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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.  “The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a classic example of Washington dysfunction. Negotiated by a ‘gang’ with no committee process

MADISON – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would expand background checks, incentivize state red flag laws, fund mental health and school safety programs, and more. State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski applauded this swift

(Berlin, WI) – Luke Dretske, alderman for the City of Berlin Ward 1 and Ward 7 and Green Lake County Supervisor for District 17, endorses former Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin Governor. “Wisconsin has suffered enough under three and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation that will enact the most significant new reforms to take on gun violence since the 1990s. The legislation passed the Senate by a 65-33 vote.   “For

Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR), Students for Democratic Society (SDS), and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) are planning a rally and march for Saturday, June 25, on the corner of 1st and National

MADISON, Wis.—Tonight the U.S. Senate took a historic step to preventing future gun violence in America by passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act by a vote of 65-33. Senator Ron Johnson voted no on the measure, despite a new Marquette Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, secured major wins in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House Armed Services Committee this morning. The NDAA

MADISON — Today, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan gun safety legislation. In response, U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement. “Today’s passage of the bipartisan gun safety bill was a monumental step towards keeping our communities safe

Madison – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement today calling on Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul to take preventive action against possible violence in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s imminent ruling on Dobbs v.

RIVER FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $5 million in grants through the second round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, through the

“School meal waivers gave schools the flexibility to feed kids during the pandemic, allowing them to adjust how food was distributed and keep our children fed. This quick action was vital as COVID-19 spread throughout communities, it ensured that children

[La Crosse, WI] – As Democrats arrive in La Crosse for the Wisconsin Democrats’ 2022 State Convention, they will be greeted by new billboards highlighting their harmful policies that have devastated Wisconsin families. Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin unveiled

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced bicameral legislation to help working families afford their first mortgages. The Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act makes improvements to the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

MADISON – Today, Wednesday, June 22nd, the Wisconsin State Assembly gaveled in and gaveled out of the Special Session called by Governor Evers to protect reproductive healthcare in our state and eliminate Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban from 1849. Representative Robyn Vining

MADISON – During Tuesday’s January 6th Committee Hearing, Senator Lena Taylor (D–Milwaukee), was stunned at the series of text messages sent on behalf of Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to former Vice President Mike Pence’s legislative director.  In response, Taylor

MADISON – Today, President Biden announced that he is calling for a suspension of the federal gas tax. State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski, who was an early leader in calling for this suspension, applauded President Biden for adding

As Americans continue to struggle with soaring prices at the pump, President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax until September in a performative attempt to address the crisis he created. Yet Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday would only

MADISON, Wis. – In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tim Michels refused to say that he would follow the will of the people and certify the results of the 2024 election if he were governor. Michels’ unwillingness to protect Wisconsinites’ right

WASHINGTON – On June 30, school meal programs are set to expire and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has been pushing to pass legislation to extend them. Today, Baldwin announced her support for the Keep Kids Fed Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that