MADISON, Wis. –  This afternoon President Trump signed a new executive order, pushing forward a dangerous plan to further dismantle the Department of Education. This move could threaten funding for Wisconsin public schools, job training programs, and especially target educational opportunities for students with special needs. “President Trump and Republicans

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly passed the “Help Not Harm Act” (AB 104). It will now move to the Senate where it is expected to pass before being sent to the Governor. Rep Allen shares his top ten reasons why Governor Evers should sign this bill into law. 10.         

MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) issued the following statement regarding the passage of legislation protecting women and girls in sports: “Biological men should not compete in women or girls’ sports, period” said Rep. Dallman. “For decades, we have protected the fairness and safety of women and girls in

MADISON, Wisc. – In case you missed it, Brittany Kinser took Jill Underly to task on Wednesday in their only match-up of the campaign. Despite multiple offers from respected hosts like the Wisconsin Press Club & WisPolitics, Marquette University, and WISN, Underly declined every debate request. After last night’s performance against Brittany, we now see

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MILWAUKEE — Dr. Deanna Arble, assistant professor of biological sciences at Marquette University, has received a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation with an expected value of $1.37 million to study how light affects breathing and the maintenance of blood oxygen levels. “Light has such amazing effects on physiology,”

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) thanks her Assembly colleagues for passing her Save Women’s Sports Act (Assembly Bills 100 and 102) and other Dittrich bills on Thursday: “For the third consecutive session, I have authored the Save Women’s Sports Act and had it pass the Assembly. This legislation is

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin discussed the importance of Medicaid at a roundtable in Madison, WI. Joining the Senator were six Wisconsinites who would be directly impacted by the Republican budget plan that calls for slashing at least $880 billion from Medicaid to give tax breaks to

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  This week, I’m traveling across our state, meeting with veterans and veteran organizations to talk about new efforts to support them in our state budget. As governor, it’s important to me that we protect, defend, and support the veterans who’ve protected, defended, and

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the UW DEI review. Last week the findings of a University of Wisconsin-Madison internal review of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Vice Chancellor LaVar Charleston’s practices were released. The review led to his removal

MADISON – Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has spent this campaign lying to Wisconsin voters about her qualifications, her education policies, and the devastating impact of Trump’s cuts to public education. Last night’s debate made it clearer than ever: she will say whatever it takes to cover up the truth. Lobbyist Brittany

MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly bills 100 and 102, which mandate that sports teams at public K-12 schools, private schools in parental choice programs, the University of Wisconsin system, and technical colleges be designated based on

APPLETON, WI – State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) is hosting four Budget Listening Sessions in the Fox Valley with Representatives Snodgrass (D-Appleton), Palmeri (D-Oshkosh), and Kaufert (R-Neenah) in order to hear input from constituents on what they would like to see included in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. Additionally, the Joint Committee

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss a pavement replacement project on WIS 138 from WIS 59 in Cooksville to Milwaukee Street in Stoughton, Dane and Rock counties. Construction is anticipated for 2029. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:00

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (DOJ) against Westosha Central High School for endangering the safety and privacy of multiple female students. Over parent

WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Native Vote successfully hosted three community meals, bringing together nearly 140 attendees to discuss the impact of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Native communities ahead of the April 1 election. The nonpartisan events provided a welcoming space for community members to share a meal, connect with neighbors, and

Progressive Turnout Project is committing $1.2 million to rally Democrats to vote for Judge Susan Crawford in the critical April 1st Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The grassroots-funded organization is driving Democratic voter turnout through a large-scale field program that currently has 226 paid team members and is on pace to

MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities across Wisconsin.  Originally introduced in the 2021-22 legislative … Please

Madison – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and staff congregated in Madison for AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol.  As an AmeriCorps alum, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was asked to speak and later welcomed a contingent from the Green Bay Conservation Corps for a meeting in his office.

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned. This legislation was inspired by Neil Hansen, a