Green Bay, WI — Following reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio and WLUK-TV FOX 11, the shutdown of NEWCAP Inc. after financial mismanagement has put nearly 100 Green Bay-area families at risk of losing critical housing support. NEWCAP, a longtime provider of federally funded housing assistance, is closing after issues tied to

Groups urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to block right-wing group’s attempt to access confidential court records MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed an amicus brief today in the Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, urging the court to block an

$80,000 in funding available through rehabilitation program Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced his department will be opening applications for the Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation & Recycling (MHRR) Program grants on Monday, March 30. “We’re excited the budget signed by Gov. Evers last year included continuation of this grant program,

When most people think of retirement, they’re not picturing moving vans and tearful goodbyes. They want stay in the home they’ve built and with the people they love. Hi, I’m State Senator Julian Bradley, and Republicans are working to help make that a reality for Wisconsin seniors. This session, legislative

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families and small businesses. The legislation would restore and expand access

WISCONSIN – New polling released by Marquette University Law School this week shows a strange dichotomy among Wisconsin voters regarding the way election officials adjudicate our elections. The topline: 79% trust local and state election officials to manage our elections over federal election officials despite many feeling that irregularities are more common

Project nearing completion, poised to boost economic growth and cargo operations in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley visited Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to tour construction progress of its new air cargo facility, one of the Airport’s most significant development projects in decades. Located within the MKE Regional

The proposed rule would kick up to two million Americans off their health insurance, raise out-of-pocket costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 14 of their colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration reverse course on its harmful proposed rule

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today is uplifting and applauding the efforts of local hospitality partners and the United Way of Dane County who are stepping up to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Dane County Regional Airport impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Across the

The report finds that over one million family caregivers of Wisconsin adults contribute 560 million hours of care each year MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s one million-plus family caregivers now provide $11.1 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it

ICE tactics spur growth MADISON—The rapidly growing Silver Badgers, founded in spring 2025 by a group of West Madison senior citizens, expect 1,000 cheering rally supporters to join them March 28 at 2 p.m. for No Kings Day 3 at Tree Lane and Gammon Road. Silver Badgers welcome people of

The president has approved just 23 percent of blue state requests for disaster aid, compared to 89 percent for red states Madison, WI – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate disaster strikes—endangering the lives and livelihoods of blue state residents

$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators    MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized for their exceptional leadership, dedication to students, and commitment to

MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this seemingly endless wave of referendum votes. Read the full story below. 

MADISON, Wis. — After adjourning the 2026 session of the state legislature only three months into the year and leaving mountains of urgent work undone, the GOP majority is now forcing public schools and taxpayers to once again pay the price for Republicans’ laziness. In the upcoming April 7 election, 70

MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff taxes. This includes some of the most competitive assembly and