Maggie Koch:Proposed stillbirth tax credit offers support for grieving families
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin legislators are poised to pass a landmark bipartisan bill, Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, that would create a state income tax credit for parents who experience the trauma and heartbreak of stillbirth. Every year in Wisconsin, more than 300
Varnam campaign: Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam responds to Will Martin donations
Lancaster, WI (March 16, 2026) – Today, Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam responded to published reports that Will Martin, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, made multiple donations to former President Barack Obama and other democratic candidates. “It concerns me
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death in Dane County, Wis.
TOWN OF SPRINGDALE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Springdale in Dane County, Wis. on the evening of
Baum campaign: Niina Baum has spent more of her life in the 7th Congressional District than any other candidate
RHINELANDER, WI — As voters in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District evaluate candidates for Congress, Niina Baum brings something that can’t be manufactured on the campaign trail: a lifetime of actually living here. Baum, who turns 31 next month, has lived in
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Elevates state emergency operations center for March winter storm
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to a major winter storm impacting the entire state. The SEOC was elevated at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 15, to Level 3 which involves expanded monitoring
Dept. of Transportation: Travel not advised across majority of state
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges people to stay home and limit travel to emergencies only during the current winter storm. Travel is not advised across northern Wisconsin as blizzard conditions continue to make highways extremely hazardous and often
Gov. Evers: Declares emergency as state prepares for winter storm
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #286 to declare a state of emergency as the state prepares for a winter storm that will begin impacting much of Wisconsin tonight and throughout the coming days. The National Weather
Rep. Snodgrass: Assembly Democratic Caucus, led by Representatives Phelps and Cruz release bill to utilize state budget surplus to address school funding, freeze property taxes
MADISON, WI – On March 14, led by State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), and members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, including Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s
Rep. Phelps, Assembly Democrats: Have a plan to provide significant property tax relief by covering public school costs
MADISON, WI – On March 14, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), alongside Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to provide significant property tax relief statewide and increase state funding for public
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Official statement
Today, I chose to enter a plea of No Contest to Disorderly Conduct, a Class B Misdemeanor. In exchange for my change of plea, the punishment the State recommended is a fine, which I will pay. I am a proud Democrat.
Sen. Hutton: Controlling healthcare costs is key to local funding challenges
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) discusses a key cost driver for local government and school district budgets: the cost of healthcare. Instead of raising property taxes, getting control over the ballooning cost of
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on safe haven expansion signed into law
Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding Wisconsin’s Safe Haven law, extending the time period in which an infant may be safely surrendered from three days to 30 days. The bill, authored by Senator Rob Hutton and Representative Rick Gundrum, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 94. The
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Taxpayers lose again as large credit union acquires a community bank
MADISON, Wis. — A deal announced on Tuesday will result in multi-billion dollar Landmark Credit Union acquiring American National Bank Fox Cities. The transaction is the ninth credit union acquisition in Wisconsin’s history and represents a concerning national trend of taxpaying community banks being purchased by large,
WisDems: Tom Tiffany, regular absentee voter, says ‘I don’t believe we should be doing mail-in voting’
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from Up North News revealed that Tom Tiffany wants to make voting more difficult for Wisconsinites—including himself. Tom Tiffany believes Wisconsinites should not have access to mail-in voting, even though he has cast his own ballot via absentee
Sen. Jacque: Data center nda ban clears senate committee with bipartisan support
MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to conceal data center development plans from local communities passed the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism today on a bipartisan 4-1
Lazar campaign: Judge Maria Lazar commits to Wisconsin’s constitutionally enacted voter ID law
[Waukesha, WI] – With the “SAVE Act” facing impending failure in Washington D.C., Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to upholding Wisconsin’s constitutionally enacted voter ID laws. While federal gridlock continues to stall
Rep. Dittrich: Increases safety for Wisconsinites
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) was overjoyed to learn of the Governor signing 2025 Senate Bill 678 into law, now as 2025 Wisconsin Act 99. This bipartisan-supported legislation, which she authored along with State Senator Jesse James, expands preliminary
Sen. Jacque: Increased penalties for trafficking carfentanil signed by governor
MADISON… After unanimously passing both the Senate and Assembly, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to increase penalties for those trafficking the deadly narcotic carfentanil was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 100. Representative Jim
Dept. of Transportation: Urges caution during upcoming winter storm
A strong winter storm system is expected to move through Wisconsin this weekend, bringing significant snowfall and heavy winds to areas across the state. Road conditions and visibility will vary greatly depending on location over the next few days. The
Sen. Hutton: “Safe Haven” expansion signed into law
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) expanding Wisconsin’s “Safe Haven” law was signed into law on Friday. The Safe Haven law allows new parents in crisis to safely and legally surrender their