Sen. Feyen: Reacts to Representative O’Connor announcing retirement
Fond du Lac, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen released the following statement in response to Representative Jerry O’Connor announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026: “I want to extend my sincere thanks to Representative Jerry O’Connor for his years of
Dept. of Health Services: Announces plan to invest $31 million in opioid settlement funds
Two-year plan to sustain proven programs, grow high-impact strategies, and target priority populations across Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced its plan for its annual share of $794 million in opioid settlement funds coming to Wisconsin, including
Saunders campaign: Navy veteran and sanitation worker challenges seven-year incumbent: “This district deserves better”
KIMBERLY, WI — Alicia Saunders, a Navy veteran and industrial sanitation worker, announced Thursday that she is running for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District, challenging seven-year incumbent Shae Sortwell. After running in 2024, Saunders says she didn’t step away — she
Rep. Brooks: Retirement statement
After a great deal of thought, I have decided to retire from the Wisconsin State Assembly. It has been an honor to represent the people of both the 60th and 59th Assembly Districts. I want to start by thanking my
WisDems: ICYMI: Liberals dominated Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Will it carry over to November?
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WPR reported on Democrats’ massive win in Tuesday night’s Supreme Court election, highlighting how Republicans lost ground in their reliable conservative counties while Democrats increased their margins in their strongholds. Judge Chris Taylor’s win set a record with 84% of
Sen. Carpenter: Celebrates new law allowing dreamers to obtain professional licenses
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) joined Governor Evers at his ceremony to sign Assembly Bill 759, granting eligibility to DACA recipients to receive occupational credentials. Sen. Carpenter issued the following statement: “I’m a proud cosponsor of Assembly Bill 759, which
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Proudly leads on DACA professional licensing bill signed into law
Milwaukee — State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) joined Governor Tony Evers in Milwaukee this morning as he signed Assembly Bill 759 (AB 759) into law. Rivera-Wagner was a lead sponsor of the bipartisan legislation, which allows qualified individuals enrolled in
Rep. Hurd: Governor Evers chooses red tape over common sense
MADISON – Instead of signing a common-sense reform into law, Governor Evers chose to keep unnecessary government red tape in place by vetoing Assembly Bill (AB) 956 on Wednesday. This bill would have exempted certain agricultural warehouses from the requirement to install an
Climate Power: The GOP’s next political liability: Trump’s proposed cuts to program that helps low-income families keep the lights on
Washington, DC – Late last week, Trump released his proposed budget, and the contents make one thing clear — in his ideal world, he pays for his reckless agenda by cutting the programs that the American people rely on. Trump’s budget is
American Family Association Action: Parents and lawmakers should rise up against Governor Evers’ veto
TUPELO, Miss. — AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of the American Family Association, calls on Wisconsin parents and lawmakers to oppose Governor Tony Evers’ veto of a bill to protect children from hardcore pornography and illegal child pornography. AB 105, sponsored by Rep.
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding committee vote on UW Regents
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Wisconsin State Senate’s Republican-controlled Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges holding a public hearing and executive session, respectively, on 10 of the governor’s appointees to the University of Wisconsin
A Better Wisconsin Together: Legislative Republicans find time for a partisan tantrum but continue to ignore real issues facing Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — After leaving Wisconsinites high and dry by adjourning this year’s legislative session embarrassingly early and leaving mountains of work undone, Republican state lawmakers finally found the time to come back to the Capitol today. But it’s not to
Milwaukee Common Council: Governor Evers signs bill to remove barriers for DACA recipients
Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez April 9, 2026 Today I had the pleasure of joining Governor Tony Evers, and others, for the signing of Assembly Bill 759 at El Rey in the 12th Aldermanic District. At a time
Rep. August: Recognizes Rep. Jerry O’Connor’s service in the Assembly
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jerry O’Connor: “I want to thank Jerry for his service to the people of Wisconsin and for his commitment to the State Assembly. “Jerry has been
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Gov. Evers’ signing of Act 240
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 240, which increases access to professional licenses for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:
Rep. Billings: Governor signs legislation to protect kids online
Madison – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed AB 957 and AB 958 into law. Representative Billings introduced these bills with a bipartisan group of colleagues on the protecting kids task force and released the following statement in response: “These bills will help
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bill to help address statewide workforce shortages by removing barriers for “dreamers”
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local advocates and stakeholders at Nuevo Mercado El Rey in Milwaukee to take action on Assembly Bill 759, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 240, a bipartisan bill that helps address Wisconsin’s generational workforce challenges by removing unnecessary barriers
Rep. Green: Tech ed & child safety bills signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statements after two of his bills, Senate Bill 366 and Assembly Bill 966, were signed into law yesterday. On Senate Bill 366: “This legislation makes targeted improvements to the technical education equipment grant