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DELAFIELD, WI – It is a disgrace that Wisconsin children are not learning to read, especially low-income and special needs students statewide. Our literacy crisis has created a moral and economic crisis; that’s why IRG and IRG Action have worked on this

Madison, WI – In an effort to protect the lives of newborn infants, Representative Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) along with Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) introduced legislation that would expand the existing safe haven law to include the use of newborn infant safety

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is calling on Wisconsin households to share their internet experience to help direct recently announced broadband funding. On June 26, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Wisconsin will

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin–Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) has received $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for interdisciplinary exploration of fundamental questions in materials science. The grant will provide six years of funding

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “I’m thrilled to announce the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette University Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds 57% approve of the job Gov. Tony Evers is doing as governor and 39% disapprove. In October 2022, 46% approved and 47% disapproved. Despite the governor’s

MADISON, Wis. – Military servicemembers, veterans, and their families have made great sacrifices for their country and continue to do so every day. Unfortunately, unique issues that affect these groups, as well as their distinct culture and community, are often

WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Fox News, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee (R-KY) today requested United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of rail shipping for American businesses. The legislation, which is supported by members of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Disease X Act of 2023 to develop the necessary medical countermeasures (MCMs) to combat future pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the devastating consequences that deadly infectious disease epidemics can

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking Fourth of July holiday travelers to buckle up, stay alert, and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in record

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the award of another $2.5 million in Dream Up! Grants to nine cross-sector community teams across Wisconsin. These teams will aim to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  announcement proposing changes to the premerger notification form:  “I am pleased federal antitrust regulators are moving forward

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Fourth of July weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed that a horse in Dunn County, Wisconsin, has tested positive for West Nile virus. The positive test is a sign that mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus are present in Wisconsin and

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking Fourth of July holiday travelers to buckle up, stay alert, and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in record

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated 21-year-old Paint mare in Dunn County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) in Tuesday’s special meeting regarding its only agenda item, “Appointment of an Interim Administrator and an Administrator for the 4-Year Term Expiring on July 1, 2027,” voiced unanimous support for Administrator Meagan

RACINE, Wis. – Yesterday the White House announced Wisconsin will receive $1 billion to connect more homes and businesses with high-speed internet access, funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Congressman Bryan Steil voted against.  Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following

Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the executive session in the Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business. Representative Rozar is the author of Assembly Bill 114, the companion to Senate Bill (SB) 110 which unanimously