U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in requesting conference meeting on the broken budget process
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in sending a letter to Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a
Anderson campaign: Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Phil Anderson embraces Bitcoin donations and cryptocurrency advocacy
Madison, WI – March 20, 2024 – Phil Anderson, candidate for the United States Senate from Wisconsin, has announced today that his campaign will now accept Bitcoin donations. Anderson’s decision underscores his commitment to innovation and financial freedom, as well
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans would help Donald Trump “terminate” the Affordable Care Act
MADISON, Wis. — In the 14 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Wisconsin Republicans haven’t let up their attempts to repeal the landmark legislation, leaving Wisconsinites to face higher costs and potentially lose coverage without ACA protections. Here’s a reminder of how
Rep. Stubbs: Introduces local control firearm legislation
MADISON, WI – After introducing LRB-0111/1—Relating to: eliminating the preemption on local government regulation of firearms, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Unmitigated gun violence continues to claim lives in every community across our state of Wisconsin, be
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Celebrates EV bill signage, overall legislative progress
MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) celebrates Governor Evers’ signing of SB 791 and 792, which enable the build-out of Wisconsin’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the state. The Coalition applauds Governor Evers and the Wisconsin
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin adds jobs, statewide unemployment rate dips to 3.0%
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job totals for February 2024, which showed year over year gains in the labor force, employment, and jobs. The data also
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: EdVest expansion becomes law
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 793 into law. This bill will expand and improve 529 education savings accounts. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), the senate lead author of the bill, released the following statement. “I
WisGOP: 100 days of stonewalling: Evers ignores open records request for secret Spahn account
MADISON, Wis. – 100 days have passed since the Republican Party of Wisconsin submitted an Open Records request for all correspondence from Governor Evers’ secret warren.spahn@wisconsin.gov account. In that time, not a single email has been made available by the Governor’s office. For
Biden-Harris campaign: Wisconsin leaders launch Latinos con Biden-Harris; endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
As part of the launch of Latinos con Biden-Harris – a national organizing program to engage and mobilize Latino voters, communities, and leaders across the country – Latino leaders in Milwaukee highlighted how President Biden is committed to delivering on
Kurtz campaign: Announces campaign for re-election
Wonewoc, WI- Today, State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) announced he will be seeking re-election to the new 41st Assembly District. “I’m honored to have served the constituents of the 50th Assembly District for the last six years. Though the district
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Madison man sentenced to 54 months for illegally possessing a firearm while on federal supervision
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ramogi Carr, 22, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 54 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon and while under
Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Governor signs Act 123 requiring disclaimers for AI use in political advertisement
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed 2023 Act 123, which requires disclosures on political advertisements using content generated by artificial intelligence, which was introduced by Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit). Act 123 regulates synthetic media within political
Rep. Macco: Financial protections for seniors signed into law
MADISON, Wisc. – Today Governor Evers signed into law a bill expanding financial protections for older Wisconsinites. This new law will allow banks and other financial institutions to contact a trusted advisor or family member if they suspect financial exploitation. Representative
Rep. Goeben: Whistleblower protections for election officials signed into law
Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) reports that Governor Evers signed her Election Worker Protection legislation into law, as an added amendment to Senate Bill 822. Goeben remarked, “Whistleblower protection plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of
Dept. of Public Instruction: Certified student data now available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published updated student data that is now available on its WISEdash Public Portal. The information published today includes 2023-24 certified enrollment data for public and private schools and certified data on public
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden and Donald Trump poised to unveil nationwide abortion ban
By gleefully endorsing Donald Trump and serving as one of his caucus chairs, Derrick Van Orden is joining the former president’s effort to ban abortion nationwide and disregarding the decades-long standard of Roe v. Wade. Trump previewed his plan to ban abortion
DCCC: Bryan Steil and Donald Trump poised to unveil nationwide abortion ban
Donald Trump previewed his plan to ban abortion nationwide in a radio interview on Tuesday, and Bryan Steil will no doubt join the president’s dangerous efforts. Steil called the Dobbs decision a “great victory” and voted twice to allow states to ban abortion completely by voting against the Women’s
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Braun: Lead bipartisan bill to ease barriers to farmland ownership for next generation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced new legislation to break down barriers to farming and agricultural land ownership and help more Americans pursue careers in farming. The bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024 would for
Oneida Comprehensive Health Division, UW-Madison: Partner for groundbreaking stroke study
(Oneida Nation/Madison, WI) Oneida Nation’s Comprehensive Health Division and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Stroke Team are partnering on a groundbreaking year-long study to identify the risk factors for stroke in the Native American population. “Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep Wildlife Wild: Know what to do if you encounter baby wild animals this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As warmer spring weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before finding a baby wild animal can