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Former Foley Fellows develop safety guide for student journalists MILWAUKEE — Current and former James W. Foley Fellows from Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication have created a safety guide, “Safety Guide for Student Newsrooms,” to be distributed by the

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MADISON, Wis. — As Derrick Van Orden tries to rewrite his record on health care in Washington while cozying up to his billionaire backers, the facts are not on his side. In July, Van Orden voted for the GOP’s Big Ugly

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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)