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 wide range of issues, from discrimination based on immigration status

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 the following statement in reaction to the news: “As a

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 million public dollars on the line, I know we could

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 Gaz. Click here to watch the full interview, and find

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 we graduated, he was recognized as ‘Most Likely to Succeed.’

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 a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.   “Carol

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 and received a citation for the award. Representative Considine issued

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 to work for Wisconsinites amid his party’s infighting. As the

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, with Honorary Co-Chairs U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Marilyn

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 deeply for the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives and

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 team. To do so now, with seven years remaining on

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 version of the Governor’s proposal. This bill, as passed, includes

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 the Assembly floor session.  “Rory has all the qualities that

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 colleagues rejected it — we had an opportunity to keep

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 for the UW System, in a variety of roles that

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 a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state.

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. Department of Energy has awarded $4 million to fund a

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 by Senate Republicans today are bills that would ban life-saving

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 465 (“AB 465”), a bill authored by Senator Stroebel and Representative Allen to prohibit gender transition medical interventions for individuals under 18 years of age, with certain limited exceptions. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement:  “I introduced AB 465

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the action taken by the Senate earlier today to address the availability and affordability of child care, combat challenges facing the workforce and provide tax relief for the working class:  “Wisconsinites are facing significant