Rural Voices USA: As Congress misses self-imposed E15 deadline, billboards go up across farm country
Digital billboards and advertising campaign intensifies across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin as Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on February 15 deadline WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the congressional Rural Domestic Energy Council missed its self-imposed February 15 deadline
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus demand Black History Month resolution to be scheduled
MILWAUKEE – Today, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus gathered to demand their Black History Month Resolution to be scheduled on the floor for debate. This request comes following the Republican Assembly Leadership request to remove names from their annual resolution. Following
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers shares excerpts from 2026 State of the State, declares 2026 the Year of the Neighbor
As governor, I’ve often declared a theme for the year—a topic or issue I want us to focus on. We had the Year of Clean Drinking Water, the Years of Broadband Access, Mental Health, Workers, and, of course, the Year
Postpartum expansion, breast cancer screenings, online bets make final Assembly calendar
On its final regular floor period of the session, the Assembly will take up legislation Speaker Robin Vos had previously held up that would extend postpartum coverage under the Medicaid program and to require supplemental screenings for breast cancer.
Dave Cieslewicz: Dems: Take the money and run
I guess the Democrats just want an issue for the fall. That’s the only way I can explain their opposition to a Republican bill that would keep the Stewardship Fund land acquisition and management program alive for another couple of years.
Xavier A. Yarn: Efforts to stem homelessness hampered by federal uncertainty
Federal funding processes should strengthen communities that are doing the work, not destabilize them. The people living without housing in Madison and across Dane County deserve a system that treats housing as essential and stability as non-negotiable.
Children’s Wisconsin: Chorus Community Health Plans expands to 68 Wisconsin counties
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2026 — Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children’s Wisconsin, has expanded its services to 68 of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, a major step forward in its work to be available throughout the state. “High-quality
Ayanna Smith: Black history includes tobacco industry oppression
Though commercial tobacco has evolved over the years, from regular cigarettes to menthols, flavored cigars to e-cigs and vapes, there is one constant — the deliberate industry targeting of Black communities.
Bruce Murphy: Uihleins shuttled in workers from Mexico
Billionaires supported Trump’s anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.
Emily Grandy: Here’s what we stand to lose if Milwaukee sells its vacant lots
Milwaukee’s plan to sell existing — albeit underutilized — green acreage for development seems in direct contradiction to the city’s stated goals.
Paul Fanlund: Jesse Jackson, through the eyes of eminent journalists
I traded emails with both Maraniss and Tumulty after Jackson’s death was announced, and I think their first-hand accounts of Jackson merit sharing.
Dept. of Workforce Development: ICYMI: Gov. Evers announces record high 2025 registered apprentice participation
New apprenticeship programs continue to build employer and apprentice adoption MADISON — In his Feb. 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers highlighted key successes in building the 21st-century workforce Wisconsin needs, including announcing record participation in Wisconsin’s
Rep. Phelps: Urges opposition to bill targeting public school teachers
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) spoke on the Assembly floor late Wednesday in opposition to Assembly Bill 795, which would require the Department of Public Instruction to publicly post information about investigations into educator conduct before reaching a final
Rep. Spiros: Assembly advances two Representative Spiros’ Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) bills
Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) received strong support with the unanimous passage of two bills, Senate Bill 248 and Assembly Bill 856, in the State Assembly. Senate Bill (SB) 248 strengthens OWI laws by creating a compliance-based removal system
Dept. of Natural Resources: No ice is 100% safe: Be extra careful on frozen waterbodies
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all heading out on ice to use caution and remember that no ice is safe ice. Recent warmer temperatures can cause ice to thin. Snowmobiles, UTVs and vehicles can weigh