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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced a resolution today in solidarity with 150,000 members of United Auto Workers (UAW) bargaining for a fair contract, with 34,000 currently on strike. Last week, Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the introduction of the Veterans Education Transparency and Training (VETT) Act, which will simplify the process for veterans enrolling in higher education. Specifically, the VETT Act will modify educational form requirements for veterans and

Madison – Today, Wisconsin lawmakers held a press conference to introduce a groundbreaking Tenant Protection Package aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of tenants across the state. This legislative initiative, led by dedicated legislators from the Democratic caucus, addresses a

Madison, WI – Yesterday, it was announced by the Universities of Wisconsin that the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Washington County will no longer provide in-person instruction after the end of the current school year. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) has issued

MADISON – Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) voted against the Brewers’ stadium district funding bills. He released the following statement:  “The Brewers are a great asset to Wisconsin, and I want them to stay here for a long time. However, with $600

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member on the House Appropriations Committee, joined CSPAN’s Pedro Echevarria this morning to discuss the House Republicans’ internal struggle to elect a Speaker and the ongoing conflict in Israel and

Green Bay, Wisc. – “Representative Klenke was a long-time friend of mine and I am saddened to hear of his passing. I have known him since childhood as he was my family’s paper boy, and we went to school together. When

Madison – State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) presented Southern Ozaukee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Emergency Medical Technician Carol Barthel with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Carol in

MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) honored Sauk Prairie Ambulance Association Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kelli Kirch as the First Responder of the Year for the 81st Assembly District. Kelli was invited onto the Assembly floor for a ceremony

As the Farm Bill goes on 18 days of being expired, a government shutdown looms in exactly one month, and U.S. allies continue to be in need of critical aid, Derrick Van Orden is in no rush to get back

Washington, D.C. – Today, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson was selected as one of 19 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials with about 200 members,

On Oct. 12, State Reps. Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison, Jr., abstained from Wisconsin State Assembly Joint Resolution 82, which condemned Hamas’s recent assault on Israeli civilian and military targets and affirmed its “unwavering commitment to Israel’s sovereignty.” “I mourn

Just one day after a statewide opinion poll found that just 29% of Wisconsinites support giving taxpayer funds for Brewers stadium repairs, the WI Assembly voted 69 to 27 to approve a massive $546 million subsidy to a profitable sports

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for Regular Session and the Governor’s Special Session on Workforce Development. During the Governor’s Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature – the lawmaking body of government – took up an amended

Madison – State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) presented Plymouth Fire Department Assistant Chief Rory Beebe with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. Rory was honored along with other first responders across the state during

MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding the State Senate floor session: “Today is another example of missed opportunities. We had an opportunity for compromise on an important health care workforce bill, and my Republican

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) voted on a compensation package for state employees included in the 2023-2024 State Budget on Tuesday morning: “Nearly 30,000 people work

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) presented Dane County Public Safety Communications Center law enforcement dispatcher Jennifer Foth with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session on Tuesday. The state Assembly honored Jennifer in

MADISON – A team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars has a plan to turn paper mill waste into plant-based plastics, slashing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and creating economic opportunities in ways that benefit marginalized communities. The U.S.

MADISON, Wis. — Today, instead of addressing real issues facing Wisconsin families, GOP members of the Wisconsin State Senate spent several hours approving dangerous bills that give politicians more control over the personal healthcare decisions of Wisconsinites. Among the legislation passed