People First Wisconsin thanks Governor Tony Evers for a state budget that supports people with disabilities to go to school and live in their communities with the supports they need to be contributing citizens. “The historic investment in special education and school-based mental health supports, along with increases for transportation,

The Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers applauds Governor Evers, and his vision for the 2025 State Budget. The inclusion of an increase for Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs) has been long overdue, but falls short of the amount necessary to bring our ILCs to an appropriate base funding level.

MADISON, Wis. — After WEAC’s handpicked candidate lost in Tuesday’s Spring Primary Election, WEAC is now settling on Jill Underly in an effort to advance their far-left agenda. “WEAC knows Jill Underly’s record as DPI Secretary has been a complete disaster. WEAC is terrified of Brittany Kinser bringing common-sense education reform to the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today launched a frequently asked questions page for those impacted by the settlement between the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc.,

(Madison) – Teachers could soon get the undivided attention of their students. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, which would ban cell phones in classrooms. Representative Kitchens says cell phones and social media are affecting more than just grades. “Since smartphones and

MADISON – During Wednesday’s floor session, Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) supported a series of education bills aimed at prioritizing student success including Assembly Bill (AB) 6, which he authored. AB 6 would require school districts to move towards spending 70% of tax dollars they receive in the classroom. Additionally, it

Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Jon Justice on KTLK’s Twin Cities News Talk Wednesday morning to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race and explain why electing Brad Schimel is crucial to ending Democrats’ lawfare and preventing them from propagating

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) introduced Right to Repair legislation to support Wisconsin farmers. This consumer protection proposal creates a right to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things like repair documentation, data, parts, and necessary tools available to

VERONA, Wisc. (Feb. 21, 2025) – The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2nd Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.  The Council is on a mission to find and celebrate the most mouthwatering 100% beef burgers crafted by Wisconsin’s restaurants, bars and grills.  Everyone has

(Madison) – Rep. Krug joined his Assembly Republican colleagues and passed education reforms to  improve standards and ensure students are getting the education they deserve.  “I think most of us were shocked when Department of Public Instruction Secretary Jill Underly  unilaterally lowered education standards for Wisconsin students,” said Rep. Krug.

MADISON, Wis. — We’re back to remind you of Brad Schimel’s years-long failure to keep Wisconsin kids, families, and communities safe. “Brad Schimel made a career out of failing survivors of sexual assault, but his dangerous public safety record doesn’t end with the victims he let down,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy

MADISON, Wisc. — Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent released the following statement in response to the Assembly passing AB1 to restore higher education standards. “We are one step closer to higher educational standards for our kids. The Assembly passed a bill to undo Jill Underly’s decision to double down on

The News:  The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new new property tax calculator to help Wisconsinites estimate the significant financial impact that repealing Act 10—major collective bargaining reforms passed in 2011—could have on their personal finances.   This free, easy-to-use tool allows individuals to input their school district and pro…

MADISON – Yesterday the WIAA banned biological men from participating in women’s sports. This common-sense decision is a great move for Wisconsin, for women, and for women’s and girls’ sports in the Badger State. Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) supported legislation in 2024 that would have ensured the protection of women’s sports, as well

MADISON, Wis. – In 2019, Jeffrey Colvin reportedly punched his ex-girlfriend and mother of three kids in the head, dragged her by the hair, strangled her, and then pressed a gun into her neck and threatened to shoot her if she called the police.  Colvin caught a break and ended up

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (WACEP)  commends Governor Evers for an executive budget proposal that prioritizes patient safety and quality care. The Governor’s proposed budget helps address important issues like  access to all types of healthcare but, very importantly, prioritizes quality healthcare that  will benefit

MADISON, Wis. – Today, local Wisconsin physicians, medical professionals, and advocates joined together in a virtual press conference to speak out against far-right Judge Brad Schimel’s extreme and dangerous record on abortion and reproductive healthcare. Speakers – including Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin; OB/GYN Dr. Barbara

Gov. Evers’ budget proposal – and his declaration of 2025 as the Year of the Kid –  signals a return to a core Wisconsin value: supporting our children and their public schools, while making critical & popular investments in health care, prison reform, and meeting childcare needs. It’s now up

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a package of bills seeking to raise academic standards and improve student outcomes across the State. Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following response: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 1 to return Wisconsin’s academic standards to

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation regarding education standards, transparency, and classroom prioritization. Recently, the National Assessment of Education Progress found that Wisconsin’s 4th graders were under performing as only 31% were proficient in reading in 2024. Assembly Bill 1 addresses… Please log in to