Sen. Wimberger: Literacy reform funding released after Governor Evers’ illegal delay
Governor’s Illegal Veto Tied Up Funding in Court for More Than a Year MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted late Friday evening to release funding
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Statement on Joint Committee on Finance vote on Department of Public Instruction budget
Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, lisah@drwi.org, 608-308-2639 A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on Friday’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Justice budget: “The Joint Committee on Finance’s decision to include only
City of Milwaukee: Statement on the passing of Officer Kendall Corder
From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance excluded from Joint Finance Committee’s Budget recommendation
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is deeply disappointed following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) late night decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program from consideration in the 2025-2027 biennial Wisconsin state budget. “The removal
Dept. of Transportation: Vote for Wisconsin State Patrol in best-looking cruiser contest
The polls are open in the race for America’s best-looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. Wisconsin’s photo this year features a State Patrol cruiser parked in front of
WisDems: DNC, DCCC, DSCC, DGA, and ASDC announce coordinated “Organizing Summer” program to build momentum ahead of 2025 elections, 2026 midterms
New “Organizing Summer” program will launch in key gubernatorial, House, and Senate battlegrounds and other localities across the country with organizing efforts, voter registration, and voter engagement in non-traditional spaces Today, on the heels of town hall spring, the DNC,
WisDems: Called out by his own party: WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden continues to peddle the lie that claims there will be no cuts to Medicaid, NC GOP Senator Thom Tillis just spoke the truth
The GOP congressman pushed the lie that Medicaid will be unaffected by the bill. MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced that he would not be supporting Trump’s Big Ugly Bill due to federal medicaid cuts that would affect
Wisconsin Partnership for Children and Youth: State leaders sound the alarm on threats to afterschool funding
Demand for Programs in Wisconsin Is at an All-Time High PITTSVILLE, WISCONSIN — (June 25, 2025) — At a time when demand for afterschool programs is higher than ever in Wisconsin, state leaders, educators, and community advocates gathered on Tuesday for
Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Announce release of 2025 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access annual report
More than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), announced
Reps. Kirsch, Ortiz-Velez: Joint statement on death of Officer Kendall Corder
MILWAUKEE, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–8th Assembly District) and State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues a heartfelt statement today following the tragic ambush shooting of two Milwaukee Police Department officers on Thursday, June 26, near N.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin protects its military consumers from identity theft and fraud
MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces sharp-tailed grouse hunting season for fall 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025. An application period will run
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Blasts Republicans’ disastrous budget bill that slashes Medicaid & SNAP, rigs tax code for the wealthy
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy
Dept. of Transportation: Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on end of watch for Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder
“My heart breaks for the Corder family, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Police Department. Mary Jo and I ask everyone to pray for Kendall Corder, surviving officer Christopher McCray, their families and all of those protecting us at this devastating time.
NFIB Wisconsin: Praises investment in tourism
Legislature provides millions in new funding for state tourism. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to recent action by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on the state budget bill:
Sen. Testin, Rep. Kurtz: Statement on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship reauthorization in 2025-2027 state budget
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Joint Finance Committee’s executive session scheduled for this morning, Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds Joint Finance Committee action to boost Wisconsin dairy businesses
MADISON,WI – Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s role as a national leader in agricultural exports and dairy innovation, amid myriad pressures. “As dairy processors meet the challenges
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Reacts to SCOTUS parental rights ruling
New ruling presents opportunities for more parental rights litigation against school districts The News: WILL released a statement praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) 6–3 ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor—a landmark parental rights case that confirms parents’ ability to challenge school curricula