WisDems: Chair statement on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is kicking off their convention in chaos — only a week removed from
Sapik campaign: Endorsed by Ashland Police Chief Hagstrom
Retired Police Chief Hagstrom on Sapik, “No one will work harder” [Lake Nebagamon, WI…] The Sapik for Senate campaign today announced the endorsement of Bill Hagstrom, former Police Chief of the City of Ashland. Chief Hagstrom served as Chief of
GOP county chairs question NDA requirement for convention meeting
Some GOP county party chairs are refusing to sign a confidentiality agreement to participate in a closed-door meeting at this weekend’s state convention.
Neubauer: $1.8 billion surplus package would’ve forced cuts down the road
Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer says she opposed Gov. Tony Evers’ $1.8 billion deal with GOP leaders because it would have put the state in an untenable financial position and could have forced funding cuts down the road.
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Committee unanimously passes resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning unanimously recommended adoption of a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland,
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Dane County. The board passed 2026 RES-019 to raise awareness about elder abuse as
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Recognizes Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized May 2026 as Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. The board passed 2026 RES-014 to mark this observance and celebrate the
Milwaukee Public Schools: Wisconsin’s five largest school districts urge lawmakers to return to table on special education funding
Wisconsin’s special education funding system is broken – and the compromise proposed by Governor Evers and Republican leadership represented meaningful progress. We urge the Governor and the Legislature to return to the table to address the continued underfunding of special
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail policies by subjecting bail bonds to insurance fraud laws, passed the House of Representatives today. Specifically, the bill defines bail bonds as
Rep. DeSanto: On voting against the surplus deal
MADISON, Wis – On May 13th, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly voted on a deal announced by retiring leaders Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to use roughly $1.8 billion of the state surplus
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden and Steil vote to continue costly war in Iran, while gas prices continue to skyrocket
After cutting health care and food assistance for working families, Wisconsin Republicans back a billion-dollar-a-day war that is driving up costs at home MADISON, Wis. — Today, Rep. Bryan Steil and Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted in favor of a resolution to
Rep. Kitchens: Statement on failure of bipartisan tax relief plan
Madison – Taxpayers will lose out on nearly $2 billion in tax relief and education funding after the State Senate killed a bipartisan plan late Wednesday night. The tax relief and school funding plan had strong bipartisan support in the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces resolution to recognize survivors of scams and prevent future scams
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Josh Harder (CA-09), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), and Gabe Amo (RI-01) this week introduced a resolution to designate May 14th as National Scam Survivor Day. “Each year, scammers
Rep. Sheehan: Comments on bipartisan surplus package compromise
MADISON – On May 13th, both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature voted on a $1.8 billion deal to fund public education, decrease property taxes, and eliminate taxes on overtime and tips. This deal was a bipartisan compromise spearheaded by
Milwaukee Public Schools: Lead-screening clinics open to community children in May and June
Free Clinics Will Be at MacDowell on May 19, Riley on June 2 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold lead-screening clinics for its students and for children in the community at MacDowell Montessori School on May 19 and at Riley Dual