Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden cast a deciding vote to slash Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), despite repeatedly promising he’d oppose cutting these programs. Van Orden broke his promise and voted to jeopardize health care and food assistance
MADISON, Wis. — A new op-ed in the Wisconsin Examiner on Thursday highlighted the detrimental impacts Wisconsinites could face after House Republicans, like WI-3 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, passed a budget that could cut nearly $800 billion in funding from Medicaid. In fact, Van
4 out of 5 veterans are worried about cuts impacting care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a new report on how President Donald Trump’s reckless cuts to staff and services are hurting our veterans. “When Americans serve and
Washington, D.C. – Early this morning, House Republicans voted to pass their budget bill despite widespread opposition from the American people. This bill will rip health care away from millions of American seniors, children, middle- and low-income families, people with
MILWAUKEE – Today I and Co-Sponors Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Kathleen Vincent, Shawn Rolland, Anne O’Connor, Felisia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Justin Bielinski, Priscila Coggs-Jones, Sequanna Taylor (5), Sky Z. Capriolo, Willie Johnson, Jr. and Steven Shea passed a resolution
Whether you’re hitting the water or taking out the ATV/UTV for a spin, be sure to make safety part of your Memorial Day Weekend plans. Wearing a life jacket on the water and a Department of Transportation-approved helmet on the
Quotes of the Week This reconciliation bill is a promise kept to the American people: more money in your pocket, secure borders, lower energy costs, no tax on tips or overtime, and roots out fraud.- U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua,
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the 2026 state Supreme Court race, the response from university leaders to potential federal student aid cuts, last weekend’s GOP state convention and more.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Susan Crawford’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jones will complete
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin’s Beach List to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR’s beach program contacts residents, local beach managers and public
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation deadlocked in committee that would give utilities doing business in Wisconsin the right of first refusal for transmission line projects as utilities and transmission line companies lobby in support. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Major changes could be coming to BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid. Here’s what to know… [House 215-214 passed ‘big, beautiful bill’] on May 22 that would slash hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid, part of broader spending reductions to
UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Sunday, May 25, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has published updated workforce profiles for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Each profile provides county-level information, analysis, and data through 2024 to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and workforce partners make decisions
SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Saturday, May 24, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice
KING, Wis. —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on our roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs in shallow, buried nests from late May
By supporting clean energy solutions, energy efficiency measures, and creative management of our grid, we can reliably support the around-the-clock energy needs of data centers and the needs of everyday Wisconsinites.
Developers need more certainty if housing market to rebound for middle earners.
Historic cuts jeopardize our health and wellbeing.
Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden cast a deciding vote to slash Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), despite repeatedly promising he’d oppose cutting these programs. Van Orden broke his promise and voted to jeopardize health care and food assistance for tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, all so he could
MADISON, Wis. — A new op-ed in the Wisconsin Examiner on Thursday highlighted the detrimental impacts Wisconsinites could face after House Republicans, like WI-3 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, passed a budget that could cut nearly $800 billion in funding from Medicaid. In fact, Van Orden cast the deciding vote to strip health care coverage
4 out of 5 veterans are worried about cuts impacting care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a new report on how President Donald Trump’s reckless cuts to staff and services are hurting our veterans. “When Americans serve and sacrifice for our freedom, it’s our duty to have their
Washington, D.C. – Early this morning, House Republicans voted to pass their budget bill despite widespread opposition from the American people. This bill will rip health care away from millions of American seniors, children, middle- and low-income families, people with disabilities, people fighting cancer, and so many more. Not only
MILWAUKEE – Today I and Co-Sponors Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Kathleen Vincent, Shawn Rolland, Anne O’Connor, Felisia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Justin Bielinski, Priscila Coggs-Jones, Sequanna Taylor (5), Sky Z. Capriolo, Willie Johnson, Jr. and Steven Shea passed a resolution in support of a groundbreaking partnership between Milwaukee County and
Whether you’re hitting the water or taking out the ATV/UTV for a spin, be sure to make safety part of your Memorial Day Weekend plans. Wearing a life jacket on the water and a Department of Transportation-approved helmet on the ATV/UTV trails (and a seatbelt if you’re in a UTV)
Quotes of the Week This reconciliation bill is a promise kept to the American people: more money in your pocket, secure borders, lower energy costs, no tax on tips or overtime, and roots out fraud.- U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, on the reconciliation bill the U.S. House passed early Thursday
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the 2026 state Supreme Court race, the response from university leaders to potential federal student aid cuts, last weekend’s GOP state convention and more.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Susan Crawford’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jones will complete a term ending July 31, 2026. “Ben Jones will be
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin’s Beach List to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR’s beach program contacts residents, local beach managers and public health departments along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes coasts to determine any
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation deadlocked in committee that would give utilities doing business in Wisconsin the right of first refusal for transmission line projects as utilities and transmission line companies lobby in support. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Major changes could be coming to BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid. Here’s what to know… [House 215-214 passed ‘big, beautiful bill’] on May 22 that would slash hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid, part of broader spending reductions to help pay for President Donald Trump’s priorities on tax cuts
UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Sunday, May 25, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has published updated workforce profiles for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Each profile provides county-level information, analysis, and data through 2024 to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and workforce partners make decisions related to the labor market economy. “Improving economic success and
SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Saturday, May 24, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans.
KING, Wis. —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on our roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs in shallow, buried nests from late May through June, where they are often seen along roads and
By supporting clean energy solutions, energy efficiency measures, and creative management of our grid, we can reliably support the around-the-clock energy needs of data centers and the needs of everyday Wisconsinites.
Developers need more certainty if housing market to rebound for middle earners.
Historic cuts jeopardize our health and wellbeing.