Dept. of Corrections: Releases expert report identifying agency successes, strategies to improve evidence-based approach to corrections
Year-long expert review validates key agency reforms and initiatives, outlines roadmap to continue building upon improvements Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) today released a report conducted by an expert team of correctional consultants that identifies DOC strengths
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds boost to Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, full-year funding for nutrition programs
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is commending passage of one year of funding for both the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program and key nutrition programs within the larger, short-term legislation to reopen the federal government. This spending package, signed
Dept. of Natural Resources: Delavan-Darien High School Student wins 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Delavan-Darien High School graduated senior Jaelyn Logterman is the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The design, inspired by Logterman’s
RightCount Wisconsin: Announces Leadership Advisory Council additions for 2026
Milwaukee, WI – Entering a crucial midterm election year, RightCount WI remains committed to affirming the security of integrity of the ballot box in our state through the voices of Wisconsinites that voters trust. As activists continue to promote reforms that
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future: Former Wisconsin Revenue Secretary Peter Barca joins Natural Allies Leadership Council as organization expands into Wisconsin
(Madison, WI) — Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future announced today that former Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary and longtime public servant Peter Barca will join the Natural Allies Leadership Council, leading the organization’s efforts in the Badger State. As Wisconsin’s
WHA Foundation: Hospitals connect local schools with grants for future health care workforce
MADISON, Wis. — The WHA Foundation is excited to announce a continuation of last year’s initiative to help grow the health care workforce in Wisconsin. In collaboration with 24 local hospitals, the WHA Foundation is providing grants to support HOSA-Future Health Professionals
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on government reopening
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the federal government reopened: “After more than 40 days of chaos caused by the Democrats’ unnecessary, harmful, and utterly foolish shutdown, the federal government is finally reopening. From
WisDems: ICYMI: Van Orden says Obamacare is a “failed program,” won’t commit to extending subsidies
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report came out detailing how Derrick Van Orden is refusing to commit to extending the ACA subsidies, which the GOP defunded in their most recent budget. In addition, the report noted how Van Orden recently called the ACA
Gov. Evers: Evers, DCF launch new online tools to make navigating child care licensure and regulation process faster and easier
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the launch of new online tools to help Wisconsinites interested in starting a licensed or certified child care program navigate the regulation process, cutting license processing times nearly in half and helping to bolster
Ruth Conniff: The government shutdown is over. Who won?
None of the problems that led to the shutdown have been resolved.
Gregory Humphrey: Fallout from government shutdown: Justified Democratic anger, GOP’s unhappy marriage to Trump
The messy ending to the nation’s longest government shutdown was not to the liking of most Democrats, but it was probably inevitable given the state of play in Washington.
Dan O’Donnell: The SNAP trap
The number of Americans who rely on and abuse the SNAP system is a number that continues to grow with no end in sight.
David Blaska: Nothing is too big or small for progressives to put under government control
Democrats were willing to strand grandma at the airport and take the Thanksgiving turkey off the table. Showing partisan fight was more important than good governance.
Adam Brabender: Medicaid should fund long-term mental health care
It’s time we give equal treatment as we do to the other disability groups. If it is good for some with disabilities, it should be good for all.
LaKeshia N. Myers: November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Know your numbers, Wisconsin
The numbers tell a sobering story that demands our immediate attention and action.