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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments in K-12 education, including providing more than $1 billion in spendable authority for public education. More information can be found here. Hey there, Governor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Todd Young (R-IN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Data for American Jobs Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to support career and technical education (CTE) and expand pathways to good-paying jobs. The legislation ensures

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding  Governor Evers’ veto for local transportation funding:  “It is appalling to me that the same Governor who campaigned on ‘fixing the damn roads’ and  posed for photo-ops with

ADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project

Yesterday, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held an interfaith roundtable on the CCP’s threat to religious freedom. Members and distinguished guests discussed the CCP’s persecution towards Christian, Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and others

WASHINGTON –On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking MemberTim Scott (R-S.C.) of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) of the House Financial Services Committee; U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.), the Chairman of

Wisconsin’s first Flex Lane opened one year ago today on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18), between Whitney Way and the I-39/90 interchange, in Dane County. Current data shows travel times have significantly decreased during peak Beltline hours – up to a 45%

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Broadband Infrastructure Program application period will begin Aug. 14, 2023. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $42 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), of the Select Committee on the CCP, and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) today introduced hallmark legislation to give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) jurisdiction over all land purchases by

(MADISON) – A new legislative caucus dedicated to transgender equality, visibility, and advocacy was launched today by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee). The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) is a coalition of Wisconsin

[Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Senate Committee on Health held a public hearing on Senate Bill 121. The bipartisan bill – which is co-sponsored by over one-third of the Legislature – increases access to life-saving breast imaging by eliminating patient

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), questioned PGA Tour Chief Operating Officer, Ron Price, and PGA Tour board member, Jimmy Dunne, on the implications of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint  Committee on Finance.  The State Budget was just signed into law. I am very proud of our work to fund our priorities and meet  our

(MADISON) – A new legislative caucus dedicated to transgender equality, visibility, and advocacy was launched today by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee). The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) is a coalition of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new report shows Wisconsinites are already seeing relief from rising costs with the national inflation rate slowing for the 12th month in a row.  The latest report, released today by the US

MILWAUKEE — On July 22-23, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, in conjunction with the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office and the War Memorial Center, will host a Summer VetFest to inform Veterans, their families and survivors about the PACT Act

MADISON – Today, two Republican legislators in Wisconsin introduced bills that would discriminate against transgender and nonbinary student athletes in organized school sports. LRB 3855 and LRB 3848 would prohibit students from participating in youth sports consistent with their gender

MADISON – Today, Republican legislators introduced legislation that further demonizes trans individuals in the State of Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “For years, Republicans have attacked transgender and non-binary individuals to score cheap political

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that annual inflation has fallen for 12 months in a row, reaching its lowest level in over two years. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund made the following statement: “Under

Madison… The Wisconsin Paper Council has announced a new Legislative leadership team for the bipartisan Wisconsin Paper Caucus. The overarching goal of the bipartisan, bicameral Wisconsin Paper Caucus is to work together in a bipartisan fashion to develop common sense