Dept. of Health Services: Applies for $1 billion in federal funding to expand access to high quality health services in rural Wisconsin
Funding to support workforce, technology, and care coordination services The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its application for $1 billion as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Since August, more than 200 partners have provided feedback to shape
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 139: Wisconsin Operating Engineers support the QTS Dane County data center
(WAUKESHA, Wis. 11/6/25) – The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 139 is announcing its support of the proposed QTS data center in DeForest. The proposal represents a $12 billion investment, an unprecedented commitment to renewable energy, and a $50 million
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Moves to ensure federal workers are paid during government shutdown
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced a substitute amendment to his Shutdown Fairness Act and is seeking unanimous consent from his Senate colleagues to pay all federal employees and servicemembers, including furloughed workers, during a government shutdown. “Right now, I’d be willing to add furloughed workers
Wisconsin Historical Society: Black Point Estate & Gardens receives $1 million gift from Madlener estate
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Foundation announced that Black Point Estate & Gardens has received a donation of $1 million from the estate of William C. Madlener, a long-time resident of Lake Geneva. “We are deeply grateful for
Cooke campaign: IBEW State Conference endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “I am so proud to earn the support of the hard-working men and women of the
Polce campaign: US Army Green Beret Veteran and businessman, Nick Polce, announces campaign for Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor
Delavan, WI – Today, Nick Polce, US Army Green Beret Veteran, devoted husband and father, andbusinessman officially announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. With a proven track record of leadership in both the military and private sector, Polce
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed November 6, 2025, as Wisconsin Saves Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a statewide effort promoting automatic saving through the workplace with the Wisconsin Saves program to improve
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nicholson: Resolution to combat food insecurity and declare food apartheid as a public health emergency advanced by full board
MILWAUKEE – Under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted two measures aimed at tackling food insecurity and declaring food apartheid as a public health emergency. One of the resolutions, unanimously adopted by the
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces two-factor authentication now required to access the Unemployment Insurance Claimant Portal
Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing that two-factor authentication, which helps protect claimants’
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tom Tiffany’s terrible health insurance plan: Less coverage
MADISON, Wis. — In recent interviews, Republican U.S. Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany offered his proposals for reducing health insurance costs: get less health care. While taking a break from shutting down the federal government, taking away food help
Opportunity Wisconsin: Following Supreme Court hearing on challenges to Trump’s tariff authority, Wisconsinites call on Reps. Van Orden and Steil to oppose cost-raising tariffs
Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday
WisDems: Soybeans, beef: Tariff lover Tom Tiffany supports exploiting Wisconsin farmers to cut soft deals with China and Argentina
“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this
Tom Tiffany: Schools need to do better for our kids
My vision as governor is to make sure every kid gets a great education that sets them up for success — one that isn’t predetermined by their ZIP code.
Dan Shafer: Barnes ‘22 revisited
As Mandela Barnes flirts with another statewide campaign, it’s worth reassessing his last one, which was both overrated and underrated at the same time.
Kristin Brey: Economic arguments for Wisconsin FoodShare as strong as moral ones to feed hungry
You can be cynical about politics or frustrated with taxes, but if you are going to question where your tax dollars go, remember this: funding SNAP is not a luxury item. It is basic infrastructure.