WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) led their Senate colleagues in unanimously approving a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl. The resolution highlights Senator Kohl’s business success; passion for the Milwaukee Bucks; generous philanthropy; legislative track record

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress in a House Judiciary Committee Markup this week. The resolution recommends the House of Representatives find Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a lawful subpoena. “House Committee investigations have uncovered

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) is proud to announce that two of his bills, the Responsible Borrowing Act and the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, have been incorporated into the College Cost Reduction Act, a substantial piece of legislation that provides a comprehensive solution that will lower college costs for

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) public hearing on UW System capital project funding. “We are very pleased to co-author the bill that follows through on the legislature’s commitment to

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a hearing on SB691, a bill that would restore democracy by enfranchising Wisconsinites, protect property rights, and take another step toward addressing the state’s workforce housing issues.   It is not well understood that thousands of town citizens are regulated by

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Feb. 2, 2024. Chairperson Valcq was appointed by Gov. Evers in 2019 and has served in the Evers Administration since then, nearly all

BALDWIN, Wis. — Farmers in western Wisconsin continue their collaborative efforts in building more sustainable farms. The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 14, highlighting the significant strides made by its member farmers in developing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices. The meeting opened with a review

Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today announced the paying down of General Fund Annual Appropriation Bonds tied to tobacco settlement revenues.  2023 Wisconsin Act 19 included $400 million to pay down these existing bonds.  By leveraging the current interest rate environment, the Department of Administration (DOA) was able to retire $415

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MADISON – Today the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and Local 314 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “We appreciate Senator Melissa Agard’s strong pro-labor leadership and her deep understanding of the issues that matter most to Union Carpenters,” said Andrew

Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) received the 2023 Legislative Champion Award from the Wisconsin School Bus Safety Assocation at their Annual Legislative Day. Rep. Penterman was acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to the safety and well-being of Wisconsin’s students. Rep. Penterman’s unwavering dedication to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners to watch for woodpecker damage to their ash trees this winter. If damage is found, property owners should make plans to take action in the spring. Woodpecker damage, often called “flecking,” happens when birds peck away some of a

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch the Green Bay Packers play — no matter where they live across the state. The bill, called the Go Pack Go Act, would achieve this by requiring cable, satellite, and other video providers to grant their Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Staff Mobile Office Hours in three locations on Wednesday, January 17th.  Staff members from the Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald will be available to meet with constituents from Wisconsin’s 5th District who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency.

MILWAUKEE  – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Forward Madison FC, the spirited soccer team based in Madison, as its newest Platinum Partner. This new partnership marks another significant step forward in promoting diversity, inclusion, and collaboration between the business community and the sports industry. “We are thrilled

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 announced the hiring of the following key staffers who that will serve as the leadership team overseeing battleground states operations:  Dan Kanninen, Battleground States Director Lauren Brainerd, Deputy Battleground States Director Josh Marcus-Blank, States Communications Director  This team will be responsible for managing Team Biden-Harris 2024’s … Please log

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, joined Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III demanding an immediate response to the formal inquiry launched by Chairman Mike