White House: President Trump announces presidential delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on February 22, 2026. T.H. Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation to authorize Wisconsin memorials at national battlefields
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced legislation to authorize Wisconsin memorials at Antietam National Battlefield and Manassas National Battlefield Park to recognize the service and sacrifice of the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments during the
U.S. Rep. Grothman: ICYMI: Grothman at Workforce Protections Subcommittee – AI’s role in safer workplaces
Today, Rep. Glenn Grothman delivered remarks at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing on how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies can improve workplace safety, while underscoring the need for human oversight, worker privacy protections, and policies that encourage innovation without sacrificing
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Commends Senate for passing much-needed Red Tape Reset package
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) thanked the State Senate Wednesday for passing the Wisconsin Red Tape Reset package. This transformative legislation has the chance to eliminate the excessive regulations endured by Wisconsin business owners for too long and instead provide a friendly environment
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate Republicans will return surplus to taxpayers
Senate Bill 1 will provide Wisconsin families with rebate checks up to $1,000 Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) made the following statement regarding the introduction of Senate Bill 1, which will provide married-joint income tax filers with a
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin Senate passes WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset”
The News: The WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset” is one step closer to becoming law after the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor of the legislative package today. Also supported by a wide coalition of free-market groups and Wisconsin’s largest job creators,
Rep. Spaude: Introduces bill to close OWI loopholes
Madison, Wis. — Today, Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon), alongside Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), and partners from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) introduced a new proposal to close loopholes in Wisconsin’s OWI laws. The proposal was
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden and Steil vote to protect Trump’s costly tariffs as Wisconsin families pay the price
After voting to block tariff challenges, House to vote Wednesday on ending Canada tariffs that have driven up costs MADISON, Wis. – On Tuesday night, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to prevent Congress from challenging President Trump’s
Rep. Emerson, Sen. Roys: Introduce legislation establishing a right to fertility treatments
MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson and Senator Kelda Roys introduced a bill that establishes a statutory right to access fertility treatments (such as IVF) in Wisconsin. Under this bill, individuals have a right to receive fertility treatments from a
Sen. Wanggaard: Republicans pass bill allowing employers to fire employees for theft
Bill Reverses Recent WI Supreme Court Ruling MADISON – The State Senate passed a bill allowing employers to terminate employees if the employee has been cited for stealing from the employer. All Democratic Senators except one voted against Senate Bill
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Hits Trump on $600 million cuts to public health funding, including disease and HIV prevention
RFK, Jr. and Trump targeted only states and communities governed and represented by Democratic leaders and said these lifesaving health initiatives “do not reflect [their] priorities” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Nominees sought for Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is seeking nominees for its annual Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award. The award will be given to an individual who has demonstrated leadership, courage and compassion
Reps. Hysell, Miresse: Testify at the Assembly Committee on State Affairs
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic colleagues Representative Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) testified in opposition to Assembly Bill 1033. Assembly Bill 1033 aims to regulate wake surfing by prohibiting the activity unless 300 feet from shoreline. The
UW-Stout: Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout’s spring 2026 event schedule
Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and
Rep. Clancy: Releases legislation to restore the right to boycott in Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) released legislation (LRB-0750) to restore the right to boycott in Wisconsin, reversing a 2018 law that restricts government and private actors’ ability to base decisions on the political actions of one specific
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill to expand affordable housing, crack down on wealthy investors who buy up single-family homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she is once again leading a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who buy up single-family homes and invest tens of billions of dollars to rehab and build millions
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Feeding Wisconsin: Wisconsin agriculture, hunger relief groups call for action to support FoodShare
Madison, WI – A broad coalition of agribusinesses and hunger relief groups today urged Wisconsin lawmakers to address an urgent need for $69.2 million in FoodShare funding, in the wake of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Beware of relationship investment scams during Valentine’s week
MADISON, Wis. – As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is warning the public about relationship investment scams, a form of fraud that costs Americans an estimated $10 billion each year. The DFI is participating in a national awareness campaign,
Mount Mary University: Adds reduced credit social work program
Feb. 11, 2026 (Milwaukee) Mount Mary announced that in fall 2026 it will add social work to its growing list of reduced credit programs. Known as “Thrive in Three,” this option allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as three years. The reduced credit social work degree