U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Advances temporary ACA subsidy extension to prevent coverage loss
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to advance legislation extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies to prevent Wisconsinites from being hit with sudden and severe health insurance cost increases caused by Democrats’ broken health care law. Congressman Van
Rep. Neylon: Testifies in support of bill restricting non-competes
Madison — State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) testified this week in support of his legislation, Assembly Bill 675, which would strengthen patient access to care and stabilize the state’s healthcare workforce. The bill would make non-compete agreements for medical professionals
Democratic Governors Association: Statement on Republican members of Congress voting once again to skyrocket Americans’ health care premiums
In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to skyrocket Americans’ health care costs, DGA Communications
Cooke campaign: Statement on the House vote extending ACA tax credits
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, issued the following statement on the House vote to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits: “Today’s vote is a commonsense step towards lowering the cost
American Bridge 21st Century: Tom Tiffany’s vote says Wisconsinites don’t deserve affordable health care
Today, Tom Tiffany once again voted against extending the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, blocking a bipartisan extension that helps working families afford health coverage. Tiffany’s vote sides with Washington Republicans over Wisconsin families who rely on affordable
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act passes House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail policies by subjecting bail bonds to insurance fraud laws, passed the House Judiciary Committee today. Specifically, the bill defines bail bonds as
Rep. Brill: Stands up for biological reality on birth certificates
Madison – Today, the Assembly Committee on Judiciary held a Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 311, relating to: changing an individual’s sex on a birth certificate, authored by Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater). If passed,
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Opposes rent-to-own bills
On January 7 and 8, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in opposition to Senate Bill 737 and Assembly Bill 742, which would remove regulation of lease-purchase agreements, commonly called rent-to-own (RTO)
Sen. Jacque: Ban on foreign adversaries owning land in Wisconsin moves to Assembly floor
MADISON… Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) and Rep. William Penterman (Hustisford) to prevent enemy nations from owning Wisconsin land passed the Assembly Committee on Agriculture today on a bipartisan vote of 11-4. As amended, Assembly Bill 30 would prohibit
Jones campaign: Prominent former elected officials endorse Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, former DPI Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor and retired Dane Co. Sheriff David Mahoney – two esteemed retired elected officials from Dane County – announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County
Milwaukee County supervisors: Condemn ICE killing in Minnesota as state-sanctioned violence
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez, Caroline Gómez-Tom, Jack Eckblad, Anne O’Connor, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, and 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones issued the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minnesota earlier this
Milwaukee County supervisors: Condemn ICE killing in Minnesota, encourage peaceful civic engagement
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Sky Z. Capriolo, Caroline Gómez-Tom, Jack Eckblad, Anne O’Connor, Willie Johnson Jr., Justin Bielinski, Sequanna Taylor, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, and 2nd Vice Chair Priscilla E. Coggs Jones issued the following statement today expressing outrage and deep sorrow following the fatal shooting of
WisDems: Fundraising failure: GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany comes up short in January finance report
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting details GOP Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany’s anemic finance report ahead of the January 15 reporting deadline. A top Republican strategist recently stated that Tiffany “needs to be north of $3 million raised” and anything below is viewed as
Brown County Taxpayers Association: Elects Heidel president
The Brown County Taxpayers Association (BCTA) has elected Richard Heidel as the Association’s president. BCTA directors cast a unanimous ballot for Heidel at the group’s November 20, 2025 meeting. Heidel replaces Glen R. Schwalbach, who served as the Association’s president through
Rep. Anderson: Assembly Republicans reject transparency while Wiseye shutdown
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Republicans barred members of the public and legislators from recording committee proceedings, further restricting public access to the legislative process following the recent shutdown of WisconsinEye, the long-standing nonprofit that provided coverage of Wisconsin government. Rep.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Finalists for annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards announced
MADISON – Over 40 Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 37th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The MOTY program, sponsored by Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Fredrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), recognizes the
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Iron County Register of Deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Iron County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brancy Rowe, effective Jan. 23, 2026. The new
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to prevent war in Venezuela, rein in Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after five Senate Republicans joined all Democrats to advance a Baldwin-backed measure to prevent an all-out war in Venezuela and rein in President Trump’s ability to conduct further
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by new dietary guidelines for Americans
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, announced this week by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Sen. Hutton: Bill limiting hidden UW course fees receives Assembly hearing
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation co-authored by Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) to limit add-on fees for online-only courses at Universities of Wisconsin campuses, Assembly Bill 545, received a public hearing today at the State Capitol in the Assembly