Wisconsin Technology Council: Applauds the Legislature and governor for approving Act 165
The Wisconsin Technology Council today commended Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature for approving 2025 Assembly Bill 657, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 165, which creates a targeted sales and use tax exemption for materials, equipment, and other items used exclusively
Sen. Keyeski: Announces second most bipartisan voting record in the state Senate for 2025-26 legislative session
Madison – This week, the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau released a memo highlighting the frequency with which each individual member of the Wisconsin State Senate cast a roll call vote with a majority of members of the opposing political party
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on 2026 deer season
Provide Feedback Online Or In-Person Starting April 4 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state’s Citizen Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public feedback on Wisconsin’s deer management, including harvest quotas, season structure and more ahead of the
Protect Our Care: New report: GOP cuts have blown up American hospitals and put over 800 facilities on the verge of collapse
Read the Full Report Here Washington, D.C. – As Medicaid Awareness Month begins, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing how Republicans’ historic cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are devastating hospitals, providers, and patients
Dept. of Transportation: I-39 construction project in Madison scheduled to resume April 6
Work to resurface I-39 between US 12/18 (Beltline) and Lien Road in Madison, Dane County is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. Other remaining improvements include shoulder work and permanent pavement markings. Motorists can expect to encounter nighttime
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Gov. Evers’ signing of Act 165
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 165 creating a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion projects, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “As a home to multiple fusion
Dept. of Natural Resources: Be bear aware: Take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more
Protect Our Care: Statement: Trump promises to take away your health care to pay for his wars
Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has said the quiet part out loud: he believes funding wars should come before protecting Americans’ health care. In his own words, “It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare,
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Schumer, Slotkin: Call on Trump to block Chinese automakers from jeopardizing American jobs, national security
Following President Trump encouraging Chinese companies to set up shop in the U.S., Senators call for stopping Chinese automakers from manufacturing and selling in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) called
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Demands release of Islamic Society president detained by ICE
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are joining calls demanding the release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour after nearly a dozen ICE agents detained him on March 30. Sarsour is a community leader. He is a legal
Rep. Murphy: Statement from State Representative Dave Murphy
“I am troubled by reports that the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents are trying to remove President Jay Rothman without providing any clear reasons. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. President Rothman deserves to know exactly why the Board
Climate Power: New: Blankets key GOP districts with billboards as gas prices rise
Billboards will target Reps. Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-04) and Tom Barrett (MI-07) – several of whom recently went sightseeing on a trip to Scotland Washington, DC – Climate Power is launching a
Wisconsin Counties Utility Tax Association: Applauds signing of utility aid payments legislation
The Wisconsin Counties Utility Tax Association (WCUTA) today applauded Governor Evers for signing Senate Bill 556 into law as Act 163, establishing utility aid payments for certain energy storage facilities, and reinforcing financial stability for local governments across Wisconsin. Authored
Steil campaign: Raises over $1.3 million in Q1, reports $5.5 million cash on hand
Contact: Michael Donatello Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised more than $1.3 million for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2026. Congressman Steil will also report more than $5.5 million cash on hand. Following the announcement, Congressman
Berman campaign: United Auto Workers endorse ER nurse Mitchell Berman for Congress
UAW says Berman will “fight for working people” in first union endorsement in race for WI-01 RAYMOND, Wis. – The United Auto Workers (UAW) has endorsed ER nurse Mitchell Berman in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. This
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: To host April 4 town hall focused on local elections and party engagement
Janesville, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host a virtual Town Hall on Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 PM, streaming live on Facebook. This Town Hall will focus on the critical role of local elections across Wisconsin, where voter participation remains
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Judge Chris Taylor motivates Wisconsin working families during Supreme Court debate
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the April 2, 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Judge Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar: “Working people in Wisconsin are engaged and ready to vote in our April 7 spring elections. We know
Taylor campaign: Statement on tonight’s Supreme Court debate victory
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In tonight’s Wisconsin Supreme Court debate, Judge Chris Taylor made the case for why she can be trusted to be a fair, independent justice that will always protect the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites. “Tonight, Judge Taylor
WisDems: Statement: Chair on Judge Chris Taylor’s decisive SCOWIS debate victory
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Judge Chris Taylor successfully made the case for why she is the right choice to serve as our next justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, while Maria Lazar showed Wisconsinites once again that she is nothing more
WisGOP: The clear contrast between Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Wisconsin voters saw a stark contrast between the two candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: Judge Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor. While Taylor dodged questions and misrepresented her record, Judge Lazar spoke candidly with voters, proudly defending her