A Better Wisconsin Together: Discord at Republican primary debate underscores Biden Administration’s real solutions to issues Wisconsinites care about
MADISON, Wis. — As Republican politicians took the stage tonight for the second Presidential primary debate of the year, one thing became increasingly clear: while the second-tier presidential hopefuls are busy arguing amongst themselves and MAGA extremist Donald Trump continues to
Rep. Stubbs: Releases statement on Wisconsin’s Human Trafficking Task Force
MADISON, WI- In August 2023, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Wisconsin’s bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Today, the Task Force held a press conference before their first informational hearing.Rep. Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement. “First, I would like
Fair Wisconsin: Republican leaders continue to attack transgender youth by attempting to ban access to gender-affirming care
Republican leadership in our state legislature have introduced the “Help Not Harm Act” (LRB-0191/LRB-4459) – a Transgender Medical Care Ban. These bills seek to limit the freedom for transgender and non-binary youth to access lifesaving, gender-affirming health care. The intent of these bills
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $250,000 judgment against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery for alleged wastewater discharge violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (ECC) requiring it to pay a $250,000 penalty and install additional pollution control equipment for
Reps. Ratcliff, Clancy: Wisconsin Republicans intensify war on transgender community
(Madison) – Today, Republican legislators circulated a bill that would impose a ban on gender affirming care for anyone under the age of 18. Despite the threat of the Governor’s veto and these extremists’ bans being blocked by other states for
Opportunity Wisconsin: “Bending to right, McCarthy pushes safety net cuts in shutdown battle”
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Washington Post reports that House Republicans are increasingly embracing drastic spending cuts that will hurt Wisconsin families, seniors, and children. In addition to targeting the Social Security and Medicare administration, the latest proposals
Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Condemns latest attack on LGBTQ+ youth
MADISON – Today, legislative Republicans introduced a bill that would prevent youth in Wisconsin from receiving gender-affirming care. Senator Duey Stroebel, Representative Scott Allen, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos have proposed LRB-0191, a bill that would prohibit a wide range
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: WWII veteran’s 103rd birthday recognized
Madison, Wis. (September 27, 2023) More than 600 birthday cards were sent from around the world to WWII veteran and soon-to-be 103-year-old Lt. Col. (Ret.) Harry Baker. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary-designee James Bond, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Chris Kolakowski,
Sen. Hutton: GOP Radio Address: Higher ed challenges require a bold vision for reform
Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. As an employer and legislator, I know how important a strong higher education system is for the future of our state. This week the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on
Dept. of Natural Resources: Get ready for hunting and trapping seasons opening in October
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October. There are four dates throughout October when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to double-check these
Rep. Allen: Releases the “Help Not Harm Act”
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen along with Senator Stroebel released the “Help Not Harm Act,” a bill designed to protect minors from making life-altering, irreversible decisions that cause mental and bodily harm. “Children who struggle with gender identity deserve
WISDOM and Partners: Take action to end prison lockdowns
[Milwaukee, WI] – WISDOM, its affiliates and partners will stage a public demonstration against the Department of Corrections’ cruel, destructive, and detrimental “lockdown” procedures at its numerous institutions on October 10th from 12-1pm at the steps of the State Capitol.
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Smith, Rodgers seek compliance after ford refuses to cooperate with investigations into CCP-aligned EV battery partnership
WASHINGTON, DC – While Ford Motor Company announced on September 25 that it has paused its partnership with a Chinese battery maker, lawmakers continue to have serious concerns that Ford has refused to comply with three separate congressional inquiries into its
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting to discuss potential trout stream regulation changes in Pierce and St. Croix counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss potential trout stream regulation changes on several streams in Pierce and St. Croix counties. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from
Rep. Tiffany: Bipartisan amendment to keep chocolate milk in schools passes house
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden administration from banning chocolate milk in schools passed by voice vote and will be included in H.R. 4368, the Agriculture Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Specifically, Tiffany’s amendment
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Cosponsors Pay Our Troops Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) cosponsored the Pay Our Troops Act. Introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), the bipartisan bill ensures that members of the military and certain U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors are
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, King, Kuster, Pingree: Introduce bill to support organic farmers and producers to meet growing demand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) introduced legislation to give organic producers the tools they need to increase their capacity, reach new markets, and grow
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Ashland, Dresser, Ladysmith and Spooner Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Ashland, Ladysmith, Spooner and the village of Dresser are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water
WisDems: Will California Hovde be at tonight’s GOP presidential debate in Southern California?
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Republicans are hosting their second presidential debate in Eric Hovde’s home state of California, just miles from his $7 million oceanfront mansion in Laguna Beach. It will be much easier for Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) to attend this debate in
Rep. Murphy: Statement of Representative Dave Murphy on withholding UW pay raises
MADISON – As Chairman of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee, State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) made the following statement regarding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ plan to withhold pay raises from the UW System. “The free speech hearings my committee