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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to include helmets and seatbelts as part of a safe hunt this season. These essential pieces of safety equipment are vital to ensuring safety of operators and passengers in

Madison- On November 7, 2023, State Rep. Dora Drake (D-11th Assembly District Milwaukee) announced her opposition to AB 554 relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. “There are decades of historic precedent that assert the need for more diverse representation in universities. Plus,

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in hearings titled, Fiscal Responsibility: Cracking Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats andThe Philosophy of AI: Learning From History, Shaping Our

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly passed Rep. Joy Goeben’s (R-Hobart) bipartisan Election Worker Protection Act, AB 577. “This legislation is a comprehensive approach to protecting our election officials and maintaining the integrity of our elections,” said Rep. Goeben. AB 577

Congratulations to Kerry McAllen US Army (Retired) for being named the 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year. Kerry McAllen, CSM (USA Retired), began her military career when she enlisted in 1990. Kerry served 2.5 years of active duty in Wiesbaden,

MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the election reform package that passed the State Assembly: “Wisconsin elections shouldn’t be for sale.  That is why the Assembly took action to prohibit so-called “Zuckerbucks” from being

Madison – Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) has championed election integrity by endorsing a series of practical reforms aimed at ensuring fairness, accuracy, and transparency in future elections. Emphasizing the importance of voter confidence in the electoral process, Rep. Born

Washington, D.C. (November 9, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today introduced the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state … Please log

  Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) joined his Assembly colleagues in passing a slate of bill that will work to ensure Wisconsin’s elections are free, fair, transparent, and trustworthy. “It is extremely important to the citizens of

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills and resolutions that will ensure secure elections in Wisconsin. “Voting is a constitutional right, and part of my job as a legislator is to protect that right.

MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) voted to advance three constitutional amendments that will help protect the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections. The first Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 71 would amend the constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) thanks those in the 96th who have served in the U.S. Armed Services for their service and dedication to protecting our freedoms. “I’m grateful to those who have served our country and to those who are

MADISON, WI – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Plumer voted to protect Wisconsin’s Voter ID requirement, passed another tax cut for the middle class, and increased the childcare tax credit to help families: “The election-related bills we passed in the Assembly

Madison – Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) voted to make our elections safer and more secure by supporting a series of common-sense reforms.   “Ensuring our elections are safe and secure is fundamental to ensuring that our elections are also free

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) saw his second bill pass the Assembly during today’s floor session. The Age Limits for Judges Bill, formally called Assembly Bill 552, would set an age limit of 75  for election or appointment

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up Republican-authored constitutional amendments and election-related bills. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “The GOP’s attempts to enshrine their political agenda into Wisconsin’s state

Madison- State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) had her Voter Roll List passed today on the Assembly Floor along with over 20 other election bills:  “The bills passed on the floor today are common sense legislation,” said Rep. Binsfeld. “I hope  that

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues in voting in favor of strengthening future elections in Wisconsin. “Elections should be transparent, and every citizen in Wisconsin should have confidence in elections, whether Republican, Democrat, or Independent,” said

MADISON – In response to the passage of numerous elections-related bills through the Assembly earlier today, State Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Earlier today, the Assembly passed a number of elections related bills; some good, many unfortunately

Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on a number of proposals regarding voting and election administration in Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “I am frustrated that bills restricting voting access continue to be