Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump and Republicans insisted on shutting the government down rather than fixing a health care crisis they created. Costs are skyrocketing, rural hospitals are shutting down, and people are losing access to lifesaving coverage — and instead of putting a stop to it, Republicans have

If President Trump and Republicans in Congress continue insisting on ending ACA premium tax credits now, up to 1.5 million more people will become uninsured. Consumers across the country will begin to receive notices of skyrocketing premium increases in early October, and when they window shop ahead of open enrollment,

WATCH: Senator Baldwin talks to Wisconsinites about keeping the government open and Republicans’ looming health care price hikes WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Republicans put Congress on the path to a government shutdown:  “I’ve been fighting to keep the

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report detailed how a government shutdown could jeopardize paychecks for federal workers, of which 18,000 call Wisconsin home. As Democrats are negotiating to prevent 24 million Americans from having their health care costs increase, Republicans, who found the money for massive tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin and a coalition of states secured a court order protecting federal funding for state energy programs intended to help residents and municipalities in Wisconsin save energy and improve resilience. In August, Wisconsin joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit to block a

MADISON, WIS. – Donnybrook Ammo Stevie, the winning Senior Three-Year-Old Cow, is the Grand Champion and Intermediate Champion of the International Junior Guernsey Show at World Dairy Expo. She is the recipient of the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy. Stevie is exhibited by Brittany Taylor and Laylaa Schuler of New

The operation resulted in the arrest of 24 illegal aliens including those charged and convicted of sexually assaulting a child, hit and run, driving under the influence, identity theft, and possession of narcotic equipment  WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the arrest of 24 illegal aliens

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss his Eliminate Shutdowns Act to end the drama and uncertainty of Congress’s budgetary dysfunction. The bill ends government shutdowns by establishing two-week rolling continuing resolutions to fund the government if there is a lapse in appropriations.  “Aren’t you getting sick and tired of these government shutdowns?

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 446/Senate Bill 445 requires that state agencies, including the Universities of Wisconsin, adopt a definition of antisemitism promulgated by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).  While the framers of the IHRA working definition themselves have called it non-binding, the current legislation would make it legally binding. Moreover, the

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement as the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program’s homeless shelters in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls close due to Governor Evers’ refusal to fund the facilities with existing appropriations already at his disposal: “The Legislature appropriated enough funding to support the

Janesville, Wis. – Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) and Representative Andrew Hysell (D–Sun Prairie) will host a roundtable discussion in Janesville to discuss tariffs and the impact of private school funding on property taxes. Rep. Hysell has introduced legislation aimed at improving tariff tax transparency in Wisconsin. The public event will take

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker sat down with WMTV to discuss the 2026 Governor’s race. During the interview, Remiker highlights the TV ad WisDems put out last week that tells voters about GOP candidate Tom Tiffany’s history of supporting tariffs. WMTV:Chairs Of WisDems, WisGOP Talk Strategy For Wisconsin Governor’s Race By: Vanessa Kjeldsen

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the risk of a government shutdown due to House Democrats’ actions: “I am once again calling on Democrats to join Republicans in voting for legislation to ensure the government remains open before tonight’s deadline,”said Congressman Grothman. “I voted for similar bills in the past to

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin and a coalition of states secured a court order protecting federal funding for emergency preparedness and public safety. Last week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by AG Kaul

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated his plan to lower energy bill costs for Wisconsin’s working families, a crucial piece of which will go into effect tomorrow, Oct. 1, 2025. Beginning tomorrow, thanks to the bipartisan, pro-kid budget Gov. Evers enacted this summer, Wisconsin residents will no longer pay sales

Republicans are barrelling the country towards a government shutdown instead of addressing rising health care costs they have created.  And Washington Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are falling in line. Republicans are actively working to rip away ACA tax credits, which would cause over 20 million hardworking Americans to face

MADISON, WI – Today marks the official closure dates of the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls, displacing multiple veterans who are currently struggling with homelessness and addiction and cutting off support for any vets who may struggle in the future. Wisconsin State Senators Dianne

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Today 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training and electing doctors and scientists announced the endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin Governor. As a registered nurse and public health leader, Rodriguez is a Guardian of Public Health candidate. She’s answering the call to serve

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (Sept. 30, 2025) –Today, Froedtert Hospital announced plans to open a specialized Obstetric Emergency Department that will provide round-the-clock emergency care for obstetric and pregnant patients. It will be located in the space formerly occupied by the Children’s Wisconsin Emergency Department and is expected to open in the