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Common Cause is reminding voters they can get nonpartisan answers on any last-minute voting questions with 866-OUR-VOTE.  The final day of voting is tomorrow!  All absentee ballots must be returned to clerks on this day, and it is the last day

GRAFTON, WI — State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) issued the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at eliminating state income tax on overtime pay for Wisconsin workers. “On Good Friday, Governor Evers turned his back

It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s Spring Election The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (April 6) and Tuesday (April

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the week of April 6 – 12, 2026, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education

The DLCC is launching a slate of must-watch elections across Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Iowa WASHINGTON — Today, the DLCC announced our first 50 Target Races for the 2026 midterms across key battleground states, including Pennsylvania,

MADISON — State Representative Margaret Arney released the following statement regarding the recent detention of Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): The arrest and detention of Salah Sarsour

MADISON – In direct contradiction to his own stated goals of lowering taxes for lower- and middle-income families, Governor Evers on Good Friday vetoed a series of bills that would have largely benefitted service employees who rely on tips, hourly employees

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 389, legislation that would have ended his 400-year property tax increase, which extends until the year 2425. “Wisconsin already has some

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin (UW) System board of regents appears poised to meet in closed session to remove Jay Rothman as president of the system. Rothman has served as president of UW System since 2022. The timing,

Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers released 23 vetoes: “No tax on tips. No tax on overtime. Repealing a 400-year tax increase. What do all 3 of these bills have in

Madison, WI – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed his bill to address inflations cost on the working class. In Democrat Gov Evers’ 2025 Bienniel Budget address, he said, “I’m providing nearly $2 billion

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 461 and Senate Bill 36, legislation that would have eliminated state income taxes on tips and overtime. “If you

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 22 other attorneys general and one governor, is suing President Trump today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to challenge his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new multi-state lawsuit in response to President Donald J. Trump’s latest executive order directing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to force states to use a nationwide list of voters provided by the Trump Administration, further suppressing the rights of voters, undermining democracy, and sowing

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on several bills. The bills signed by the governor today include enhancing the safety of K-12 students across the state by ensuring educational professionals who get their licenses revoked or are under investigation can be more easily

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two executive orders to reinstate Wisconsin’s process for issuing commutations, including creating a new Commutation Advisory Board. The governor, who reinstated Wisconsin’s pardon process after taking office and has since issued a record-breaking 2,000 pardons—more than

(Madison) “…finding people that committed crimes and sending them back home, who could be against that?” Governor Tony Evers asked that question last June. Today, he answered it himself: apparently, he could. The Governor vetoed a bill authored by Sen. Julian

Milwaukee, WI – This afternoon in Wauwatosa, Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released his “Build Roots, Build Wisconsin”, a comprehensive housing affordability plan focused on building up inventory, giving new homeowners better tools to buy, and keeping folks in

MADISON, Wis. – For the first time in a generation, thousands of Wisconsinites written off by the state’s legal system will have a clear path to returning home. The Wisconsin State Public Defenders (SPD) today commended Gov. Tony Evers for establishing

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 22 other attorneys general and one governor, is suing President Trump today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to challenge his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with