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
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Supports Price Transparency Act, says legislators have golden opportunity to deliver for Wisconsin families
The News: On Thursday, State Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and State Representative Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia) introduced the Price Transparency for Patients Act (LRB-1381). The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) supports this legislation because it sets clear, enforceable standards
The Catholic Association: Statement on unanimous religious freedom win at SCOTUS
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wisconsin cannot discriminate against Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior because of its religiously motivated care for the poor, the elderly, and the disabled. If you are covering this, would you please consider
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Kicks off 40th anniversary with 2025 housing grant cycle
MADISON, Wis. — Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Foundation. The WHEDA Foundation, Inc., celebrating its 40th anniversary, will
Sens. Bradley, Felzkowski, Rep. Wittke: Introduce hospital price transparency legislation, launch website
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin), Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R–Tomahawk), and Representative Robert Wittke (R–Caledonia) introduced Price Transparency for Patients: legislation to empower patients and reduce healthcare costs through healthcare price transparency. “Imagine waking up with sudden pain,
UW-Stout: Leadership awards recognize more than 100 outstanding students
Menomonie, Wis. – Alongside more than 100 of their peers, 16 University of Wisconsin-Stout seniors were awarded the Samuel E. Wood Medallion, the university’s highest nonacademic honor for students, for their outstanding leadership, involvement and service at the annual Leadership Awards.
Sen. Wanggaard, Reps. Allen, O’Connor, Donovan, Mursau: Long-term funding for our county courts
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Reps. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac), Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield), and Jeffrey Mursau (R-Crivitz) released a bill that would adjust court fees to meet inflation and allow counties to
Alliance Defending Freedom: Comment on U.S. Supreme Court rules religious outreach qualifies as religious activity
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding a decision Thursday from the U.S. Supreme Court in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission in which the court unanimously overturned
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking tips on Great River State Trail bridge fire
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help on the ongoing investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed the 68-year-old Tank Creek Bridge in Trempealeau County on the Great River State Trail.
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Gallego: Roll out bill to prevent companies from retaliating against striking workers and terminating their health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a bill to protect striking workers from their employers terminating their health care benefits. The Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act would protect workers’ health care benefits
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Amazon retreats from “Black Only” business program after WILL calls for federal investigation
The News: Hours after WILL filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice against Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) challenging its “Black Business Accelerator” (BBA) program, the major online retailer removed dozens of references to the program, scrubbing its websites,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Find your next outdoor adventure in Wisconsin during free fun weekend, June 7-8
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
Rep. McGuire: Legislative Republicans walk away from delivering for Wisconsinites
MADISON – The four Democratic members on the Joint Finance Committee released the following statement following Republicans abandoning a bipartisan compromise with Governor Evers: “Instead of fully funding our public schools, preventing the closure of child care centers, or meeting