U.S. Rep. Wied: DUMP Red Tape Act passes House with bipartisan support
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Tony Wied’s legislation, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they often lack the time and resources
Gov. Evers: Appoints John W. Miller to serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond the public
ACLU of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging sheriffs’ practice of honoring ICE detainers in county jails
MADISON—The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a case filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, which seeks to determine whether the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring
A Better Wisconsin Together: Does Tom Tiffany agree with Donald Trump that ‘affordability is a con job’?
MADISON, Wis. — After a year of failure to bring down costs for hard working people, Donald Trump yesterday declared, “The word ‘affordability’ is a con job…”, and the question today for U.S. Representative and Wisconsin gubernatorial wannabe Tom Tiffany is: Do
Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin selected for 2025 Bond Buyer of Deal of Year Innovative Financing Award
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin’s Capital Finance Office was recognized with the 2025 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year award for Innovative Financing. The Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards recognize innovation and
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces bill to give state and local governments final say over refugee resettlement
The CARE Act would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in any state or local jurisdictions that act to formally disapprove the resettlement WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Tony Wied (WI-08), Andy
UW-Green Bay: Breaking the silence: UW-Green Bay’s new course tackles men’s mental health during holiday stress
As millions of men struggle silently, “What We Carry” offers tools for healing, connection and emotional resilience this holiday season GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Christmas approaches, many people brace for the joy and stress that the holiday season brings. For men,
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces partners with business awards
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with inControl Wisconsin, congratulates AchieveAbilities LLC for receiving one of six awards to disability service providers to improve business engagement strategies and to reduce Medicaid-funded job coaching
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Preliminary hearing on proposed rules for Voting Equipment/Ballot Security, Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to Voting Equipment and Ballot Security, and the Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies. The hearing is scheduled
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Launches “The Rural View” podcast
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pulling back the curtain for a glimpse of rural Wisconsin with its new podcast, The Rural View. Hosted by Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame member Bob Meyer and WFBF’s Executive Director of Public Relations
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: State Senator Brad Pfaff writes an op-ed discussing Wisconsin’s affordability crisis
Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax
Sen. Hutton: Bill allowing cameras on school bus stop-arms receives Assembly hearing
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep.
Rep. Goeben: Calls for honesty and responsibility
Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared
WisDems: Chair statement on Democratic over-performance in Tennessee special election
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as
HB Strategies: Welcomes Thomas Harris as Principal with Wisconsin lobbying team
Accomplished government affairs strategist brings extensive experience across municipal, state, and federal levels HB Strategies, one of the nation’s largest bipartisan advocacy firms, today announced that Thomas Harris has joined the firm as a Principal with its Wisconsin lobbying team. Harris brings a