Work” law, reinstate the ability to use
MADISON, WI – Today, Robyn Vining (AD-13), candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District, introduced a bill that would allow local governments’ to prioritize companies with fair labor practices. For the last 8 years, the Republican controlled legislature has required local officials to turn
Every Democratic Lawmaker Has Signed On to All Four Bills in the Package Madison, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats unveiled the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” package, four bills that will help strengthen Wisconsin’s overall economy by helping ensure fair wages,
Some Things to do During September to Keep Hope Alive! By any measure, 2025 has been one of the most unsettling and uncertain years any of us has had to endure in recent memory, if not in our lifetime. From
Protect Our Care and 314 Action Were Joined By U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Herb Conaway, M.D. (NJ-03), Maxine Dexter, M.D.
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senators Dianne Hesselbein, Jamie Wall, and Jeff Smith called on Republican lawmakers to stop playing political games with the lives of Wisconsin veterans. Just weeks ahead of the September 30th deadline that will see two Veterans
MADISON – This morning, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the “Build a Stronger Wisconsin” package, a series of four labor bills designed to strengthen the workforce and bolster our state’s economy. The package includes LRB-0711, authored by Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort
Baldwin’s bipartisan Go Pack Go Act would ensure Wisconsinites in remaining 13 Wisconsin counties would always have access to the Green and Gold WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Packers’ season opener, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Tony Wied
Bill package strengthens worker protections MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) was proud to stand next to fellow Legislative Democrats and labor leaders to introduce the Build a Stronger Wisconsin bill package, which comprises legislation to address Prevailing
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced 4 bills that would restore the prevailing wage, repeal the right-to-work law, address worker misclassification, and reinstate project labor agreements. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I
Madison, WI – Today Legislative Democrats introduced a comprehensive package of pro-worker, pro-labor bills “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” at the State Capitol. The bills address prevailing wage, worker misclassification, project labor agreements and repealing “right to work”. Representative Snodgrass released
Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. I am thrilled to help kick off another great school year here in Wisconsin. As many of you know, I started my career as a science teacher, then I became a principal, superintendent, and
Hi, I’m Representative Chanz Green and I represent the 74 th Assembly District in Northern Wisconsin. Today I want to talk to you about the recent audit that came out in regards to the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Account. The
Qualify for the bonus from Sept. 8 – 26, 2025 MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2025) – Every child dreams of their future — and every dream deserves a plan. Whether they go to college, technical school or pursue specialized career training, there’s
Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care voted, along party lines, to request changes to an administrative rule being issued by the Department of Health Services (DHS). This rule changes DHS administrative code relating to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through October 31, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 1, 2, and
Job Centers welcome job seekers, job explorers, and employers MADISON – In celebration of National Workforce Development month in Wisconsin, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) invites job seekers, employers, and partners to explore services offered by the Job Center of
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. – After the Milwaukee police union president said he is considering sending a letter to the White House requesting help from National Guard troops, Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien released the following X post and comments to the Milwaukee Journal
The Wisconsin DNR and DHS have issued new consumption advice for mallards and wood ducks harvested on Green Bay. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today
Madison-The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted last-minute written testimony Wednesday to the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care on administrative rules relating to prenatal care and child care services administered by the state. Modifications to DHS
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 4th, Legislative Democrats introduced the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” package to strengthen Wisconsin’s middle class and unions. The package would restore the prevailing wage, repeal the so-called “Right-to-Work” law, reinstate the ability to use project labor agreements, and address worker misclassification. After the introduction,
MADISON, WI – Today, Robyn Vining (AD-13), candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District, introduced a bill that would allow local governments’ to prioritize companies with fair labor practices. For the last 8 years, the Republican controlled legislature has required local officials to turn a blind eye to the labor practices of the companies
Every Democratic Lawmaker Has Signed On to All Four Bills in the Package Madison, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats unveiled the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” package, four bills that will help strengthen Wisconsin’s overall economy by helping ensure fair wages, safer workplaces, and good paying jobs that support families during
Some Things to do During September to Keep Hope Alive! By any measure, 2025 has been one of the most unsettling and uncertain years any of us has had to endure in recent memory, if not in our lifetime. From the chaotic, destructive and downright cruel way Donald Trump has
Protect Our Care and 314 Action Were Joined By U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Herb Conaway, M.D. (NJ-03), Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Kelly Morrison, M.D. (MN-03).
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senators Dianne Hesselbein, Jamie Wall, and Jeff Smith called on Republican lawmakers to stop playing political games with the lives of Wisconsin veterans. Just weeks ahead of the September 30th deadline that will see two Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities close, Senate Democrats are imploring
MADISON – This morning, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the “Build a Stronger Wisconsin” package, a series of four labor bills designed to strengthen the workforce and bolster our state’s economy. The package includes LRB-0711, authored by Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), that would repeal the
Baldwin’s bipartisan Go Pack Go Act would ensure Wisconsinites in remaining 13 Wisconsin counties would always have access to the Green and Gold WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Packers’ season opener, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Tony Wied (R-WI-8) introduced the Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all
Bill package strengthens worker protections MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) was proud to stand next to fellow Legislative Democrats and labor leaders to introduce the Build a Stronger Wisconsin bill package, which comprises legislation to address Prevailing Wage, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), Worker Misclassification reform, and a
Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democrats introduced 4 bills that would restore the prevailing wage, repeal the right-to-work law, address worker misclassification, and reinstate project labor agreements. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today I am proud to join my Democratic colleagues in introducing 4
Madison, WI – Today Legislative Democrats introduced a comprehensive package of pro-worker, pro-labor bills “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” at the State Capitol. The bills address prevailing wage, worker misclassification, project labor agreements and repealing “right to work”. Representative Snodgrass released the following statement. “ As former Minnesota Senator, Paul Wellstone
Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. I am thrilled to help kick off another great school year here in Wisconsin. As many of you know, I started my career as a science teacher, then I became a principal, superintendent, and then state superintendent. All told, this is my 49th back-to-school
Hi, I’m Representative Chanz Green and I represent the 74 th Assembly District in Northern Wisconsin. Today I want to talk to you about the recent audit that came out in regards to the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Account. The DNR claimed that they were going to be $16 million
Qualify for the bonus from Sept. 8 – 26, 2025 MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2025) – Every child dreams of their future — and every dream deserves a plan. Whether they go to college, technical school or pursue specialized career training, there’s no better time to learn about saving for their education
Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care voted, along party lines, to request changes to an administrative rule being issued by the Department of Health Services (DHS). This rule changes DHS administrative code relating to prenatal care and child care coordination; among other changes are
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through October 31, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 1, 2, and 7 are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to
Job Centers welcome job seekers, job explorers, and employers MADISON – In celebration of National Workforce Development month in Wisconsin, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) invites job seekers, employers, and partners to explore services offered by the Job Center of Wisconsin (JCW) on Wednesdays in September (Sept. 10, 17, and
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. – After the Milwaukee police union president said he is considering sending a letter to the White House requesting help from National Guard troops, Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien released the following X post and comments to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel supporting the union and President Trump’s crime crackdown, saying “law…
The Wisconsin DNR and DHS have issued new consumption advice for mallards and wood ducks harvested on Green Bay. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new consumption advisory for mallards and wood ducks
Madison-The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted last-minute written testimony Wednesday to the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care on administrative rules relating to prenatal care and child care services administered by the state. Modifications to DHS Clearinghouse Rule 25-004 had been requested by the committee. Representative