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Following WILL’s pressure, the DNR will repeal its unconstitutional firearm restriction The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has successfully pressured the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to repeal an administrative rule that violates the Second Amendment

The Capping Prescription Costs Act would cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for millions of

MADISON, WI –On July 19, 2024, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Democratic Chief Deputy Whip in the United States House of Representatives and Representative for the 18th Congressional District of Texas, passed away. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released the following

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of 20 active and retired educators representing a broad swathe of school districts and institutions from across Western Wisconsin.  “I am a proud product of Eau Claire public schools and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing why he will not be attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress: “For nearly 10 months, Netanyahu has waged a deadly and excessive response that has

MILWAUKEE – Campaign finance reports submitted by a group attempting to recall four MPS Board Directors have left Milwaukee voters with more questions than answers.  The “recall collaborative” is led by individuals with close ties to private voucher and charter

The $2.2 million will support state-level campaigns in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Carolina  WASHINGTON —Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced our latest investment of $2.2 million in battleground states to shore up Democratic majorities in

VP “inspires” “jubilant,” “roaring crowd” at “energetic” rally In her first appearance as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris fired up a crowd of over 3,000 supporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, contrasting her own record with Donald

Waukesha, Wisconsin – Mike Thurston responding to Lesli Boese’s recent mailer As the voters of Waukesha County select our next District Attorney, August 13, 2024, leadership and experience are critical. Lesli Boese’s recent mailer illustrates flaws in both departments. While

Madison, Wisconsin – Ahead of Vice President Harris’s visit to Milwaukee, Young Democrats of Wisconsin, a grassroots organization dedicated to engaging and empowering young Wisconsinites, issued the following statement: “We are excited to welcome Vice President Harris back to the

Virtual and in-person options available for public testimony, July 29-Aug. 1    The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a series of public hearings to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements in the I-39/90/94 Corridor

The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act Elevates the National Lakeshore to a National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will redesignate the Apostle Islands from a

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was presented the 2024 Outstanding Legislator Award by the Wisconsin Counties Association. Representative Rozar received this award due to her commitment and leadership on responsible public policy initiatives that support county government and improve

A Better Wisconsin Together applauds administration’s work on issues that matter to Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Milwaukee today to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s work on behalf of hardworking Wisconsin

A group of Common Council members led by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is seeking information from city officials and partners about the police-involved shooting that left a Milwaukee man dead during the Republican National Convention (RNC) – as well as information about

Madison – July 23, 2024 – Following the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) expressed concerns about the impact of the decision on survivors of domestic violence (DV) in Wisconsin

Madison – Today Senator Melissa Agard, a candidate for Dane County Executive, hosted a roundtable with labor leaders across Dane County. Councils and leadership from Dane County Labor organizations have overwhelmingly endorsed Agard’s candidacy for County Executive (endorsements listed below). Senator

STEVENS POINT, WI — This week, despite ongoing calls from State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Rebecca Cooke has declined the final opportunity to participate in a televised broadcast debate in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. 

Waukesha County District Attorney candidate Lesli Boese released the following statement on Mike Thurston’s dishonest radio ad:  As a career prosecutor, I have handled every type of crime on the books – drug crimes, sexual assaults, homicides, and everything in

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an additional preliminary finding regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The senator reported that eight shell casings were found near the body of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks according