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Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month, to encourage all motorists to be aware of the consequences of dangerous driving. Reckless driving has been a growing problem across the nation and in Wisconsin. Traffic crashes

Milwaukee, Wis., July 5, 2023 – We are deeply disappointed by the legislature’s decision to pass a 2023- 25 state budget that doesn’t include state funding for the proven, effective Child Care Counts program.  This decision will have profound and

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Wednesday, July 12th.   Staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a

MADISON – WI – Following negotiations for the 2023-25 biennial state budget, the proposed Engineering Building Project on the UW-Madison Campus was not included.            Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: “The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world renowned academic

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Northern Engraving Corporation is expanding its environmental commitment through a new Green Tier, Tier 2 contract. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations who

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “I’m thrilled to announce the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign

MADISON—WI, On Friday, June 30th, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that ends the President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “On Friday, June 30th, the United States Supreme Court

MADISON – Last Friday the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision holding that “The First Amendment prohibits Colorado from forcing a website designer to create expressive designs speaking messages with which the designer disagrees.” Justice Gorsuch in the majority opinion writes

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that the following witnesses will appear at a hearing, The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi

Hello, this is State Senator Dan Feyen, representing Wisconsin’s 18th Senate District. For the past several months, the legislature has been hard at work crafting the biennial budget to fund our state for the next two years. Several weeks ago

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. This sum is the most ever raised in a Wisconsin senate contest off year quarter. She has raised a total

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly finished debating the 2023-2025 biennial budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs issued the following statement: “Last night, the Wisconsin Legislature concluded the 2023-25 biennial budget debates and sent the controversial bill to the desk

MADISON—WI, On Thursday, June 29th, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that ends Affirmative Action for college admissions. Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, our United States Supreme Court struck down decades-long precedent that

Expansion Supports Working Families and Aims to Resolve the Benefits Cliff Madison, Wis. – Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly supported working families by confirming its support for the expansion of child care benefits by advancing the state budget bill

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. With the 6-3 ruling, the court struck down affirmative action programs for college admissions. The decision

MADISON – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding his vote on the state budget: “In this budget we had a historic $4.4 billion tax cut, invested over one half billion dollars in roads, and increased K-12

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Biden’s student loan bailout.  “President Biden’s student loan bailout was reckless and unlawful and today’s Supreme Court ruling confirms that. This decision puts

State Assembly passes budget bill in 63 – 34 vote Madison – Representative Nedweski is proud to have voted for a budget made for Wisconsin. The approved bill makes historic investments in critical programs while putting money back in the pockets