U.S. Reps. Grothman, Cruz: Introduce Bicameral CREATE JOBS Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joins Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing the CREATE JOBS Act, a bicameral bill which will restore key pro-manufacturing provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), incentivizing domestic production and creating over one million
Dept. of Natural Resources: Join the second annual Invasive Species Awareness Weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the return of Invasive Species Awareness Weekend on June 21-22, 2025. More than 30 Invasive Species Awareness Weekend events will be held around the state to raise awareness of
Opportunity Wisconsin: Mobile billboard visits dairy breakfasts to call out Van Orden’s votes to cut SNAP and support tariffs, raising grocery costs
WEST SALEM & STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Over the weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin sent a mobile billboard to dairy breakfasts in West Salem and Stevens Point to thank Wisconsin farmers while calling out Congressman Derrick Van Orden for his recent votes
Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee: No Roe, No Rest!
Milwaukee, WI – Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee will be hosting a march and panel on Sunday, June 22nd at 11am, at North Point Water Tower, 2288 N Lake Dr followed by tabling and panel discussions hosted at Zao Church at 1pm,
Rep. Dittrich: Secures expanded recovery high school funding
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement regarding the Joint Committee on Finance’s (JFC) decision to grant her budget motion to increase funding to recovery high schools by 50% over the biennium: “No one in the State
Sens. Felzkowski, Bradley, Reps. Nedweski, Allen: Legislators introduce bill to enhance child development education
Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), and Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced legislation to ensure that Wisconsin students receive comprehensive education on pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth as
Rep. Sheehan: Reacts to JFC motion on special education reimbursement
MADISON – On June 12th, the Joint Committee on Finance passed Omnibus Motion #48 relating to public instruction. Included in that motion was an estimated proportional rate of special education cost reimbursement to school districts of 35% in 2025-26 and 37.5% 2026-27.
Wisconsin State Senate Sergeant at Arms: Announces enhanced security protocols
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
Opportunity Wisconsin: First congressional district constituents host Oak Creek Town Hall meeting to demand answers from Rep. Bryan Steil
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
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, 54 other attorneys general plan to join $7.4 billion Purdue settlement
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
End Domestic Abuse WI, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Nationwide coalition files lawsuit to challenge administration’s attempt to withhold Violence Against Women grants that support survivors
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
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Congressional budget bill would devastate health access in Wisconsin
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
Rep. Stubbs: Elected Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus Vice Chair of the Task Force on Emerging Contaminants
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
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Sues Trump Administration over discriminatory USDA farmer program
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
Gov. Evers: Proclaims “Kwik Trip Day” across Wisconsin
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
Democracy Defense Project: June 20th: Wispolitics and DDP host election integrity discussion
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
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for Beaver Management Plan Committee
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
UW-Green Bay: Raises $204,900 during second annual Giving Day
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
WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler congratulates newly-elected successor Devin Remiker
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
Wisconsin Women’s Network: Hires executive director to champion women’s rights in critical era
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