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.
Bruce Murphy: Beware of data center darkness
There’s little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Jason Tashea: AI’s accuracy and dependability can fall short of standards required in court
Supporters of AI use in courts hope that it will save the state money. Unfortunately, the technology isn’t up to the task.
Mike McCabe: Man versus machine
The current regime wants nothing to do with any pause on AI’s breakneck development. For ruling Republicans, it’s full steam ahead, no guardrails. Scientific consensus and public buy-in be damned. Opposition Democrats are the proverbial deer in the headlights.
Christina Lieffring: What Dane County needs vs. what Sheriff Barrett wants
The Dane County Board’s 2026 budget amendments meet the moment.
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast funding deal to end record-long government shutdown
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast a funding deal to end a record-long government shutdown.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Statement after ending to the Democrats’ shutdown
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown after 43 days. “Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures
WisDems: Chair statement on Republicans taking away ACA funding
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans voting to end Affordable Care Act funding, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Tonight, Republicans made their choice clear: despite finding over a trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires like Elon