MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Wisconsin Republicans helped elect MAGA ally and anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Before hastily switching support to Mike Johnson today, just last week Wisconsin Republicans had thrown their support behind fellow MAGA
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills. The governor signed: Senate Bill 120, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 34: Rolls back anti-union collective bargaining prohibitions enacted in by 2011 Wisconsin Acts 10 and 32 to allow municipal
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing titled “Faith Under Fire: An Examination of Global Religious Persecution.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman pointed out that religious
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2023. In brief, the
MADISON, Wis. — In the revolving door of Republican nominees for Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has emerged as the latest candidate to lead a chamber driven into chaos by GOP dysfunction and extremism. Even as Mike Gallagher publicly doubts whether Johnson
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement of solidarity as rank-and-file staff of Wisconsin Watch, the non-profit newsroom, announce the formation of the Wisconsin Watch Union with the NewsGuild-CWA. “We proudly stand in solidarity with the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn
Milwaukee, WI – This Saturday, October 28th at 2:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will be marching from Red Arrow Park and rallying at City Hall to demand the U.S. and the United Nations immediately stop troop deployment in both
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers and help them address economic challenges like feed shortages and increased costs. The Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields (O DAIRY) Act of 2023 will increase investments in
At the Capitol last Thursday October 19th in the first officially sanctioned legislative public hearing on redistricting reform legislation held in 14 years in Wisconsin, virtually everyone who testified, did so in opposition to the partisan Republican redistricting legislation – Senate
Waupun –Mayor Rohn Bishop announced his bid for reelection as Mayor of Waupun. With the election slated for April 2, 2024, Mayor Rohn is eager to build on the impressive accomplishments of his first term. Under Mayor Rohn’s leadership, Waupun
MADISON, Wis. – The crisis at our southern border continues to worsen with the threat of terrorism on the rise. New data from Customs and Border Patrol reveals that a record 169 suspects on the FBI’s Terror Watch List were encountered at ports
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced Wisconsin was awarded over $101.2 million to lower Wisconsin families’ home energy costs. The Low Income
GERMANTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the Village of Germantown, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 6:36
WHAT IS IT This week, legislation was introduced by Representative Gustafson (R-Neenah) and Senator Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) that would remove barriers to mental health care by allowing out-of-state providers to practice in Wisconsin. Currently, a mental health provider needs to be licensed in Wisconsin to
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden has failed to condemn a Republican proposal that includes $50 billion in cuts to the next version of the Farm Bill. Van Orden, who serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, has failed to
MADISON… Habitual dangerous driving offenders who repeatedly put the safety of our families at risk on the road could see their vehicles taken away under legislation passed today by a Senate committee. The author, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), said
Protect Our Care launched a new campaign, “Medicare Autumn,” to educate seniors on how Medicare is better than ever. Thanks to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program included in the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare now has the ability to negotiate
MADISON, Wis. – The Federal Trade Commission and the Wisconsin Department of Justice are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even
MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, Wisconsin Republicans helped elect MAGA ally and anti-abortion extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Before hastily switching support to Mike Johnson today, just last week Wisconsin Republicans had thrown their support behind fellow MAGA extremist Jim Jordan. “Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation continues to endorse
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills. The governor signed: Senate Bill 120, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 34: Rolls back anti-union collective bargaining prohibitions enacted in by 2011 Wisconsin Acts 10 and 32 to allow municipal public safety employees, such as police officers, fire fighters, and
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing titled “Faith Under Fire: An Examination of Global Religious Persecution.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman pointed out that religious freedom is not universally recognized and respected in all parts
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for September 2023. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary September
MADISON, Wis. — In the revolving door of Republican nominees for Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has emerged as the latest candidate to lead a chamber driven into chaos by GOP dysfunction and extremism. Even as Mike Gallagher publicly doubts whether Johnson can overcome the GOP’s chaos, and Tom Tiffany cheers on the
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement of solidarity as rank-and-file staff of Wisconsin Watch, the non-profit newsroom, announce the formation of the Wisconsin Watch Union with the NewsGuild-CWA. “We proudly stand in solidarity with the workers of Wisconsin Watch as they seek union rights and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn in a federal lawsuit filed in February 2022, in the United States
Milwaukee, WI – This Saturday, October 28th at 2:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will be marching from Red Arrow Park and rallying at City Hall to demand the U.S. and the United Nations immediately stop troop deployment in both Haiti and Palestine, and to end all U.S. aid to
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the Lead Out” finds that every state would reap enormous savings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to support organic dairy farmers and help them address economic challenges like feed shortages and increased costs. The Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields (O DAIRY) Act of 2023 will increase investments in the organic dairy industry to ensure resiliency and longevity and
At the Capitol last Thursday October 19th in the first officially sanctioned legislative public hearing on redistricting reform legislation held in 14 years in Wisconsin, virtually everyone who testified, did so in opposition to the partisan Republican redistricting legislation – Senate Bill 488 & Assembly Bill 415. Only four people — all of
Waupun –Mayor Rohn Bishop announced his bid for reelection as Mayor of Waupun. With the election slated for April 2, 2024, Mayor Rohn is eager to build on the impressive accomplishments of his first term. Under Mayor Rohn’s leadership, Waupun witnessed transformative achievements: – Rejection of the transportation utility fee
MADISON, Wis. – The crisis at our southern border continues to worsen with the threat of terrorism on the rise. New data from Customs and Border Patrol reveals that a record 169 suspects on the FBI’s Terror Watch List were encountered at ports of entry along the southern border. This news comes only
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced Wisconsin was awarded over $101.2 million to lower Wisconsin families’ home energy costs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding comes through the 2024
GERMANTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the Village of Germantown, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 6:36 p.m., officers with Germantown Police Department responded to a report
WHAT IS IT This week, legislation was introduced by Representative Gustafson (R-Neenah) and Senator Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) that would remove barriers to mental health care by allowing out-of-state providers to practice in Wisconsin. Currently, a mental health provider needs to be licensed in Wisconsin to practice in the state. This bill would allow practitioners from …
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden has failed to condemn a Republican proposal that includes $50 billion in cuts to the next version of the Farm Bill. Van Orden, who serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, has failed to issue any statement on Farm Bill negotiations as Wisconsin farmers
MADISON… Habitual dangerous driving offenders who repeatedly put the safety of our families at risk on the road could see their vehicles taken away under legislation passed today by a Senate committee. The author, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), said current penalties have not proven strong enough to deter many individuals
Protect Our Care launched a new campaign, “Medicare Autumn,” to educate seniors on how Medicare is better than ever. Thanks to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program included in the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare now has the ability to negotiate drug prices to lower costs for seniors on Medicare. The
MADISON, Wis. – The Federal Trade Commission and the Wisconsin Department of Justice are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even thousands of dollars in illegal junk fees onto car prices