State Affairs

Republican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights

No permits needed for concealed carry and a bold constitutional amendment.

Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted

Around 72 people have been exonerated in Wisconsin since 1990.

Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks

Milwaukee brewer entering market as new state and federal regulations loom.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Cannabis Regulation Overhaul

Alcohol's three-tier system could be coming to CBD industry. Industry members are concerned.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Condemns Vape Registry Law, Warns of Harm to Hemp Industry

Rep. Piwowarczyk Sworn in To the Wisconsin State Assembly; Will Fight for Public Safety & a Stronger Economy

Rep-Elect Jim Piwowarczyk Named Vice Chair of Assembly’s Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee

Speaker Vos Announces Assembly Standing Committee Membership

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

Wisconsin Republicans to Hold Hearing on Bill Allowing Guns in Schools One Week after Michigan School Shooting Tragedy

GOP Pushes Stimulus Approach Evers Already Vetoed

11 Republican bills try to dictate how governor allocates federal pandemic aid.

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

Nearly 80 Business Associations and Local Chambers Urge Support of WMC Back to Business Plan

Groups representing thousands of employers and millions of workers call on lawmakers to safely reopen Wisconsin’s economy

Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.

County Executive Candidates

Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.

Jim Sullivan endorses David Crowley for County Executive

DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Committee

Legislation would allow bars across the state to close at 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention.

Six municipal leaders announce endorsement of David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa endorses David Crowley for County Executive

Representative McGuire Appointed to Assembly Committees

"These committee appointments will allow Representative McGuire to be a voice for the issues that make a difference to the people of Kenosha."

National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter to Present State Representative Jonathan Brostoff with Public Service Award

Representative Brostoff has organized against regulatory bills that could threaten social work and other professions.

Rep. Neylon Issues Statement on REINS Act Passing Assembly Committee on State Affairs

Assembly Bill 42 will ensure unelected bureaucrats can no longer impose expensive rules on Wisconsin taxpayers without the necessary oversight from Wisconsin’s elected legislators.

Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on REINS Proposal

AB 42 has potential to open state’s regulatory process to corporate influence

Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session

“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

"I am so very disappointed that Joe chose to play politics..."

Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.