Governor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #278 declaring a state of emergency and a period of abnormal economic disruption in the state

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding two lawsuits affecting Wisconsin FoodShare, also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), fighting against the Trump Administration’s decision not to use available federal funding to extend food assistance into November, forcing nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare to

MADISON, WIS.—Teachers will now be able to get the full attention of their students. On Friday, Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), which bans cellphones in classrooms. Formerly known as Assembly Bill 2, 2025

More on Maria Lazar’s bizarre connections and a digital Tom Tiffany tantrum MADISON, Wis. — Reporting this week from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted that Maria Lazar and Tom Tiffany attended a fundraising event with election-denier Michael Flynn. Flynn, who was Trump’s first national security advisor before he pleaded guilty to lying to the

Federal Judge Issues Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued an order stating that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use its Supplemental

MADISON, WI – Today Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 159 and Assembly Bill 65 into law. Senate Bill 159 allows law enforcement agencies to equip their vehicles with visibility lights, while Assembly Bill 65 increases the penalties for entering a residence with the intent to commit battery. Following this, Representative Brent

November 1 marks the start date for ACA Open Enrollment For six straight weeks, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have refused to address the health care crisis they created.  As millions of Americans begin shopping for health care tomorrow during the start of open enrollment, Wisconsinites will log on and see

VIROQUA, WI — This afternoon, Representative Tara Johnson (D – Town of Shelby) held an emergency food drive and press conference at Living Faith Food Pantry in Viroqua. She was joined by Becki Rider (Food Pantry Manager of Living Faith Food Pantry), Julie Fraser (Communications Youth & Family Director for

Milwaukee County, WI — November 1, enrollment in the Affordable Care Act opens and Constituents in the 1st Congressional District are going to find their healthcare costs increasing making coverage unaffordable. It is estimated that there are 250,000 people in Milwaukee County alone who use the program. Without insurance, many

MADISON, WI… A new law, authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Brent Jacobson (Mosinee), grants greater protections to potential victims of domestic abuse and gang violence. The bi-partisan measure passed both legislative chambers unanimously on a voice vote earlier this year, and was signed by Governor Tony

A new state law approved earlier this month by the Wisconsin Senate & Assembly – AB 078 / SB 65 (now Act 46) – allowing an ordinance to move forward that allows Milwaukee Police to impound a vehicle used in any reckless driving offenses whether or not the driver is

(Oneida Reservation) – The Oneida Nation is excited to share two upcoming sporting events to kickstart and support the next steps in strengthening and renewing the relationship between the Oneida Nation and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay (UWGB). Over the past year, Nation and UWGB officials have been collaborating on

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Wisconsinites start shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace tomorrow, November 1st, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on Republicans to work with Democrats to reopen the government and stop 275,000 Wisconsinites from seeing their premiums double on average next year. Tomorrow, Wisconsinites

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 19 bills in addition to 2025 Wisconsin Act 42 as announced earlier today. The bills signed by the governor today include providing safeguards for 911 call centers and dispatchers when transferring a call to the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, creating

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, open enrollment begins, and millions of families across the nation will begin signing up for coverage. Because Donald Trump and Republicans stripped tax credits from over 24 million Americans to fund tax breaks for their billionaire friends, hard-working people will log onto the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bipartisan bill aimed at creating a statewide ban on cellphone use in the classroom. Gov. Evers released the following statement: “It has always been my belief that decisions like this should be made at the local level by local school districts and that we should trust local school boards to work with students, parents

MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, November 1st, Wisconsinites face a stark reality. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance coverage begins and premiums will rise an average of 30%, but with some reaching as high as 800%. This means that the roughly 300,000 Wisconsinites who receive an ACA subsidy will go without medical coverage or

Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government shutdown continues, putting critical nutrition assistance at risk for more than 33,000 people in the Fox Valley and 700,000 residents across Wisconsin.* The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

MILWAUKEE – Today at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and local leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness around the negative impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown – now the second longest in U.S.