Gov. Evers: Signs executive order #284 declaring an energy emergency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #284, extending the energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Persistent supply challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system remain, coupled with a continued high demand for residential heating fuel, including
Wilson campaign: Eric Wilson suspends campaign for Wisconsin state treasurer
Eau Claire, WI — January 15th, 2026 — Today, Eric Wilson announced that he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer, effective immediately. “Wisconsin values mean putting people first—starting with our families,” Wilson said. “A statewide campaign demands full focus and
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members speak up on rural issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day
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Roys campaign: Announces $378K raised from over 82% Wisconsin donors
MADISON – State Sen. Kelda Roys announced that her campaign raised over $378K in the first three months — with more than 82% of the 1,277 donations coming from Wisconsinites. In fact, her campaign has donations from every state senate
Rep. Udell: Statement on WisEye outage
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in nineteen years, the Wisconsin Legislature held floor sessions this week without a livestream or recording of the procedures. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Governmental transparency is vital to Democracy,
Rep. Roe: Wisconsin Republicans govern in the dark while Democrats propose real solutions
Madison, Wis – Thursday saw yet another historic moment in the state legislature. Due to an avoidable impasse, the Assembly floor session was once again not recorded. As a result, Wisconsinites did not have the opportunity to watch debate on several
Rep. Duchow: Assembly votes to exempt tips and overtime from taxation
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) voted with her Republican Assembly colleagues to end the tax on tips and overtime payments. The package of bills, including AB 38 and AB 461, passed the Assembly chamber with bipartisan support. “Hard-working
Rep. Tusler: Ron’s No Tax on Tips bill passes the Wisconsin Assembly
Madison, WI — Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed Assembly Bill 38 to exempt tipped earnings from state income taxes: “A tip is a gift. Tips are not guaranteed salary. The government should
Reclaim Wisconsin: Pro-Schoemann group raises $700,000, adds longtime Ron Johnson aide
Contact: ben@jerichocomms.com WISCONSIN — Reclaim Wisconsin, an independent expenditure committee supporting Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann’s campaign for governor, announced today that it has raised $700,000 and has added longtime Ron Johnson aide Ben Voelkel as its executive director. “Josh Schoemann
Rep. Penterman: Rewarding work, supporting families and aligning policies
MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) voted to advance two common-sense tax reforms aimed squarely at providing meaningful relief to working families and aligning Wisconsin’s tax code with recently enacted federal law. 2025 Wisconsin Assembly Bill 38
Rep. Rodriguez: Providing tax relief for the working class
MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened on Thursday afternoon to provide income tax relief to the working class. Rep. Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined the majority of her colleagues in supporting the package. The federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” provided tipped
WisDems: Black Caucus chair statement on Wisconsin GOP adding racist attacks to their chaos campaign
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to the Republican Party of Wisconsin purposefully using an image of David Crowley when attacking Mandela Barnes, the only two Black candidates for governor and something the Republican party of Wisconsin defended, WisDems Black Caucus Chair Nick
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on Legislative Fiscal Bureau revenue estimate
Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), the Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement in response to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau release of Revenue Estimates: “It is good news for Wisconsin that the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau now estimates revenues at the end
Reclaim Wisconsin: Pro-Schoemann group raises $700,000, adds longtime Ron Johnson aide
WISCONSIN — Reclaim Wisconsin, an independent expenditure committee supporting Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann’s campaign for governor, announced today that it has raised $700,000 and has added longtime Ron Johnson aide Ben Voelkel as its executive director. “Josh Schoemann is
Rep. Fitzgerald: Offers amendment to reduce property taxes
MADISON – During this afternoon’s Assembly floor session, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) offered an amendment intended to reduce property tax bills for Wisconsin families. The proposed amendment, ruled not germane by the Republican majority, was in reference to
Barnes campaign: Raises over $555,000 in first 29 days of campaign for governor
CONTACT: press@mandelabarnes.com Fundraising Haul Comes As Polling Shows Him As Clear Frontrunner, Beating General Election Opponents and Double the Support of Any Democrat Barnes Continuing to Campaign Across the State on Wisconsin Way Tour, Speaking to Voters in Over a Dozen Cities Campaign Endorsed
Sen. Jacque: ‘No tax on tips’ proposal passes Assembly
MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to exempt taxes on qualified tips in Wisconsin passed the State Assembly today on a vote of 61-33. The initiative to eliminate the income tax on tips has been introduced and
Rep. Darrin Madison: Rejects bill allowing unreliable AI translation in criminal proceedings, other government settings
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) spoke against AB 377, a Republican-authored bill that would allow the use of artificial intelligence in a wide variety of Wisconsin government settings. It would also make English the official language of
Rep. Prado: Delivers floor speech on English-as-official-language bill in Spanish
Madison, Wis.—Today, RepresentativePriscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following remarks as prepared in regards to Assembly Bill 377, relating to establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Jan. 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in public meeting room G09, State