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WisDems: Under GOP control, abortion rights would be first on the chopping block

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban. MADISON, Wis. — As the Wisconsin Supreme Court race heats up, far-right candidate Maria

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Sen. Jacque: Increased penalties for deadly drug pushers and support for military families advance

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON… Several pieces of legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) passed committee on Wednesday, including tougher penalties for traffickers of carfentanil- a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, support for military families in educating their children, and

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Sen. Hutton: Bill requiring basic fiscal accountability before school tax increases is headed to Governor’s desk

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate on Wednesday approved legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) to ensure school districts meet basic fiscal accountability standards before asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes. Assembly

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Sen. Hutton: Senate approves Hutton bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter was approved by the State Senate during its February floor session on Wednesday. Current law already provides a penalty enhancement

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Barnes campaign: Announces proposal to lower grocery costs for Wisconsinites, boost economic opportunity for family farmers

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

As part of his Wisconsin Way agenda to make life more affordable and ahead of tonight’s small business forum with Main Street Action, Mandela Barnes is proposing a new statewide grant program to help small business entrepreneurs open full-service grocery

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Sen. Hutton: Senate approves Hutton bill giving taxpayers a direct vote on local “wheel taxes”

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that gives Wisconsin voters a direct say on whether to approve a local vehicle registration fee, commonly known as a wheel tax, was approved by the State Senate during its

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DNC: ICYMI: DNC blasts Trump’s first year in office as a disaster as working families suffer under rising costs, less health care

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

Donald Trump promised an economic “golden age” on “Day One,” but his first year back in office has been a complete disaster for working families. Instead, Trump has squeezed American families’ pocketbooks with skyrocketing prices and rising inflation, destroyed thousands

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Rep. Rodriguez: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit heads to governor’s desk

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) passed the State Senate today. Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602) would opt Wisconsin-based scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC)

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Sen. Larson: Republican-backed Constitutional Amendments take us backwards, deny hard truths

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

Madison, WI – Facing the prospect of being out of power in the Wisconsin Legislature for the first time in over a decade and a half, Wisconsin Republicans are once again seeking to amend our Wisconsin Constitution to avoid the Governor’s

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Sen. Jacque: ‘No tax on tips’, protections for disabled adults and protections against foreign adversaries pass Senate

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON, WI…Legislation to exempt taxes on qualified tips in Wisconsin was one of six bills authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to pass the State Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 36 passed the Senate on a strong bi-partisan 21-12

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MacIver Institute: Study: Wisconsin economy lags rest of nation

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON — After years of keeping pace with or outperforming the national economy, a new study from the MacIver Institute and the Center of the American Experiment Wisconsin has fallen to the bottom of the barrel over the last decade. The

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Wraps up winter coat drive, collecting nearly 100 coats for local nonprofits

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin and local businesses across the state wrapped up their “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive,” collecting nearly 100 coats for Wisconsin families struggling with rising costs thanks to tariffs, increasing healthcare premiums,

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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on passage of anti-discrimination constitutional amendment

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

“This proposed Constitutional Amendment says government cannot discriminate. It says government cannot favor one group over another. Today, most Democrats voted in favor of discrimination and racial favoritism. “This should not be controversial. There are only two reasons to vote

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL-backed Equality Amendment on November 2026 ballot

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

The News: The “Equality Amendment,” otherwise known as Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102) will be on the November 2026 ballot after the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor today. The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the amendment last week. This is

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Sen. Wimberger: PFAS legislation receives Assembly committee hearing

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across

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Brown County United Way: Robyn Davis, J.D., honored with Hometown Hero award

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

Madison, Wis. — Robyn Davis, J.D., president and CEO of Brown County United Way, was honored with the Hometown Hero award on Jan. 20 in Madison, in front of the full Assembly, an honor bestowed by the Wisconsin State Assembly

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Martin campaign: Milwaukee Police Association endorses Will Martin for lieutenant governor

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

[Racine, Wis.] — Today, Will Martin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. Representing 1,200 officers, the Milwaukee Police Association is Wisconsin’s largest local law enforcement union. The Milwaukee Police Association interviewed candidates and ultimately

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WRTP | BIG STEP: U.S. Department of Labor awards grant to WRTP | BIG STEP to train women for in-demand CDL jobs

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 21, 2026) – The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program (WRTP | BIG STEP) has been awarded a Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant from the U.S. Department of

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Wisconsin Family Action: Religious freedom constitutional amendment on the ballot

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin state Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 10 which would expressly prohibit state and local governments from forcing churches to close during a state of emergency. The Assembly also passed AJR 10 in bipartisan fashion last

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Legislature introduces bills supporting special education funding: a win-win for students, families, school districts

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

Two bills (SB 852/AB859) introduced last week would provide sum sufficient funding to ensure schools are provided the special education funding they were already promised in the current state budget. If the legislation passes, schools would be guaranteed to received

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