ACLU of Wisconsin: New ACLU of Wisconsin report reviews how 2025-26 Legislative session impacted our rights
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today announced the release of a report on the 2025-26 legislative session, detailing the impact of the organization’s work in the Capitol and how the bills considered this session – whether signed into law
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL challenges Arrowhead School District for religious censorship
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is demanding that the Arrowhead Union High School District remedy unconstitutional religious discrimination after school officials prohibited graduating senior Sarianne Beronja from displaying a Bible verse on her commencement slideshow. Students
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin calls for investigation into USPS delays during Wisconsin’s spring election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for an investigation into the delays at the United States Postal Service (USPS) during the Wisconsin Spring Election that led to hundreds of Wisconsinites across the state not having their votes counted. Baldwin
Blackhawk Technical College: Second Monroe AIM class completes program at Blackhawk
JANESVILLE, Wis. — On June 30, five students completed the second Accelerated Industrial Maintenance (AIM) program on Blackhawk Technical College’s Monroe Campus. Funded by a federal grant through the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB), AIM is part of Wisconsin’s
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters: Announcing the 2026 Poetry and Fiction contest winners
WISCONSIN, July 2026 – The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters is proud to announce the winners of the 32nd annual Wisconsin People & Ideas poetry and fiction contest. This annual contest celebrates the state’s rich literary talent and supports established and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: What to know about scams targeting military consumers
MADISON, Wis. – Military Consumer Protection Month begins on July 1, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is here to raise awareness of issues impacting military consumers and share resources to help them identify, avoid,
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council: Introduces Laborers Escaping Adversity Now (LEAN) peer support program
DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council announced the launch of its Laborers Escaping Adversity Now (LEAN) peer support program today. This innovative program was created to help LIUNA members and their families overcome mental health issues, substance use disorders,
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DHS celebrate extended postpartum Medicaid coverage now in effect for Wisconsin moms and families
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), celebrated that Wisconsin moms are now eligible for 12 months of postpartum Medicaid healthcare coverage thanks to a bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Evers earlier this year that goes into full effect today, July
Evers administration hails roadmap to reducing emissions; some question costs
The Evers administration released what it called a roadmap to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while driving economic growth, protecting natural resources and improving the health of state residents.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Statement following President Trump’s approval of Wisconsin’s disaster declaration request
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after President Trump approved the State of Wisconsin’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the severe flooding that struck the state in April. “I am grateful
Protect Our Care: Fact sheet: One year after Trump’s big ugly bill slashed over a trillion dollars from health care, the fallout is even worse than feared
On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress passed the largest cuts to health care in American history. They gutted over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — all to bankroll tax breaks for
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Chairman Johnson requests information from medical journal on removal of article on sudden infant death syndrome and vaccines
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to the journalToxicology Reports and its owner, Elsevier, requesting documents explaining their decision to remove a previously published article by Neil Z. Miller titled “Vaccines and sudden infant death:
Dept. of Health Services: DHS statement on unauthorized access and potential impact to certain Medicaid members
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that some Medicaid members receiving benefits from the state’s Supplemental Security Income program had letters with personal and private information regarding an increase in their benefits sent out to their outdated
Rep. Stubbs: Representative Shelia Stubbs celebrates news that Joniah Walker has been found safe
Madison, WI – Joniah Walker, who went missing at the age of 15 on June 23, 2022 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been found safe. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today is a wonderful day. This morning, I learned
State Senate Democratic Committee: As Knowles-Nelson expires, Senate Democrats underscore Republicans’ refusal to save the program
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democrats held a press conference on the expiration of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Held at Governor Nelson State Park, Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Sarah Keyeski, and Representative Jenna Jacobson spoke about the value Knowles-Nelson has delivered to