Senate approves two constitutional amendments, sending them to voters
The state Senate today signed off on sending two constitutional amendments to voters this November that would bar closing houses of worship during an emergency and prohibit preferential treatment based on race, sex or other factors.
Capitol Chats: U.S. Rep. Moore says Minnesota residents ‘want the place de-ICE’d’
On this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, talks about her takeaways from a hearing on the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, the Democratic effort to impeach Kristi Noem and Democrats’ odds in the midterm elections.
MacIver Institute: Study: Wisconsin economy lags rest of nation
MADISON — After years of keeping pace with or outperforming the national economy, a new study from the MacIver Institute and the Center of the American Experiment Wisconsin has fallen to the bottom of the barrel over the last decade. The
Opportunity Wisconsin: Wraps up winter coat drive, collecting nearly 100 coats for local nonprofits
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin and local businesses across the state wrapped up their “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive,” collecting nearly 100 coats for Wisconsin families struggling with rising costs thanks to tariffs, increasing healthcare premiums,
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on passage of anti-discrimination constitutional amendment
“This proposed Constitutional Amendment says government cannot discriminate. It says government cannot favor one group over another. Today, most Democrats voted in favor of discrimination and racial favoritism. “This should not be controversial. There are only two reasons to vote
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL-backed Equality Amendment on November 2026 ballot
The News: The “Equality Amendment,” otherwise known as Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102) will be on the November 2026 ballot after the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor today. The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the amendment last week. This is
Sen. Wimberger: PFAS legislation receives Assembly committee hearing
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across
Brown County United Way: Robyn Davis, J.D., honored with Hometown Hero award
Madison, Wis. — Robyn Davis, J.D., president and CEO of Brown County United Way, was honored with the Hometown Hero award on Jan. 20 in Madison, in front of the full Assembly, an honor bestowed by the Wisconsin State Assembly
Martin campaign: Milwaukee Police Association endorses Will Martin for lieutenant governor
[Racine, Wis.] — Today, Will Martin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. Representing 1,200 officers, the Milwaukee Police Association is Wisconsin’s largest local law enforcement union. The Milwaukee Police Association interviewed candidates and ultimately
WRTP | BIG STEP: U.S. Department of Labor awards grant to WRTP | BIG STEP to train women for in-demand CDL jobs
MILWAUKEE, WI (January 21, 2026) – The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program (WRTP | BIG STEP) has been awarded a Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant from the U.S. Department of
Wisconsin Family Action: Religious freedom constitutional amendment on the ballot
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin state Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 10 which would expressly prohibit state and local governments from forcing churches to close during a state of emergency. The Assembly also passed AJR 10 in bipartisan fashion last
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Legislature introduces bills supporting special education funding: a win-win for students, families, school districts
Two bills (SB 852/AB859) introduced last week would provide sum sufficient funding to ensure schools are provided the special education funding they were already promised in the current state budget. If the legislation passes, schools would be guaranteed to received
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces bill to make it easier to access lifesaving PrEP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the PrEP Access Act, a bill that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive screening of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services at their pharmacy. Currently,
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Announces livestreaming of February oral arguments
Madison, Wisconsin (January 21, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court is committed to maintaining public access to its proceedings. To support transparency, the Court will provide a livestream of oral arguments scheduled for February 10 and February 11 on the
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: Great Lakes Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Summit returns to Wisconsin Feb. 25-26
Plant Medicine at the Crossroads – ICIA’s fourth annual regional summit brings together Native and non-native industry leaders to discuss state-wide cannabis policy and reform WISCONSIN, Jan. 21, 2026 — On Feb. 25-26, the 4th annual Great Lakes Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp