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62-year-old bridge has suffered from significant structural deterioration, risking economy and Wisconsinites’ safety SUPERIOR, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Governor Tony Evers were joined by Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson, Superior Mayor Jim Paine, and local

Madison – After voting to support the Legislature’s 2023-2025 Biennial State Budget Thursday evening, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) released the following statement: “I was happy to support yet another responsible budget put together by Wisconsin Assembly Republicans and my colleagues on

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the MAGA majority United States Supreme Court released egregious decisions that promote discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, strike down affirmative action in college admissions, and will leave generations of hardworking students mired with debt. The following

Following today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Joe Biden’s attempt to illegally use taxpayer dollars to bail out billions of dollars in student loans, top Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren immediately attacked the Court.  But their colleagues like Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, and

State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly voted 63-34 to pass the $98.6 billion 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget: “The budget passed today will invest significantly in our kids, rural roads, shared revenue,

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case. “This is about fairness and freedom – about whether LGBTQ+ Americans deserve fairness and freedom to be treated

Madison, WI – Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) issued the following statement following the passage of the 2023-25 state budget: “The state budget that passed yesterday provides a record tax cut, reduces debt, and funds Wisconsinite’s shared priorities. “This budget provides much-needed

MADISON, Wis. – Air quality has begun to improve throughout the state, however, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that a PM2.5 Air Quality Advisory remains in effect until noon on Friday, June 30. Conditions due to

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has published updated workforce profiles for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Each profile provides county-level information, analysis, and data to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and other workforce partners make decisions related

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2023-24 school year. General school aids are the largest form of state support for Wisconsin

Today the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places; Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) requires that the report be released

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday July 13, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at the

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s assembly passage of the biennial budget: “This budget is made for Wisconsin” said Representative Penterman. “I am proud to have voted in favor of

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) yesterday proudly voted yes on the 2023-2024 state budget to provide the largest tax cut for the middle class in Wisconsin’s history. “I am proud to have supported the largest tax cut

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the Coast Guard, and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent a letter to

MADISON – Following the passage of Senate Bill 70, the 2023-25 biennial budget bill, State Representative Daniel Riemer (D-West Allis), who voted no on the bill, released the following statement: “Access to affordable, quality healthcare remains one of the top issues Wisconsinites, including

MADISON– Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 State Budget: “I am pleased that the legislature’s state budget increases transportation funding by $1.5 billion dollars, these funds will help fix local

Madison – State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) enthusiastically cast her vote to provide substantial funding to key priorities while providing the largest tax cut in state history. The biennial budget bill (SB 70) advanced out of the Assembly in a 63

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2024-25 Biennial State Budget: “What we voted on today is a budget that ensures Wisconsin continues progressing in the right direction,” Rep. Spiros said. “After hearing

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Assembly floor session. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 43 or the Wisconsin 2023-2024 biennial budget. This historic budget was headlined by unprecedented tax cuts and education funding. “For my first state budget