U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Demands PSC to prioritize baseload power sources, ensure affordable energy for Wisconsinites
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Summer Strand, Chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC), calling for Wisconsin to lead the way in affordable energy production. Specifically, the letter asks the PSC not to prematurely
Reps. Arney, Madison: Urge Joint Finance Committee to reinstate essential lead abatement funding
MADISON, WI — Today, State Representatives Margaret Arney (D-Milwaukee) and Darrin Madison (D-Milwaukee) called on members of the Joint Finance Committee to reinstate funding for six key provisions aimed at combating lead contamination in Wisconsin homes, schools, and communities. “The Governor’s
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds introduction of Price Transparency for Patients Act
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is proud to support the Price Transparency for Patients Act, a transformative piece of legislation introduced by Senators Julian Bradley (SD-28) and Mary Felzkowski (SD-12), and Representative Bob Wittke (AD-63). This bill aims to
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Applauds the Joint Finance Committee’s action on the Environmental Improvement Fund
Toni Herkert, the Government Affairs Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, released the following statement on the Joint Finance Committee’s unanimous approval of $732,250,100 in revenue obligation bonding authorization for the Environmental Improvement Fund during this afternoon’s executive session.
Sen. Wanggaard: Evers replaces state flag with Pride flag at Risser Justice Center and State Law Library
MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed shock and disgust today when learning that the Wisconsin state flag has been removed from the Risser Justice Center and State Law Library in Madison and replaced with the Progress Pride flag.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds Joint Finance Committee for passing $732 million in increased funding for safe drinking water
MADISON – Today, the Joint Finance Committee voted 16-0 to increase the revenue bonding authority of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and the Clean Water Fund Program by $732 million. This rare showing of bipartisan support shows the urgent
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Republicans abandon their jobs and Wisconsin families
Wisconsin families will face the cost of inaction as Republican lawmakers skip out on their jobs this budget season MADISON, Wis. — By storming out of state budget negotiations and refusing to find bipartisan compromise, Wisconsin Republicans are abandoning more than
Dane County Exec Agard: Holds listening session on 2026 budget, prioritizes community voice
MADISON — Last night, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard hosted a public Budget Listening Session at the Alliant Energy Center as part of her commitment to crafting an inclusive and community-driven 2026 county budget. Typically, listening sessions are held later
Dept. of Public Instruction: Recognizes 98 schools for outstanding achievement and progress
Names 2023-24 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced 98 schools statewide have earned Wisconsin Schools of Recognition honors for the 2023–24 school year. These awards celebrate the exceptional efforts of educators, students,
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: Needs of children, families must remain focus of state budget process
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is grateful for Gov. Tony Evers’ ongoing efforts to ensure Wisconsin’s children and families are prioritized in the 2025-27 state budget. WECA is encouraged to know bipartisan budget negotiations between the Governor
Rep. O’Conner: Unanimous win for religious liberty
Fond du Lac, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after U.S. Supreme Court released their opinion which overturned the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission: “Earlier this
Universities of Wisconsin: New web page Fuel Futures highlights impact of federal financial aid
MADISON, Wis.—To highlight the impact of federal financial aid, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today invited UWs students and graduates to share their stories about how Pell Grants and other aid creates educational opportunities. The UWs have created a
Wisconsin Family Council: U.S. Supreme Court chides Governor Evers and liberal State Supreme Court
MADISON: Wisconsin Family Council president Daniel Degner proclaimed, “Religious freedom prevails in Wisconsin after the United States Supreme Court today slapped the hand of Tony Evers and the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court’s attempt to tell a religious entity what is and
Weekly GOP Radio Address: Building a responsible budget
Over the past several weeks, my Republican colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee have been hard at work crafting the next state budget. And since April, we’ve engaged in good faith negotiations with Governor Evers and his staff to try
LoCoco campaign: Comments on Wisconsin religious liberty case
ELM GROVE – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously overturned a decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, ruling in favor of Catholic Charities in a case against the Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC). The Supreme
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin
Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here. I am jazzed to once again kick off Pride Month in Wisconsin and celebrate our incredible LGBTQ+ community. This year marks our seventh annual Pride celebration, and while we all look forward to Pride
Sen. Larson, Rep. Subeck: Democrats introduce safe storage legislation to protect children from preventable gun violence
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation that would require firearms to be securely stored—either in a locked container or with a locking device engaged—when a child resides in or is present in a
Rep. Clancy: Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department lies about suicide prevention measures after additional harm in Milwaukee County Jail, Rep. Clancy pushes for transparency and restructuring
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this morning that a transgender individual in the custody of the Milwaukee County Jail tried to commit suicide despite ignored warning signs and alerts to the Sheriff’s department from concerned family. The
Sen. Ratcliff: Selected to attend the prestigious Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development fellowship program
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff has been selected as a 2025 Fellow for the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD), a prestigious program offered by The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference. Senator Ratcliff will
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Coalition of Wisconsin business leaders support the Price Transparency for Patients Act
MADISON — On Thursday, Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma), and Representative Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia) announced the Price Transparency for Patients Act, legislation laying out clear requirements for hospitals to publicly share pricing information with consumers. The legislation