Rep. Snodgrass: Introduces bills strengthening financial fairness, tenant protections
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Senator Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) introduced two bills that would expand financial opportunity and strengthen tenant protections for renters across Wisconsin. The two bills aim to promote credit score growth and create a
Clean Wisconsin, Earthjustice, Midwest Environmental Advocates: Judge upholds Wisconsin DNR’s permit for Line 5 oil pipeline
Madison, WI – An administrative law judge today upheld a key permit granted last year by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Canadian company Enbridge to build 41 miles of new oil pipeline through the watershed of the Bad River Band of
Sen. Wall, Rep. Spaude: Respond to allegations of fund misuse at Newcap
Senator Jamie Wall and Representative Ryan Spaude released the following statement about the alleged mismanagement of taxpayer dollars at Newcap, headquartered in their districts in Green Bay: “I was deeply concerned to learn of the serious and credible allegations of
Americans for Contraception: UW-Eau Claire students, Sen. Jeff Smith delivered Valentine’s Day message to Rep. Van Orden today: “Pass the Right to Contraception Act”
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Today, students at the University of Eau-Claire, along with State Sen. Jeff Smith, Americans for Contraception and The Wisco Project, gathered signatures on a giant postcard addressed to Congressman Derrick Van Orden, urging him to support the Right
WisDems: Tom Tiffany wants Democrats to talk about the economy. Let’s talk about it
MADISON, Wis. — In an interview this week, Tom Tiffany said Democrats want to talk about the Epstein files instead of talking about an economy that he claims is thriving. Let’s look at the facts: Tom Tiffany is making this affordability crisis worse
Rep. Tusler: Assembly passes Ron’s “Red Tape Reset” bill to rein in bureaucracy
Madison, WI – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Assembly passed Assembly Bill 275 to challenge the constitutional validity of administrative rules, and, when such rules are deemed invalid by a court, to require reimbursement
Rep. Anderson: Introduces legislation to audit health insurance practices
MADISON, Wis – Representative Clinton Anderson today put forth legislation that would assess health insurers’ claim denial practices, improving accountability and transparency. Insurance claim denial rates continue to rise, and these denials are often justified with vague, obscure reasoning, leaving
Rep. Clancy: Announces tenant protections including right to counsel during evictions
Madison, WI – Today, Rep Ryan Clancy (D-19) released his 2025-26 Tenant Protection Package, bills written to provide new, critical protections for Wisconsin renters in an increasingly unstable economy. Several of the bills provide new powerful protections for people facing
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to guarantee paid sick leave to American workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she joined her colleagues in introducing the Healthy Families Act, legislation that would guarantee all American workers paid sick leave. The bill would ensure that every American worker has up to seven paid
Sen. Keyeski: Applauds Baraboo High School student Jasmine Szweda’s completion of 2026 Senate Scholar Program
MADISON – This week, Jasmine Szweda of Baraboo High School participated in the 2026 Senate Scholar Program at the State Capitol. Jasmine was selected to represent the 14th Senate District for the program and was sponsored by State Senator Sarah
Rep. Piwowarczyk: State Assembly passes Representative Piwowarczyk’s bills
MADISON, WI- The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed several of Representative Jim Piwowarczyk’s bills: “I’m proud to see my bills pass the Assembly today because they’re focused on strengthening trust in our institutions and making government more accountable to the
Rep. Rodriguez: Bill expanding utility aid passes state Assembly
MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) passed the State Assembly. “Wisconsin has a long commitment in sharing revenue with municipalities. Some of this shared revenue is in the form of payments
Climate Power: ICYMI: Trump Administration once again turns its back on Wisconsin, denying disaster relief after historic floods
FEMA has now denied Wisconsin’s request for disaster relief funds twice Milwaukee, WI— Earlier this week, FEMA once again denied Wisconsin’s request for federal disaster relief funding, marking the second time the Trump Administration has refused to help the state recover from
Zamarripa campaign: Calls for full investigation into Uihlein labor abuses exposed in Pleasant Prairie
MILWAUKEE — JoCasta Zamarripa, Milwaukee Alderperson and candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, issued the following statement in response to shocking new reporting from the Guardian revealing alleged exploitation of Mexican workers at Uline facilities in Pleasant Prairie: “The billionaire
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sturgeon spearers reminded to be careful on frozen waterbodies
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all outdoor recreators to be careful whenever venturing onto frozen waterbodies and remember that no ice is ever 100% safe ahead of the Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season, opening Feb. 14.
Rep. Moses: Oh SNAP! Bill to prohibit purchase of soda and candy on Foodshare receives hearing in Senate
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) gave testimony in the Wisconsin State Senate on Senate Bill 154, a bill to ban the purchase of soda and candy when using SNAP benefits. 18 other states have already signed similar versions of this bill
UW-Eau Claire: To host 42nd Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students Feb.21
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 42nd AnnualMathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 21.This year, 31 teams will take part in the competition, representing the following highschools: Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Cochrane-Fountain City, Eau
La Follette School of Public Affairs: Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels to speak at UW-Madison Monday, Feb. 16
MADISON – The La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting Mitch Daniels, former governor of Indiana and president emeritus of Purdue University, on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. for a public presentation exploring the state of politics and policymaking, potential
Rep. Neubauer: Assembly Republicans block Democratic amendments from receiving a vote
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us
Rep. Udell: Condemns Republicans’ premature end of session
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded