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MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully delivered $25 million in federal funding to make necessary safety improvements along National Avenue in Milwaukee. Per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the National Avenue corridor is identified as part of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, the battle to protect abortion access across the nation has

Delafield, Wis. – In case you missed it, opposition to Wisconsin’s recently lowered test score standards is growing, with legislators and Gov. Tony Evers harshly criticizing the move. Speaker Robin Vos recently expressed interest in prioritizing legislation to address the changes to standards. The Institute

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Melinda Lanham has been named Regional Chief Development Officer. In this role, Melinda will work with external partners – including local businesses and business leaders,

Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the passage of SJR 2, a constitutional amendment to make Voter ID permanent in Wisconsin, on the Senate floor today: “Showing an ID to vote is common sense

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is gearing up for a Jan. 14 meeting where commissioners will review the sufficiency of submitted candidate materials to determine whether state-level candidates will be placed on the ballot for the Spring Primary and/or

MADISON…Today, Assembly Republicans unveiled their plan to move forward with amending the state’s Constitution to require photo ID when voting.  The resolutions have officially been introduced in the new 2025 session and are moving through the legislative process.  Representative Tyler

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on retaining his positions on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the 119th Congress: “As long as I remain in Congress, I will

WISCONSIN — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 306,470 Wisconsinites and 23.5 million Americans nationwide have already signed up for 2025 health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. Thanks to the Inflation

“Freedom is precious, but it is also fragile and must be protected. “Our freedoms are based on a constitutional structure that will survive only if officials in all branches of our government act with integrity and respect the constitutional limitations

MADISON-Is incumbent Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly hiding a millions-dollar structural deficit, a hiring freeze and potential layoffs from the public and Legislature going into her re-election campaign? Are her political operatives involved in an ongoing coverup of

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after voting in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 2, an initiative to place a question on the spring ballot enshrining voter ID requirements in the Wisconsin State Constitution, during Wednesday’s

MADISON–Assembly Republican leadership recently announced the committee makeup for the 2025-2026 legislative session. While Democratic representation increased in the state legislature, Republican leadership reduced Democratic seats on committees. In response to Wisconsinites losing committee seats, Rep. Vining released the following statement:  “In the absence

Howard, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) joined fellow Assembly Republicans at a press conference regarding plans to pass a constitutional amendment requiring voter ID in Wisconsin elections. This is the second consideration of such a constitutional amendment and is

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the Senate passed SJR 2 today: “Having voters show a photo ID is a commonsense way to make sure that every vote counts. Enshrining Voter ID requirements in

MADISON, Wis. — With far-right politician Brad Schimel officially advancing to the April Wisconsin Supreme Court election, we’re here to help reintroduce Brad Schimel and his extreme partisan record to the Badger State.  Brad Schimel has spent his career catering to right-wing special interest

With high respiratory illness activity throughout the state, the Department of Health Services (DHS) urges Wisconsinites to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses as soon as possible and reminds them it’s not too late to get the protection that can help

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in public meeting room G09,

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate passed a resolution that aims to amend the state constitution to require that voters show a valid form of identification when casting a ballot in any election: “While