Dan O’Donnell: Dem’s inflation desperation
Democrats have finally noticed that prices are way too high…just in time for them to blame them on President Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
Dave Cieslewicz: What’s college for?
An Associated Press story from the other day caught my eye. It was about a controversy stemming from a new policy limiting how much a student can borrow under federally supported student loan programs.
Brian Reisinger: Without WI deer hunters, environment would be in big trouble
The deer hunt may represent bloodthirsty slaughter for some, but those who grew up hunting know a moment like this is a chance to teach deep life lessons.
Sarah Keyeski: Charitableness, activism and resiliency: Gifts constituents bring to Senate District 14
In my first year as State Senator, I’ve learned so much about District 14 and the people living within it. While these have been really tumultuous times, they have also revealed so much goodness, and that deserves highlighting at the end of 2025.
DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on GOP health care bill as ACA subsidy cutoff looms
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on a GOP health care bill as an Affordable Care Act tax credit funding cutoff looms.
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden votes for cost-spiking health care ‘plan’ that hurts working Wisconsinites
After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Derrick Van Orden voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Van Orden’s 11th hour health care scheme
DCCC: Bryan Steil votes for cost-spiking health care ‘plan’ that hurts working Wisconsinites
After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Bryan Steil voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Steil’s 11th hour health care scheme will push
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on passage of The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden applauded the House passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a major step towards repairing the damage to the health care system destroyed by the Democrats’ Unaffordable Care Act. “I have
Fair Wisconsin: Executive director slams today’s vote on anti-trans bill in Congress, calls for “no” vote tomorrow
Following the vote taken on an anti-trans bill in Congress earlier today and in anticipation of another tomorrow, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director Abigail Swetz released the following statement: “I am appalled but not surprised to see the breakdowns of today’s
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. “When it comes to Obamacare, we can’t keep writing blank checks for a heavily subsidized program
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil choose party bosses over Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a rare act of defiance, four House Republicans signed onto a bipartisan petition to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits, a hopeful sign for the families who rely on these credits to afford health care. However,
Sen. Hutton: Bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers receives Senate hearing
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Current
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: A clean extension of ACA tax credits now has majority support in the House and Senate. Get it done.
Washington, D.C. — After months of chaos, four vulnerable House Republicans have finally signed on to the Democrats’ discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year clean extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. On January 1, over
Gov. Evers: Commends WHEFA’s 2025 achievements in supporting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another year of successfully assisting nonprofit organizations across the state “Nonprofit organizations – including hospitals, senior care providers, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and other community-based organizations
Milwaukee Public Schools: Buildings cleared of lead-paint risks after 10-plus months of work
All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today that after 10 months of intense work, the district has completed its lead-paint stabilization efforts in 99 schools identified as needing intervention, and the buildings have been inspected and deemed safe from lead hazards. The completion of the work comes ahead of the district’s self-imposed deadline of