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MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D–Madison) and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D–Whitefish Bay), passed unanimously. International Holocaust Remembrance Day was

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed AB 315 and AB 612 on a party-line vote. Charlie Carlin, representing Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, what passed today is Knowles-Nelson in name only.

MADISON — Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions held a public hearing on the WisKids legislation, a bipartisan initiative that would give every child born or adopted in Wisconsin $25 in a state-managed 529 account to jumpstart their educational

Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after introducing two pieces of legislation with the Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency & Modernization: “As technology progresses, our government should routinely evaluate where it

MADISON, WI –– Today, patient storytellers and advocates joined Free & Just to mark what would have been the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and spotlight the latest threats to abortion care for women and families nationwide. For nearly 50 years, Roe v.

Bill protects kids from harms of social media Madison, WI—Today, State Representatives David Steffen (R-Howard), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) introduced the “Kids Online Safety Act” as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. This

Madison, WI – Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) voted this week to protect Wisconsin’s land, resources, and security by supporting legislation that strengthens conservation efforts while guarding against foreign influence in our state. The Assembly passed legislation to continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship

“The Republican-led data center bill offers nothing but lip-service. We deserve better.” MADISON — Today, Assembly Republicans rushed the passage of Assembly Bill 840, a bill claiming to regulate data centers, less than a week after introduction. Instead of delivering

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened on Thursday afternoon to vote on a number of bills. Rep. Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined the majority of her colleagues in supporting extending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. “The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program funds land acquisitions and

Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly passed AB 320 in a bipartisan fashion. This bill authored by Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) was written to help provide more funding for our courts. A key funding source for the courts are the fees

MADISON, WI- The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a package of bills aimed at protecting the state’s land, institutions, and residents from foreign adversaries. The legislation strengthens safeguards against hostile governments and ensures that Wisconsin’s resources and sensitive information remain

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) saw her Assembly Bill 668 (AB 668), which was co-authored with Sen Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R- Fox Crossing), advance on the Assembly floor Thursday. This legislation ensures that people in serious mental health crises who are

MADISON, WI – Today, the State Assembly passed legislation authored by Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) to protect Wisconsin farmland and forestry land from being acquired by a foreign adversary. Assembly Bill 30 prohibits anyone from a nation hostile to the United States from

Madison, WI– Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a bill which creates a lemon law for implements of husbandry. “Wisconsin farmers who purchase new implements of husbandry (IOH) should have a lemon law to protect their investment,” said

MADISON, Wis. — On January 20th, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a controversial data center bill that was introduced eleven days prior. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “AI data center regulations are one of the most

Madison, Wis – Today, Rep. Roe joined Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing policies addressing issues directly impacting families, children, employers, child care providers, and communities by making childcare more affordable and accessible. The six-bill child care package tackles the multifaceted challenges

MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two bills extending the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: “The passage of Assembly Bills 315 and 612 today, are another step forward in ensuring the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement regarding the establishment of the Rural Domestic Energy Council:  “By establishing the Rural Domestic Energy Council, Congress is finally taking action to address year-round E15 in a meaningful way. This is

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to the passage of Assembly Bill 472 on the Assembly floor: “With a wide bipartisan vote of 86-11 on AB 472 in the State Assembly, Wisconsin continues to