Climate Power: ICYMI: Trump Administration once again turns its back on Wisconsin, denying disaster relief after historic floods
FEMA has now denied Wisconsin’s request for disaster relief funds twice Milwaukee, WI— Earlier this week, FEMA once again denied Wisconsin’s request for federal disaster relief funding, marking the second time the Trump Administration has refused to help the state recover from
Zamarripa campaign: Calls for full investigation into Uihlein labor abuses exposed in Pleasant Prairie
MILWAUKEE — JoCasta Zamarripa, Milwaukee Alderperson and candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, issued the following statement in response to shocking new reporting from the Guardian revealing alleged exploitation of Mexican workers at Uline facilities in Pleasant Prairie: “The billionaire
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sturgeon spearers reminded to be careful on frozen waterbodies
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all outdoor recreators to be careful whenever venturing onto frozen waterbodies and remember that no ice is ever 100% safe ahead of the Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season, opening Feb. 14.
Rep. Moses: Oh SNAP! Bill to prohibit purchase of soda and candy on Foodshare receives hearing in Senate
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) gave testimony in the Wisconsin State Senate on Senate Bill 154, a bill to ban the purchase of soda and candy when using SNAP benefits. 18 other states have already signed similar versions of this bill
UW-Eau Claire: To host 42nd Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students Feb.21
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 42nd AnnualMathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 21.This year, 31 teams will take part in the competition, representing the following highschools: Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Cochrane-Fountain City, Eau
La Follette School of Public Affairs: Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels to speak at UW-Madison Monday, Feb. 16
MADISON – The La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting Mitch Daniels, former governor of Indiana and president emeritus of Purdue University, on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. for a public presentation exploring the state of politics and policymaking, potential
Rep. Neubauer: Assembly Republicans block Democratic amendments from receiving a vote
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us
Rep. Udell: Condemns Republicans’ premature end of session
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded
Rep. Green: Zoey’s Law passes the Assembly
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after “Zoey’s Law” passed the Assembly earlier today: “This bill closes dangerous gaps in Wisconsin’s child protection and mandatory reporting laws. Currently, child welfare agencies are required to refer suspected or
Rep. Dittrich: Assembly passes Rep. Dittrich’s AB 750 strengthening public safety
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) received strong Assembly support with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 750 on Thursday afternoon’s floor session. The bill will empower Wisconsin technical colleges to work with local police and fire services to address critical
Rep. Hurd: Votes to rein in unelected bureaucrats
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted in favor of a package of legislation based on the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. This task force was charged with identifying rulemaking authority to be
Rep. Allen: Assembly passes ankle monitoring for homeless sex offenders
Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of SB 620 in the Assembly: “Monitoring the whereabouts of released sex offenders is important for the safety of our community, particularly our children. This is true even for those who
Rep. Duchow: Assembly reigns in radical UW policies
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Duchow (R-Delafield) voted to restore fairness, accountability, and constitutional protections within Wisconsin’s public higher education system. The Assembly approved two measures, Senate Bill 498 and Senate Bill 652, aimed at strengthening free speech protections and ensuring
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Legislature advances WILL-backed initiatives to rein in regulatory authority of unelected bureaucrats
WILL Encourages Evers to Sign “Red Tape Reset” The News: The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of several legislative initiatives supported by WILL to reign in the bureaucratic state, which has taken rulemaking and regulatory authority away from Wisconsin’s Legislative Branch. As a result of their action,
Rep. Nedweski: Assembly passes Nedweski bills to protect children and defend free speech
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly’s passage of AB 400 and AB 501, legislation she authored to protect children harmed by gender transition procedures and preserve freedom of speech and viewpoint diversity
NFIB Wisconsin: Celebrates passage of the “Red Tape Reset” Package
Calls on Governor Evers to Sign Reform Measures into Law. MADISON WI (Feb. 12, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement in response to the Legislature’s passage of the “Red
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement condemning the illegal rescission of EPA’s landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which determined that greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles contribute to air
Roys campaign: Outlines plans to actually lower healthcare costs
Contact: Jalen Knutesonpress@KeldaRoys.com MADISON – Kelda Roys, candidate for governor, outlined her plans to lower healthcare costs and increase access, including KeldaCare, which would open up the state health plan so that Wisconsinites around the state can buy into the same
WisDems: ICYMI: Colorado Democrat to visit Wisconsin to campaign against Republican Congressman
MADISON, Wis. — Today it was announced that Wisconsin native, Army Ranger and Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow will be heading to Eau Claire at the end of the month to campaign against Derrick Van Orden. The event will take place on February
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air National Guard welcomes new commander
MADISON, Wis. – U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bart Van Roo, former director of strategic plans and operations for the state of Wisconsin, assumed command of the Wisconsin Air National Guard during a ceremony at Truax Field, Jan. 7. As Wisconsin’s deputy