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In light of recent national events and in continued efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all legislators, staff, and visitors, the Wisconsin State Senate Sergeant at Arms has announced a series of enhanced security protocols at the State

Organizers have invited Steil to attend and explain his recent vote to take food, health care, and more from Wisconsin families OAK CREEK, Wis. – Tomorrow evening, constituents of Rep. Bryan Steil will host a town hall meeting in Oak Creek

Wisconsin would receive up to $80.1 million Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he and 54 other attorneys general, representing states and U.S. territories, have indicated they plan to move forward with a proposed $7.4

Rhode Island – A nationwide group of 17 state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions today filed a new lawsuit seeking immediate relief to stop the Trump-Vance administration from imposing unlawful restrictions on grants issued by the Department of Justice’s Office

Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to Warn of Looming Cuts  Milwaukee, Wis. –  At a virtual media briefing hosted by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and organizational leaders outlined the dangerous consequences of

MADISON, WI – This past weekend, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus 2025 Patricia Birkholz Institute on Emerging Contaminants: PFAS and Plastics and was elected Vice Chair of the Task Force on Emerging Contaminants. Representative Shelia

Lawsuit follows multiple warnings to USDA from WILL and Congressional Delegation The News: WILL sued the Trump Administration’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) over several discriminatory programs that deny financial assistance to farmers based on race and sex. WILL filed this

Kwik Trip: “IT’S MY BIRTHDAY” MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed June 16, 2025, as “Kwik Trip Day” across the state of Wisconsin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Wisconsin-based and founded franchise. A copy of the

WISCONSIN – This Friday, June 20th, Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) and WisPolitics will host a discussion around DDP’s latest polling focused on Wisconsin’s election process and potential legislative reforms at Fox Valley Technical College. The polling, conducted shortly after

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20. The DNR invites organizations with an interest in beaver management to visit the Beaver Management Plan webpage to

Community, alumni increase donations by 117% over last year GREEN BAY, Wis.— UW-Green Bay asked, and the local community and proud alumni responded by raising $204,900 during the second annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day. This 117% increase recognizes the impact that education

WISCONSIN DELLS — Following the election of Devin Remiker as the incoming chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Chairman Ben Wikler released the following statement: “I’m thrilled to congratulate Devin Remiker on his election as the next chair of the

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BROOKFIELD – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in reaction to the murder of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette: “Patti

Madison – After a gunman impersonating a police officer shot and killed Minnesota State Senator Melissa Hortman and her husband and shot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife in their homes, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following

MADISON… Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), State Senate Democratic Leader Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement regarding the horrific attacks on Representative Melissa Hortman

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the tragic news out of Minnesota where two Democratic state lawmakers have been targeted by apparent political violence, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “We are heartbroken for the families and loved ones

Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement after the politically motivated murder of Minnesota DFL House Caucus Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife: We

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites across the state engage in peaceful protests this weekend, using their voices to speak out against the cruel and inhumane actions and policies of the Trump Administration, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to ensure