WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded answers from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about their lack of adequate oversight in allowing Energizer’s 2018 acquisition of Rayovac to proceed, leading to price hikes for consumers and now risking hundreds of Wisconsin jobs. Since that merger, Energizer has dominated

Madison, WI – Assembly Bill (AB) 28, authored by Senator Howard Marklein, was signed into law today as 2023 Wisconsin Act 4. Act 4 provides protective status to employees in county jails. It was passed with unanimous, bi-partisan support and is supported by the Badger State Sheriff’s Association, the Wisconsin Counties

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to promote local housing development and affordable housing solutions, as well as a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address the unique challenges facing Wisconsin renters. More information regarding the

[PLOVER, Wis.] – Food + Farm Exploration Center Interim Executive Director Kathleen O’Leary today encouraged members of the Joint Finance Committee to add an additional $10 million in funding in the 2023-2025 Capital Budget to move the Exploration Center one step closer to completion and opening in 2023. Wisconsin has

Madison, WI (April 4, 2023) – In the April election, Wisconsin residents in the city of Viroqua in Vernon County voted to amend the U.S. Constitution to clarify that only human beings should have inalienable human rights and money is not the same thing as free speech. The referendum passed with

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation partners are encouraging novice hunters who want to learn about bear hunting in Wisconsin to apply for the Learn to Hunt Bear (LTHB) program. The Learn to Hunt Bear program provides a unique learning opportunity and outdoor experience for novice

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 28, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 4, which will classify county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) similar to state correctional officers and other law enforcement agents. This will help attract and retain local county jailers by

MIDDLETON – Phil Anderson – longtime liberty advocate and torchbearer of restrained government, peace and freedom – will announce his candidacy for United States Senate on April 15th, at the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin state convention. “The goal of my campaign is to unite people who realize that representative democracy

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Friday, April 14th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that more than 5,400 Wisconsin homeowners have so far received assistance from the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners (WHH) program, surpassing $39 million in mortgage, utility, and property tax payments statewide. The federally funded program continues to provide up to $40,000 in financial assistance for homeowners, helping to prevent foreclosure due to pandemic-related

Madison, WI – AFSCME Wisconsin proudly celebrates Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This victory holds the potential to help Wisconsin reclaim its status as a leader in quality public services and forward-thinking, effective government policy. The State of Wisconsin once championed workers’ rights and freedoms, providing secure,

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four senators from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, including Ranking Member Rand Paul (R- Ky.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), sent a letter