Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Stands with Uber, Lyft drivers calling for better treatment
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale issued the following statement as Uber and Lyft drivers in Milwaukee protest recent state legislative action that would reclassify drivers as independent contractors. Senate Bill 256 / Assembly Bill 269 passed both houses of the legislature and
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court decision on Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic acknowledging the right of states to defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers of Medicaid dollars. Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director Dan Miller
THU PM Update: Joint Finance to vote on literacy funding Friday
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Finance Committee will vote tomorrow on a request from the Department of Public Instruction to release $49.7 million to fund a literacy package, days ahead of the money lapsing to the general fund without
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins ruling against attempt to block federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition secured a ruling on Tuesday against the attempt of the Trump Administration to illegally withhold billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. “This
Gathering Waters: Presents 2025 Wisconsin Land Trust Days in July, August, and September
MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the eighth annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days, a series of nature-themed events hosted by land trusts from July 1 through September 30. Land Trust Days celebrates land trusts and the important work
UW-Madison: UW named a ‘Best Value College’
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named by Princeton Review as one of 209 “Best Value Colleges” for 2025, a ranking that recognizes universities for their stellar academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates. Princeton Review gave UW–Madison
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act, which would allow the National Credit Union Administration Board to increase the federal credit union loan maturity cap to 20 years, or longer if the Board allows by
Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to United States Supreme Court ruling on cutting off Medicare funding to Planned Parenthood
Milwaukee, WI — Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states can cut off Medicare funding to Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit between the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive
Rep. Arney: Legislators express concern over pick ’n save grocery and pharmacy closure in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI — Today, several Milwaukee-area state legislators- State Senator LaTonya Johnson as well as State Representatives Margaret Arney, Kalan Haywood, and Supreme Moore Omokunde- voiced deep concern following an announcement that the Pick ‘n Save grocery store and pharmacy located
Forward Literacy: Statement on WI Supreme Court literacy funding decision
Forward Literacy is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has brought clarity to the literacy funding matter, allowing us to move forward in providing Wisconsin’s children with the essential tools they need to learn to read. As a strong supporter
Dept. of Military Affairs: Badger youth camp connects children of Wisconsin guardsmen
CONTACT: Leslie Westmont | ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil | 608-242-3051To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://wi.ng.mil/News/View/Article/4227601/ by Paul Gorman WAUTOMA, Wisc. – More than 100 children of Wisconsin military members gathered at Camp Lakota June 19-22
U.S. Rep. Wied: Brown introduce legislation to bar new SNAP fees
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), protects small
Taylor campaign: 100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor’s commitment to justice for all MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced endorsements from 100 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin as she continues to expand the statewide
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Evers highlights critical need for investment in child care statewide
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. More Wisconsinites are working than ever before, but paychecks today aren’t going nearly as far as they used to. And today, it costs more to put two young kids in child care in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Oneida County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the “incidental taking” of a rare turtle, which may result from the Camp Nine Road Bridge Project in Oneida County. Incidental take refers to