Rep. Nedweski: Protect kids, not profits: Nedweski urges action after medical industry reversal
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) is urging support for legislation she authored and sponsored that would protect children from irreversible gender transition procedures and allow patients to hold the medical establishment accountable for the lasting harm caused by
Lazar campaign: Issues position paper on protecting religious freedom and the First Amendment
[Waukesha, WI] – Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, today released a comprehensive position paper focused on the protection of religious freedom. The release marks the third in a series of policy-focused announcements from the Lazar campaign.
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Celebrates Black History Month
In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. Yesterday at the
Sen. Keyeski, Rep. Bare: Introduce bill to establish “revolving door law”
Bill would prohibit legislators from becoming lobbyists immediately following retirement MADISON – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) introduced LRB-6331/LRB-1996, to enhance state legislative ethics law by requiring that state legislators cannot become lobbyists
Rep. Joers: Calls for better protections for student loan borrowers
Madison, WI — Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced legislation this week that would create an Office of the Student Loan Ombudsman within the Department of Financial Institutions and establish licensing and oversight requirements for student loan servicers operating in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Corey Chambas named 2025 Banker of the Year
Corey Chambas, CEO, First Business Financial Services, Inc., Madison, honored by Wisconsin Bankers Association MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Corey Chambas, CEO of First Business Financial Services Inc., parent company of First Business Bank,
Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock: $500,000 in federal funding secured for Habitat College Park workforce housing project in Watertown
Watertown, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock announced today that $500,000 in federal funding has been secured to support the College Park housing development in Watertown, a workforce housing project that will create 12 affordable homes for families in Jefferson and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin participates in national policy conference
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2026 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, DC on February 2 – 4, 2026. The conference is coordinated by the National Association of State Departments of
Protect Our Care: Statement: TrumpRx scam bails out drug companies while seniors suffer
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, President Trump will release “TrumpRx,” a pitiful smoke-and-mirrors gimmick designed to distract from his abysmal record on prescription drug prices. Despite vowing to bring down drug prices by 1,000 percent, since Donald Trump assumed office, drug
Schutt campaign: Conservative fighter Ellen Schutt announces run for state Senate following Sen. Steve Nass’s retirement
Clinton, WI: Former State Representative Ellen Schutt announced today that she is seeking election to the Wisconsin State Senate seat currently held by Senator Steve Nass, following his decision to retire. “Senator Nass distinguished himself as a fighter for taxpayers
Gov. Evers: Demands accountability for sweeping child labor violations affecting over 600 Kids
Evers Administration finds largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today demanded accountability for sweeping child labor violations affecting over 600 Wisconsin kids after the Evers Administration’s Department of Workforce
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Recognizes Black History Month
2026 observance theme is “A Century of Black History Commemoration” DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized February 2026 as Black History Month. The board passed 2025 RES-323 to mark this
Rep. Taylor: Urges immediate action after grocery store closures in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – State Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-District 11) is calling for immediate action following the closure of multiple grocery stores in Milwaukee, warning that the loss of these stores puts families, seniors, and entire neighborhoods at risk. “These closures
Weekly GOP radio address: Protecting opportunity for every Wisconsinite
February is Black History Month. As we continue to grapple with the cold and darkness of winter, it’s easy to let current events tear us down. But Black History Month reminds us that America is resilient. Hi. I’m State Senator
Rep. Udell: Condemns Epstein coverup
MADISON, Wis. — On January 30th, the Department of Justice released roughly three million pages of the Epstein Files, over a month after the December 19th deadline and falling short of the full six million pages required under the Epstein Files
Universities of Wisconsin: Artificial Intelligence panel demonstrates breadth of teaching, research, and industry collaboration across the Universities of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin underscored their growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation today as representatives from all 13 public universities convened for a panel discussion before the Board of Regents. The conversation highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to
Rep. Vining: Introduces bipartisan bill eliminating pink tax
MADISON – Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced a bipartisan bill to eliminate the sales and use tax on menstrual products with Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing). Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Menstrual
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats hold press conference to address Second Amendment rights following ICE killing of Alex Pretti
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Brad Pfaff joined Representative Deb Andraca, 3rd Congressional District Democrats Chair William Garcia and hunter Wayde Lawler to address Tom Tiffany’s comments flip-flopping the Second Amendment and his lack of leadership after the ICE killing of
Rep. Sheehan: Introduces Teaching is a Profession Bill Package
MADISON, Wis – Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) along with his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and Assembly introduced the “Teaching is a Profession” Bill Package on February 4th. This package includes bills LRB-6172, LRB-4546, LRB-4254, and LRB-4488. These are all aimed at
Rep. Billings: Statement on four bills receiving public hearings
Madison – This week, Representative Billings testified before the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and the Assembly Children and Families Committee in support of four bills she introduced as a result of her work on the Protecting Kids