Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) introduced legislation that will enhance the legal options for victims of child trafficking to pursue justice. The bipartisan bill is part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. The Task Force met several times this session and gathered input from

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on the Draft Vision, Goals, Objectives and Management Alternatives for DNR-managed lands in the Central Sand Hills region. Among the more than 60 properties included in the plan are Devil’s Lake and Hartman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and a bipartisan group of senators are calling on Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to provide information about the company’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program and its efforts to avoid legal liability for the persistent mistreatment of DSP drivers. The senators are also seeking

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is extending the deadline for applications for the three Veteran Mental Health Grants. Applications are being accepted until Thursday, January 25, at 4:30 p.m.  WDVA encourages all eligible organizations to apply. We also ask that you share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Democrats proudly introduce the Voter C.A.R.E. (Confidence, Accessibility, Residency, and Ease) Package, a common sense set of bills designed to ensure our government represents the will of the people. Committed to accessible and straightforward elections, this legislative initiative focuses on reforming unnecessary requirements, improving in-person

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen released the following statement in response to Representative Steffen’s letter (below) addressing concerns surrounding the Administrator Wolfe impeachment resolution: “Firstly, it is crucial to clarify that the resolution in question does not fall under the purview of a bill and, as such, does not necessitate

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39) co-introduced the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act. This bill would expand credit options for Americans by giving credit unions the flexibility to offer longer loan terms and lower monthly payments, thus

With cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) rising across Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging pregnant Wisconsinites to get the vaccine to protect their baby from the virus. As of January 10, there have been 1,402 people in Wisconsin hospitalized with RSV this season, 580 of those are children under

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 22-26, 2024.  Winter Salt Awareness Week will include a series of livestreams featuring speakers and topics focused

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin receives measurable snowfall and many trails are anticipated to open for the first time this season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits, stay sober and ride only on designated trails. In the early months of 2023, there were

Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), based out of Madison, Wisconsin are nearly complete with their mobilization to the Baltics. This past May, eight 112th MPAD Soldiers mobilized to various locations across the Baltics, dividing the unit into three teams to provide public

MADISON – Today the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Melissa Agard has consistently demonstrated her dedication to the well-being of our members and the labor community at-large,” said Scott Bartz, President of the Building Trades Council

A status conference is scheduled Wednesday, January 10th at 2:00pm at the Walworth County Judicial Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in the case of a fourth-degree sexual assault charge against now-defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The charges were brought by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Walworth County District Attorney last April following

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s insufficient attempt to address concerns surrounding DoD processes following Secretary Austin’s incapacitation. “It has been four days since the Pentagon revealed Secretary Austin’s hospitalization. Until today, they had hidden why the Secretary was hospitalized, and now, they

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s insufficient attempt to address concerns surrounding DoD processes following Secretary Austin’s incapacitation. “It has been four days since the Pentagon revealed Secretary Austin’s hospitalization. Until today, they had hidden why the Secretary was hospitalized, and now, they continue to

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin kicks off 2024 with continued seven-figure paid media campaign asking Wisconsin Congressmen to fight for their constituents and oppose harmful policies MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, a grassroots coalition advocating for policies that support working families and seniors in the state, has launched two new ads calling

Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following Racine County, WI Circuit Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz’s ruling that state law does not allow the use of mobile absentee voting sites in Wisconsin.     “This ruling is a win for election integrity. As Chairman of the Committee

Nearly three years to the day after a mob stormed the US Capitol, MAGA promoter and GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik would not commit to certifying the 2024 presidential election.  Derrick Van Orden – who was endorsed by Stefanik in 2022 and has taken campaign cash from her for his reelection – was present on Capitol grounds during

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Green County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Thomas J. Vale’s retirement, effective April 5, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.  To

MADISON, Wis. — In an interview on Fox News last night, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash — which would devastate millions of working Wisconsinites. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “For years, Donald Trump has been committed to destroying the economy for Wisconsin families, and