WisDems: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden tried to grab Trump’s arm to get his attention at the State of the Union —it didn’t work
MADISON, Wis. — After Trump finished his incoherent and rambling State of the Union, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden desperately tried to catch the president before he left the chamber. Van Orden even tried to grab his arm, but Trump
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Trump spews lies during State of the Union while Americans reel from the GOP health care crisis
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Donald Trump tried to sell the country on affordability during his State of the Union address, but the state of Americans’ health care is in shambles. For the past year, Trump and Congressional Republicans have carried
A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to State of the Union Address
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “No amount of political spin or outright falsehoods woven into a long-winded, egocentric speech can change this truth: Donald Trump
WisDems: Chair statement on State of the Union
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s rambling and delusional State of the Union Address, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites see the cost of everything skyrocketing, from their health care costs to grocery prices, they’re being forced
WisGOP: Response to President Trump’s State of the Union
MADISON, Wis. – In his State of the Union address tonight, President Trump showcased the concrete results he’s delivered for hardworking American families and laid out a bold vision for Congress and our nation in 2026. “President Trump continues to
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Wisconsinites are paying nearly $1,600 more thanks to Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s economy
As Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil try to spin the state of their disastrous economy, here’s your reminder that Minnesota families are already paying nearly $1,600 more on average due to their cost-spiking agenda. Here’s how Van Orden and Steil have
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus introduces constitutional amendment to ban slavery in Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus was proud to introduce 2025 LRB-6044, an amendment to the Wisconsin State Constitution that would ensure all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited in Wisconsin without exception. The Wisconsin Constitution
DNC War Room: ICYMI: Farm bankruptcies spike 46% from last year as Trump’s toxic agenda brings economic pain to American farmers
As Donald Trump prepares for his State of the Union tonight, where he’ll lie about the impact of his toxic economic agenda in his first year in office, new farming data shows that Trump’s disastrous economic policies have negatively affected
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Democratic members’ statement on the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice convened to hear testimonies from three individuals and a representative from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Q4 2025 FDIC numbers illustrate the resiliency of Wisconsin’s banks
MADISON, Wis. — Numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) show Wisconsin banks remain very strong through the fourth quarter of this year, with numbers coming in better than nearly all national averages. Year-over-year lending remained steady,
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Issues statement on lawsuit brought by GBAPS and other school districts against state legislature
GREEN BAY, WI — State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) issued the following statement upon news that a number of Wisconsin school districts, including the Green Bay Area Public School District, have filed suit against the State Legislature over what they
Sen. Felzkowski: Senate Special Committee on the Department of Justice hears testimony during investigatory hearing
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on the Department of Justice met to gather testimony from individuals both directly affected by, and with knowledge of, Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs) within the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) whose salaries
Rodriguez campaign: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez: The state of Trump-Tiffany’s union is failing Wisconsinites
MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, a registered nurse and Democratic candidate for governor, released the following statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight: “Tonight, President Trump will give his State of the Union address while Congressman
Marquette Law School: Hallows Lecture to discuss legal ideas that shifted political power in the U.S., March 2
MILWAUKEE — Thomas W. Merrill, Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law at Columbia University, will deliver the 2026 Hallows Lecture, titled “’Unstated’: How Three Implicit Legal Ideas Have Sidelined Congress and Empowered the President and the Courts,” on Monday, March
A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds new lawsuit to fund public schools
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding a lawsuit filed this week that could help put an end to Wisconsin Republicans’ decades-long starvation of local public schools. “We stand with the students, parents, advocates, educators, school districts, and community members demanding
Wisconsin Education Association Council: It’s time to hold the Legislature accountable for funding public schools
A coalition of organizations and individuals who care about the students in Wisconsin’s public schools have filed a lawsuit to compel legislative leaders to meet their constitutional responsibility to adequately and equitably fund public education. WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen released
Rep. Brill: Backs law enforcement and the protection of Wisconsin children
Madison – Last week, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed two critical bills authored by Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls): Assembly Bills 957 and 958, among three others. AB 958 authorizes four new full-time positions for the Department of Justice’s Internet
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Allies support ICE Out plan for Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their allies are telling the Milwaukee Common Council to pass the ICE Out legislation package. Announced earlier this month at City Hall, the package includes several pieces that will work to limit
Dept. of Instruction: State superintendent reacts to school funding challenge
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today reiterated the importance of funding public schools in the following statement. Her message comes in response to a challenge to the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s public school funding formula being filed today in circuit court by
Sen. Roys: Introduces legislation to raise wages for 1 million Wisconsinites
MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) introduced legislation to raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $15 per hour with a scheduled path to reach $20 per hour by 2030. Wisconsin’s minimum wage has remained stagnant