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MADISON, WI (May 14, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement regarding lawmakers’ failure to pass the Surplus Deal package. “To call this a major missed opportunity to deliver real, meaningful

LA CROSSE, WI. – Yesterday, Democrat candidate Rodney Rave announced he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. In his statement, Rave warned voters: “Of the three candidates in this race, I feel one of them is wrong

A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately. The decision upheld a prior order from the circuit

Wednesday night the state Senate voted not to pass the special session bill (MY 6 AB 1) that would have spent down state savings and reduced the amount of income the state uses to pay its bills. Disability advocates were concerned approving

MADISON ­– The Assembly held a special session to vote on the surplus spending bill (May 2026 Special Session Assembly Bill 1) proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. Following the floor session and vote, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald

Madison– Senate Democrats are going out of their way to oppose measures that would provide relief to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans voted to return $1.8 billion to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans are delivering for Wisconsinites. In a show of complete insanity,

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards expresses deep disappointment in last night’s state Senate vote to defeat 2026 May Special Session Assembly Bill 1 — a bipartisan agreement that would have directed state surplus funds toward our public schools and

GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 1,331 eligible graduates with their associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. These newly minted Phoenix alumni enter the regional workforce, where they bring curiosity,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16. In

The State Assembly met in special session on May 13 to vote on returning a large portion of the estimated $2.4 billion state surplus to the state’s taxpayers.  State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined members from both sides of

Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her disappointment in last night’s missed opportunity by both Democrats and outgoing Republican Senators: “I am distressed to see legislators from both sides of the aisle let perfect be the enemy of good. I

This Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis and a public dashboard to track progress of the plan’s goals. The plan aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 and

MADISON – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate rejected legislation that would have spent down any potential state surplus and created a projected $2.9 billion deficit: “This proposal was reckless, fiscally unsound,

MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner voted against the Legislature’s surplus spending proposal, citing concerns about fairness, property taxes, school funding, local governments, and long term affordability. Rivera-Wagner said the proposal was publicly described as a “$600 tax rebate,”

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2026 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 57,054 lbs. of unwanted medications this

MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer released the following statement regarding the rejection of a rushed deal that failed in the Legislature last night: “Last night, Senate Democrats and Republicans rejected an election-year gimmick from lame duck officials who tried

Madison, WI– Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) approved of sending $1.8 billion of surplus dollars back to Wisconsin tax payers. “In general, taxes are out of control,” said Tittl. “This proposal is progress for providing relief to Wisconsin tax payers and lifting up school districts.” Key

Madison – On Wednesday night, the Senate voted down legislation to spend the projected budget surplus, legislation which could put our state in a nearly $3 billion deficit. Following the vote, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Republicans

LUXEMBERG, Wis. – Annie Annoye, a senior at Luxemburg-Casco High School, was presented with The Brian LaViolette Scholarship of Excellence on May 13, 2026. The $10,000 scholarship is designed to offer a student the inspiration to succeed and the financial backing to help make higher education possible.   Members of the LaViolette family alongside representatives from the Greater Green Bay

MADISON, WI – After months of negotiation between Governor Evers and Legislative Republicans, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted bipartisanly to pass an agreement to return the state surplus to taxpayers, provide property tax relief, and increase funding for special education. However,