Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Commits to veterans property tax relief and National Guard benefits reform
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley pledged to sign the proposal to lower the eligibility threshold to expand property tax relief for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses as governor. “Our disabled veterans have earned this relief and shouldn’t have to fight
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to halt war in Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Khanna, Schakowsky: Reintroduce bill to strengthen Medicare, define alternative plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the “Save Medicare Act.” This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines
WisDems: ICYMI: Chief justice criticizes Lazar’s past work for ‘right-wing interests’
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Maria Lazar’s long and documented history as a flagbearer for right-wing interests throughout her career. From representing Republican lawmakers in cases over Act 10 which gutted workers’ rights and decimated collective bargaining power across
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces One Nation, One Visa Policy Act to end Obama-era program allowing visa-free Chinese nationals to infiltrate U.S. territories
The bill follows Tiffany’s work exposing how Communist China exploits a loophole in the Northern Mariana Islands to secure U.S. citizenship for their children WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the One Nation, One Visa Policy Act to
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Hawley: Introduce bipartisan bill to reduce train derailments and keep communities safe
New bill requires railroads use both automated track inspections and visual track inspections to avoid derailments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced they are introducing the Secure Tracks Act, legislation that would require railroads
Sen. Roys: Testifies to protect Wisconsinites from tech exploitation
MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) testified at a public hearing for two of her bills, in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. Her legislation aims to stop the abuses of Big Tech against Wisconsin’s kids and patients. Details
Sen. Hutton: Proposal to criminalize tire dumping gets Senate hearing
MADISON – Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that makes the costly menace of illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime similar to vandalism had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1059,
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans silent while gas prices surge under Trump’s reckless agenda
MADISON, Wis. — While gas prices are rising throughout Wisconsin as a result of the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran, Wisconsin Republicans including Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil have all stayed silent on this most recent addition to the affordability
McCarty Law: Attorney Jon Fischer named 40 Under 40 recipient by insight on business
APPLETON, Wis. [March 4, 2026] — McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce that attorney Jon Fischer has been named to the Insight on Business 40 Under 40 list. This award honors young professionals across Northeast Wisconsin who have made a significant impact
Dept. of Health Services, Gov. Evers: Announce Wisconsin to apply for program designed to improve health through healthy food and meals
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the Evers Administration has submitted a letter of intent for the Food is Medicine State Officer Program, a three-year initiative to empower states to build capacity for better health outcomes
U.S. Rep. Wied: Reminds 8th District residents that community project funding requests are due March 9th
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) is reminding all residents of Wisconsin’s 8th District that Community Project Funding (CPF) requests are due Monday, March 9th. “My top priority as the Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsinites want our money back, Tom Tiffany
MADISON, Wis. — Several of Donald Trump’s cost-hiking tariffs, supported every step of the way by right-wing U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to estimates, the average American family has paid
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Opposes Schimel staying in top federal prosecutor job after 120 Day interim position expires
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her opposition to Brad Schimel continuing to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin after his 120-day temporary appointment expires in two weeks. While U.S. Attorney positions
Dept. of Military Affairs: Ready Wisconsin: Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin is Mar. 9 -13
Madison, Wis. – As winter thaws and spring rains falls, the changing of seasons signals more than just warmer days – it marks an increase for flooding to occur. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Evers
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for the Wisconsin Cherry Board Election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 27, 2026 for one seat on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Producers must sign and postmark
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Choice and charter schools outperform public schools, new report shows
The News: Students attending Wisconsin’s private choice and charter schools outperform their peers in traditional public schools in both English Language Arts (ELA) and math, even after accounting for demographic differences, according to a new Apples to Apples report released by the Wisconsin Institute
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases summary of 2025 CWD sampling efforts
MADISON, Wis. – With the conclusion of the 2025 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts. For the 2025 season, the DNR focused its efforts on
Dean campaign: Christopher Dean announces run for 15th State Senate District seat
Center Township – Christopher Dean, an Independent from Center Township, today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate. Christopher is a U.S. Army Veteran, father, private sector business leader, and active community volunteer. He promises to bring experience, commitment,
Opportunity Wisconsin: Ahead of farm bill markup, Opportunity Wisconsin calls on Van Orden to reverse SNAP cuts hurting Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — As the House Agriculture Committee prepares to mark up a new Farm Bill today, Opportunity Wisconsin is calling on Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who is a member of the committee, to support rolling back the SNAP cuts he