Madison, Wis. – Representative Ann Roe supported new legislation launched today to protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites in response to President Trump’s disastrous agenda. “While President Trump and Republicans play politics with the futures of our children and our country, as a state representative I am joining

Madison, Wis. – On Tuesday members of the Wisconsin Gun Safety Coalition along with Democratic legislators gathered with community advocates and the Attorney General to announce a legislative package regarding gun sales in Wisconsin.  “Background checks on all gun sales are a piece of common-sense legislation that will lead to

MADISON, WI – After months of negotiations at the State Capitol, Senator Dora Drake and Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner have introduced the WIN Bill to establish the Office of Financial Technology Innovation to provide cryptocurrency education and grants for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and consumer protection. “Cryptocurrency is here to stay, and

MADISON, WI – For over 30 years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has played a vital role in promoting Wisconsin’s growing tourism economy and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as conserving important habitat and ecosystems. Senator Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) has been working tirelessly for months to educate constituents and others around

MADISON, WI… Stronger legal protections for victims of “deep fake” social media pornography is one step away from Governor Evers’ desk after bipartisan legislation overwhelmingly passed a State Assembly committee today.  The bill, which unanimously passed the State Senate last month, now goes to the full Assembly. “As the capabilities

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Jobs and Economy approved Assembly Bill 139, which provides a tax credit for individuals relocating to Wisconsin due to Hurricane Helene or the Los Angeles wildfires. Introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R – Delafield) and Senator Dan Feyen (R – Fond du

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to recommend the current COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and for every person 6 months and older to protect from serious COVID-19 illness and to prevent spreading it to others. The current COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy, and vaccination can protect women and

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to safeguard public programs, and protect the civil rights and privacy of every Wisconsinite. Wisconsinites deserve to have a limited, yet effective, government that protects the constitutional rights of all people. This package of bills commits to protecting the people of Wisconsin

MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining stood alongside doctors, students, Attorney General Josh Kaul, legislative colleagues, and gun violence prevention advocates yesterday to introduce legislation to end gun violence in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in Wisconsin, but it is

Last year, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) began offering the option for motorists and individuals to add emergency contact information to their driver license or ID record. Currently, 82,133 people have added contact information through a convenient online process at wisconsindmv.gov/emergencycontact. “This is a very

Application Deadline Wednesday, June 18 Madison, WI – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the involvement and advancement of women in government service, is now accepting applications for new members to join its Board of Directors. Selected applicants will serve a two-year term beginning

“The mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society is to celebrate and memorialize the history of Wisconsin, the United States, and all of its people. It is not, and should never be, a political organization. Shame on the Evers Administration and Democratic legislators for trying to turn this nationally recognized organization

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke earned the endorsement of the Blue Dog PAC, becoming their first endorsed challenger candidate for 2026.  “Rebecca Cooke is the homegrown fighter western Wisconsin needs in Congress right now. As the daughter of farmers, and someone who waits tables at night to pay

Council’s transition period offers chance to evaluate its strengths, areas for growth Key stakeholders agree that Milwaukee’s Community Justice Council (CJC) excels in its role of convening justice system stakeholders and building consensus toward shared objectives, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. But Milwaukee’s CJC may benefit from greater

“Ducks Unlimited applauds the work done by Rep. Tony Kurtz and Sen. Pat Testin to provide meaningful and long-overdue updates to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. This proposed legislation will allow much needed improvements to be made to our existing public lands, while also ensuring that a useable program will continue

GREEN BAY, WI – Yesterday, Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay), alongside Representative Sheila Stubbs (D-Madison) and a broad coalition of gun safety advocates, introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at reducing gun violence in Wisconsin. The proposals are supported by over 80% of Wisconsinites and reflect growing demands for common-sense reform

The Wisconsin Counties Association, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin County Forests Association, and the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association released the following joint statement after a proposal from Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was relea…

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to safeguard public programs, protect the civil rights of Wisconsinites, and secure the privacy of our most vulnerable neighbors. Wisconsinites deserve to have a government that protects the people. This package of bills commits to protecting the people of Wisconsin by giving Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden admitted that the Republican Tax Scam, which passed thanks to his deciding vote, will actually cut SNAP benefits for Wisconsin families with kids.  In a recent interview with WQOW, Van Orden stood by his support for new bureaucratic requirements

Expects Committee Approved Audit on Dept of Public Instruction’s Lack of Oversight of School Finances to be Released this Spring MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) co-chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement after it came out that Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will once again lose funding