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Rhinelander, WI – State Representative Rob Swearingen released the following statement in response to Representative Rob Brooks announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026. “I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Representative Brooks on his retirement from the Wisconsin
Madison – Representative Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) celebrated the passage of two key pieces of legislation ensuring Wisconsin veterans and active servicemembers receive proper recognition and accommodation. The bills, authored by Rep. Tucker this session, are Senate Bills 134 & 810,
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) released the following statement after today’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, convened to consider the nominations of ten members of the Board of Regents: “While I had hoped
Milwaukee – Thousands of unfilled jobs in Wisconsin will soon have incredibly qualified candidates thanks to a new law authored by Representative Joel Kitchens. On Thursday, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 759 in Milwaukee. The new law will allow people in the
Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairman Brooks Boyd issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ action on AB 601: “This marks an important step forward for Wisconsin’s tribal nations and for the state. This bipartisan legislation respects tribal sovereignty
Governor Evers signs bipartisan bill to cap cryptocurrency transfers and expand affordable housing stock (Madison, WI) – Yesterday afternoon, Governor Evers signed several pieces of legislation into law aimed at safeguarding financial security and housing stability of older Wisconsinites. The
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Rob Brooks: “I want to thank Rob for his years of service to the people of Wisconsin and, more personally, for his friendship over the years.
Local Leaders Promote Awareness and Work to Keep Kids Safe (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach has declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Brown County to shine a light on the role all citizens play
WASHINGTON, DC — End Citizens United, a leading national anti-corruption organization, today named Rep. Derrick Van Orden to its 2026 list of Most Corrupt politicians, citing a record of taking money from corporate special interests and advancing policies that have
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs Assembly Bill 454, advancing housing access across the state MADISON, Wis. (April 9, 2026) — Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is proud to have played an instrumental role in the development
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Whether it’s kids in the classroom, families at home, or our farmers and agricultural industries, Wisconsinites’ health and well-being depend on access to clean, safe water. Folks should be able to trust that the water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Central Wisconsin: Segments 20, 21, C21, C22 & Portage-Columbia 138kV Reconductor Projects in Columbia County.
On April 6, 2026, two bills to address PFAs contamination were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) applauds the Governor and State Legislature for their work to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) contamination in
Five years. Thousands of UWM community members. Millions of dollars and countless possibilities. That’s the story of 414 for UWM Giving Days. On April 13 and 14, Panthers supporters around the world will unite to pave the path of possibilities
Wisconsin Right to Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Marshall as its new Director of Advocacy, Policy & Political Affairs. Marshall brings hands-on legislative experience and a deep commitment to pro-life policy. Marshall earned a Bachelor of Arts
Overview Wisconsin voters sent a clear message in this year’s Supreme Court race when they elected Judge Chris Taylor by a commanding 20-point margin. Voters showed a strong preference for consensus-builders who will protect freedoms and oppose — not enable
Madison – Today, Representative Joy Goeben (R – Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 502: “I am deeply disappointed by the Governor’s veto of AB 502, a bill that represented years of negotiation and a
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong is attracting support from progressive leaders across the nation, underscoring the importance of Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race and the growing enthusiasm surrounding her campaign to create permanent affordability for working families. This
Milwaukee, WI — On Thursday, Jim Steineke, Chairman of the Wisconsin chapter of RightCount, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed the Electoral Count Reform Act legislation into law. “Wisconsin took another important step to ensure the safety and
Random Lake, WI — Lifelong Kewaskum-area resident Bradley Petersen announced today that he is running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 59th Assembly District. He is running to be a strong conservative voice who will defend faith, family, freedom, and
Rhinelander, WI – State Representative Rob Swearingen released the following statement in response to Representative Rob Brooks announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026. “I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Representative Brooks on his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly. Representative Brooks has dedicated many years to public
Madison – Representative Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) celebrated the passage of two key pieces of legislation ensuring Wisconsin veterans and active servicemembers receive proper recognition and accommodation. The bills, authored by Rep. Tucker this session, are Senate Bills 134 & 810, signed into law as Acts 204 and 206. Act 204
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) released the following statement after today’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, convened to consider the nominations of ten members of the Board of Regents: “While I had hoped to hear from all ten pending Regents, I appreciated the
Milwaukee – Thousands of unfilled jobs in Wisconsin will soon have incredibly qualified candidates thanks to a new law authored by Representative Joel Kitchens. On Thursday, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 759 in Milwaukee. The new law will allow people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to obtain state licenses.
Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairman Brooks Boyd issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ action on AB 601: “This marks an important step forward for Wisconsin’s tribal nations and for the state. This bipartisan legislation respects tribal sovereignty and keeps the economic benefits of mobile sports betting in
Governor Evers signs bipartisan bill to cap cryptocurrency transfers and expand affordable housing stock (Madison, WI) – Yesterday afternoon, Governor Evers signed several pieces of legislation into law aimed at safeguarding financial security and housing stability of older Wisconsinites. The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) joined state leaders to celebrate
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Rob Brooks: “I want to thank Rob for his years of service to the people of Wisconsin and, more personally, for his friendship over the years. “Rob has been a strong and reliable member of our
Local Leaders Promote Awareness and Work to Keep Kids Safe (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach has declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Brown County to shine a light on the role all citizens play in protecting and promoting strong, healthy families and the well-being
WASHINGTON, DC — End Citizens United, a leading national anti-corruption organization, today named Rep. Derrick Van Orden to its 2026 list of Most Corrupt politicians, citing a record of taking money from corporate special interests and advancing policies that have raised costs on families across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. “Rep.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs Assembly Bill 454, advancing housing access across the state MADISON, Wis. (April 9, 2026) — Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is proud to have played an instrumental role in the development and crafting of Assembly Bill 454, now Wisconsin Act 239. For
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Whether it’s kids in the classroom, families at home, or our farmers and agricultural industries, Wisconsinites’ health and well-being depend on access to clean, safe water. Folks should be able to trust that the water coming out of their tap is safe, but we know that’s not
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Central Wisconsin: Segments 20, 21, C21, C22 & Portage-Columbia 138kV Reconductor Projects in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual
On April 6, 2026, two bills to address PFAs contamination were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) applauds the Governor and State Legislature for their work to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) contamination in our state. These impactful pieces of legislation release $133 million
Five years. Thousands of UWM community members. Millions of dollars and countless possibilities. That’s the story of 414 for UWM Giving Days. On April 13 and 14, Panthers supporters around the world will unite to pave the path of possibilities for UWM students, research and community programming. And as the
Wisconsin Right to Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Marshall as its new Director of Advocacy, Policy & Political Affairs. Marshall brings hands-on legislative experience and a deep commitment to pro-life policy. Marshall earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Pre-Law, with a minor in History,
Overview Wisconsin voters sent a clear message in this year’s Supreme Court race when they elected Judge Chris Taylor by a commanding 20-point margin. Voters showed a strong preference for consensus-builders who will protect freedoms and oppose — not enable — federal overreach, rejecting an extremist who tried to throw
Madison – Today, Representative Joy Goeben (R – Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 502: “I am deeply disappointed by the Governor’s veto of AB 502, a bill that represented years of negotiation and a hard-fought compromise among stakeholders to break long-standing gridlock. “AB 502
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong is attracting support from progressive leaders across the nation, underscoring the importance of Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race and the growing enthusiasm surrounding her campaign to create permanent affordability for working families. This month, Hong has received endorsements from former Ohio State Senator
Milwaukee, WI — On Thursday, Jim Steineke, Chairman of the Wisconsin chapter of RightCount, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed the Electoral Count Reform Act legislation into law. “Wisconsin took another important step to ensure the safety and security of our elections with the signing of the Electoral
Random Lake, WI — Lifelong Kewaskum-area resident Bradley Petersen announced today that he is running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 59th Assembly District. He is running to be a strong conservative voice who will defend faith, family, freedom, and the values that make this district the heart of Wisconsin.