Wisconsin Pharmacy Professionals: Call for immediate PBM reform as community pharmacies continue to close
Madison, Wis. – As national leaders call for action to lower prescription drug costs, nearly 500 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students filled the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday, February 11, warning that delays in Madison are costing communities their
Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Condemns the Wisconsin Legislature for passing of harmful anti-trans bills
MADISON, WI — Today, the Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) strongly condemns the Wisconsin Legislature’s decision to pass a slate of anti-transgender bills that target youth, their families, friends, and the medical professionals who care for them. These
Fair Wisconsin: Responds to Senate votes on five anti-trans bills: “Wisconsin’s kids deserve better.”
Following the votes taken on five anti-trans bills today in the Wisconsin State Senate, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director released the following statement: “Every new day in the Wisconsin State Capitol brings with it an incredible opportunity for our elected officials
Sen. Testin: Senate Republicans draft bill to return surplus to taxpayers
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has joined his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing legislation that would return the state’s surplus to its rightful owners: the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin. Senate Bill 1, which would provide married joint
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Bill to create Wisconsin’s first National Park clears House committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced today that his Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources on a 20-17 vote. H.R. 5497 would grant the Apostle Islands the prestigious designation of Wisconsin’s first National
WisGOP: Response to the passing of the SAVE Act
MADISON, Wis. — If you are reporting on the United States House of Representatives passing the SAVE Act, please consider the following statement. “Every American and Wisconsinite deserves to know that their elections are safe and secure. The SAVE Act is the
Marquette University: Diederich College of Communication collaborates with Foley Foundation on ‘Safety Guide for Student Newsrooms’
Former Foley Fellows develop safety guide for student journalists MILWAUKEE — Current and former James W. Foley Fellows from Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication have created a safety guide, “Safety Guide for Student Newsrooms,” to be distributed by the
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces ‘Bridging the Divide’ student leaders
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WisDems: REMINDER: Van Orden voted for largest Medicaid cut in history with GOP’s Big Ugly Bill
MADISON, Wis. — As Derrick Van Orden tries to rewrite his record on health care in Washington while cozying up to his billionaire backers, the facts are not on his side. In July, Van Orden voted for the GOP’s Big Ugly
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation to authorize Wisconsin memorials at national battlefields
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced legislation to authorize Wisconsin memorials at Antietam National Battlefield and Manassas National Battlefield Park to recognize the service and sacrifice of the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiments during the
U.S. Rep. Grothman: ICYMI: Grothman at Workforce Protections Subcommittee – AI’s role in safer workplaces
Today, Rep. Glenn Grothman delivered remarks at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing on how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies can improve workplace safety, while underscoring the need for human oversight, worker privacy protections, and policies that encourage innovation without sacrificing
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Commends Senate for passing much-needed Red Tape Reset package
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) thanked the State Senate Wednesday for passing the Wisconsin Red Tape Reset package. This transformative legislation has the chance to eliminate the excessive regulations endured by Wisconsin business owners for too long and instead provide a friendly environment
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate Republicans will return surplus to taxpayers
Senate Bill 1 will provide Wisconsin families with rebate checks up to $1,000 Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) made the following statement regarding the introduction of Senate Bill 1, which will provide married-joint income tax filers with a
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin Senate passes WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset”
The News: The WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset” is one step closer to becoming law after the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor of the legislative package today. Also supported by a wide coalition of free-market groups and Wisconsin’s largest job creators,
Rep. Spaude: Introduces bill to close OWI loopholes
Madison, Wis. — Today, Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon), alongside Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), and partners from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) introduced a new proposal to close loopholes in Wisconsin’s OWI laws. The proposal was
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden and Steil vote to protect Trump’s costly tariffs as Wisconsin families pay the price
After voting to block tariff challenges, House to vote Wednesday on ending Canada tariffs that have driven up costs MADISON, Wis. – On Tuesday night, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to prevent Congress from challenging President Trump’s
Rep. Emerson, Sen. Roys: Introduce legislation establishing a right to fertility treatments
MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson and Senator Kelda Roys introduced a bill that establishes a statutory right to access fertility treatments (such as IVF) in Wisconsin. Under this bill, individuals have a right to receive fertility treatments from a
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Announces ‘Bridging the Divide’ student leaders
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Sen. Wanggaard: Republicans pass bill allowing employers to fire employees for theft
Bill Reverses Recent WI Supreme Court Ruling MADISON – The State Senate passed a bill allowing employers to terminate employees if the employee has been cited for stealing from the employer. All Democratic Senators except one voted against Senate Bill
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Hits Trump on $600 million cuts to public health funding, including disease and HIV prevention
RFK, Jr. and Trump targeted only states and communities governed and represented by Democratic leaders and said these lifesaving health initiatives “do not reflect [their] priorities” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations