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MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025. An application period will run
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set
“My heart breaks for the Corder family, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Police Department. Mary Jo and I ask everyone to pray for Kendall Corder, surviving officer Christopher McCray, their families and all of those protecting us at this devastating time.
Legislature provides millions in new funding for state tourism. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to recent action by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on the state budget bill:
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Joint Finance Committee’s executive session scheduled for this morning, Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the
MADISON,WI – Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s role as a national leader in agricultural exports and dairy innovation, amid myriad pressures. “As dairy processors meet the challenges
New ruling presents opportunities for more parental rights litigation against school districts The News: WILL released a statement praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) 6–3 ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor—a landmark parental rights case that confirms parents’ ability to challenge school curricula
MADISON, Wis. — Radical Hakeem Jeffries is visiting Milwaukee on June 28 for an event hosted by the far-left Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and organized by the progressive activist group People for the American Way. This event is a blatant attempt
MADISON, WI – MADISON – In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the United States Supreme Court decided today that a Texas law (H. B. 1181) requiring pornographic websites to age verify their website visitors is constitutional. Wisconsin Family Action filed an amicus brief
Both Lost State Wide Elections in 2022 and 2024, and should they run in 2026, their plans likely include lighting millions of dollars on fire — again. MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels couldn’t buy a governor’s seat in 2022; Eric Hovde couldn’t
MADISON, WI – This morning the United States Supreme Court ended their term. The high court had multiple major rulings that promote family values. Wisconsin Family Action signed onto amicus briefs for multiple cases that were victorious. Those cases included Skrmetti (protects children
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after two Milwaukee police officers were shot in the line of duty last night. Officers were responding to a shots fired call for service where they were ambushed by an individual. Both officers
MADISON — Leaders from 16 schools and districts from across Wisconsin showcased their continuous improvement efforts at the inaugural Creating a Culture of Excellence for All Conference, held June 26-27 in Green Bay. The conference highlighted leadership practices essential to building
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court rightly rejected a constitutional challenge from far-right activists that would have eliminated the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s cost-free coverage requirement for numerous life-saving preventive care services. Approximately 150 million Americans rely on the
Madison, WI – Led by Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), a bipartisan group of 24 state representatives and 9 state senators is urging Congress to reject a proposed ten-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence
MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately
MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage of the military community’s unique culture and circumstances, resulting in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025. An application period will run from June 30 until Aug. 1 for entry into a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of duty on June 29, at the age of 32. “Officer Corder was
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, condemning the Republicans’
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set a record with more than 1.47 million residents taking a
“My heart breaks for the Corder family, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Police Department. Mary Jo and I ask everyone to pray for Kendall Corder, surviving officer Christopher McCray, their families and all of those protecting us at this devastating time. This the third time this month that Milwaukee police officers
Legislature provides millions in new funding for state tourism. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to recent action by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on the state budget bill: “On behalf of the thousands of small businesses across Wisconsin,
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Joint Finance Committee’s executive session scheduled for this morning, Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the budget for the Department of Natural Resources, but we will
MADISON,WI – Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s role as a national leader in agricultural exports and dairy innovation, amid myriad pressures. “As dairy processors meet the challenges of international marketplace volatility, supply chain disruptions, a labor shortage,
New ruling presents opportunities for more parental rights litigation against school districts The News: WILL released a statement praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) 6–3 ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor—a landmark parental rights case that confirms parents’ ability to challenge school curricula and potentially other school policies and practices. In its order,
MADISON, Wis. — Radical Hakeem Jeffries is visiting Milwaukee on June 28 for an event hosted by the far-left Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and organized by the progressive activist group People for the American Way. This event is a blatant attempt to push a radical agenda. Jeffries has a troubling history
MADISON, WI – MADISON – In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the United States Supreme Court decided today that a Texas law (H. B. 1181) requiring pornographic websites to age verify their website visitors is constitutional. Wisconsin Family Action filed an amicus brief with the Court in support of the Texas law. Wisconsin
Both Lost State Wide Elections in 2022 and 2024, and should they run in 2026, their plans likely include lighting millions of dollars on fire — again. MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels couldn’t buy a governor’s seat in 2022; Eric Hovde couldn’t buy a Senate seat in 2024, and Elon Musk couldn’t
MADISON, WI – This morning the United States Supreme Court ended their term. The high court had multiple major rulings that promote family values. Wisconsin Family Action signed onto amicus briefs for multiple cases that were victorious. Those cases included Skrmetti (protects children from harmful surgeries and therapies), Medina (empowers states to prevent Medicaid funds…
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after two Milwaukee police officers were shot in the line of duty last night. Officers were responding to a shots fired call for service where they were ambushed by an individual. Both officers were critically injured and transported for treatment. One officer now
MADISON — Leaders from 16 schools and districts from across Wisconsin showcased their continuous improvement efforts at the inaugural Creating a Culture of Excellence for All Conference, held June 26-27 in Green Bay. The conference highlighted leadership practices essential to building continuous improvement at the school and district levels. Keynote speakers
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court rightly rejected a constitutional challenge from far-right activists that would have eliminated the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s cost-free coverage requirement for numerous life-saving preventive care services. Approximately 150 million Americans rely on the ACA for free access to services like cancer screenings, statins
Madison, WI – Led by Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), a bipartisan group of 24 state representatives and 9 state senators is urging Congress to reject a proposed ten-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence (AI) legislation included in the House reconciliation package. In a
MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining rights and the freedom to have a say in their
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately owned senior housing, a wellness/tech hub, full-service café, and community