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Madison, WI – Today’s Senate session, just the second in four months, was long on bills, short on impact. Rather than attempt to solve the greatest problems facing our state – underfunded schools and rising consumer costs – the Republican majority

Eau Claire, WI — November 18, 2025 — Eric Wilson today announced his first round of early endorsements in his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer. These endorsements, coming from leaders across the state, demonstrate the growing momentum behind Wilson’s vision for

MADISON, Wis., –Nov. 18, 2025– Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed Assembly Bill 211, a bill that moves us in the wrong direction by rolling back our strong statewide smoke-free air law – a long-held public health standard that protects Wisconsinites.

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to release the Epstein Files. “Today, I was proud to vote in favor of releasing the Epstein files in full. While I had already taken direct action

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the vote to release the Epstein client list, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “It took far, far too long for the Epstein files to see the light of day, and that’s

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support. “I have consistently said that, regardless of the issue, the American people deserve full transparency. Only

It’s déjà vu all over again. Over 24 million Americans are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs, but Trump and Republicans in Congress have failed to deliver the solution the American people overwhelmingly support: restoring the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to limit add-on fees for online-only courses at Universities of Wisconsin campuses — Senate Bill 532 — was approved by the Senate on Tuesday. SB 532 would prohibit UW campuses from charging an

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) introduced legislation Tuesday, November 18th, along with State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to address staffing shortages facing Wisconsin’s police, fire, and EMS departments. LRB-5267 permits technical colleges around the state to reserve admission slots for

Fond du Lac, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after receiving the Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin’s 2025 Wisconsin Champion for Children Award, which honors an elected official who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication in

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly’s Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT) voted to recommend passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 274, legislation authored by State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee). Part of the Republican Party’s Red Tape Reset

MADISON, Wis. – As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Josh Kaul is drawing attention to the significant financial harm caused by fraud in Wisconsin and launching a new public education flyer to help the public understand the

This spring and summer grassroots disability advocates across the state worked for months to elevate the importance of raising the low special education reimbursement rate so students with disabilities can be successful and local public school districts have the resources they need.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to

Madison, WI — You might spot her in the dairy aisle searching for Wisconsin cheese or in the snack section looking for traditional and new dip flavors. Now, you’ll officially find Michelle Stangler working as Member Engagement Coordinator with the Wisconsin

Madison, WI–Former and current homeless people joined carpenter Brett Hulsey at the Human Side of Homeless Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison today to unveil the Zero Homeless by 2030 Plan. Brett has been homeless himself and has worked to

Defend The Vote today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for the House of Representatives. Cooke is ready to take on the cost of corruption in Washington so we can bring down prices and make life more affordable.  “Wisconsin families are fed up

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference agenda, highlighting impactful session topics and speakers. The conference is set to take place in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center, Jan. 14-15. Dairy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation that will repeal a provision — quietly added into the Senate government funding bill by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) at the last

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