Dept. of Revenue: Joins tax industry partners to prevent scams
Cyber Monday marked the start of the eighth National Tax Security Awareness Week. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue joins its fellow state tax administrators, the IRS, Security Summit, and the nation’s tax industry to equip taxpayers and tax professionals with
Sen. Spreitzer: Congratulates Sen. Dianne Hesselbein on election as Senate Democratic Leader
Contact: Sen. Mark Spreitzer, (608) 266-2253 MADISON – State Senate Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the election of Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) as Senate Democratic Leader: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague, Senator Dianne Hesselbein, on her
Sen. Larson: Congratulates Sen. Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader
Contact:Senator Chris Larson(608) 266-7505 Madison, WI – Today is an exciting day for the future of our Senate Democratic Caucus. I want to congratulate Senator Dianne Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader. I look forward to continuing to work
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement
I am beyond honored to have earned the confidence of this inspirational, hard-working and talented group of Senators. I am proud to lead such a strong group the rest of this session and into the year ahead. Working together we
Sen. Smith: Congratulates Senator Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader
MADISON – This afternoon the Senate Democratic Caucus elected Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) as Senate Democratic Leader, filling the vacancy left by outgoing leader Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison). Assistant Leader Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement: “Senator Hesselbein
Hon. Lazar: Statement regarding the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
“I join the many other Americans who, today, mourn the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Justice O’Connor served as a role model in the law, was a pioneer for women, and was an elegant and extraordinarily kind woman. Having
WisDems: As North Carolina expands Medicaid, Wisconsin continues to be national outlier
MADISON, Wis. — Today, North Carolina became the latest state to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, leaving Wisconsin one of just 10 remaining states not to have expanded this critical program and provide high-quality care to more families. Democratic
WILL: Pledges to defend Act 10 in new statement
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in support of Act 10, critical collective bargaining reforms that were put in place by Governor Scott Walker in 2011. WILL was founded in 2011, partially in response to the legal
DNC: IN THE STATES: Pres. Biden and Democrats fight for affordable health care, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans threaten to dismantle it
While President Biden and Democrats continue fighting to make health care more affordable and accessible, Donald Trump spent this week doubling down on his threats to rip away health care coverage and spike costs for millions of hardworking Americans by
World BEYOND War: Friday, Dec 1 – Activists occupy U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s office
(Madison, WI) Madison activists are occupying Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office because she has refused to respond to her constituents calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. International human rights organizations are clear that we are witnessing major war crimes, crimes against humanity,
WisDems: AtG. Kaul, ACA beneficiaries, rip Trump’s ACA repeal threats, Republican attacks on health care
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul spoke out on Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act. Joined by Wisconsinites with personal experiences with the ACA, AG Kaul drew a sharp contrast between Republicans’ repeated attempts to
Sen. Taylor: Statement on passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
(MADISON) – Upon learning of the death of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “As the first woman seated on the nation’s highest court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor did
Rep. Swearingen: Northwoods legislators to hold a public discussion on the 2023 gun deer hunting season
Madison, WI – State Representatives Rob Swearingen, Calvin Callahan, and Senator Mary Felzkowski are seeking public input regarding the 2023 gun deer hunting season in Wisconsin – including, but not limited to, the gray wolf impact on our deer population. Event
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on overturning burdensome CFPB rule
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S.J.Res. 32. S.J.Res. 32 expresses Congress’s disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) burdensome and overly complex final rule implementing Section 1071 of the
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: As North Carolina implements Medicaid expansion, Wisconsin Republicans continue to block coverage for 90,000 Wisconsinites
WISCONSIN — Today, North Carolina is beginning to implement its Medicaid expansion program, extending affordable health care to an estimated 600,000 people. As North Carolinians are finally given this long overdue relief, Republican lawmakers in 10 states, including Wisconsin, are
Dept. of Natural Resources: Invasive Species Council announces nominations open for 20th Annual Invader Crusader Awards
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nominations are now open for the 20th annual Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Invader Crusaders Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 18, 2024. Invader Crusaders are Wisconsin residents and organizations
Opportunity Wisconsin: Wisconsin veteran, teacher, and farmer speak out about harmful GOP-backed budget cuts, with only 8 session days remaining in 2023
MADISON, Wis. – With the next government funding deadline looming in January, and the House of Representatives only scheduled to be in session 8 days before the end of the year, Wisconsinites are speaking out about harmful cuts that have
A Better Wisconsin Together: Stands with unions taking legal action to restore workplace rights struck by Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — As unions from across the state have now filed legal action to restore their rights in the workplace – like negotiating fair pay and advocating for safety on the job – A Better Wisconsin Together stands in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Barron County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden sided with George Santos, voted to protect the criminally indicted serial fraudster
Today, Derrick Van Orden voted to keep serial liar George Santos in Congress – breaking with Republicans and Democrats when a vote was called to expel. The bipartisan House Ethics Committee recently released a report detailing “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by the fraudster. The investigative