Protect Our Care Wisconsin: As open enrollment looms, GOP nears “Point of No Return” to end their health care crisis
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, open enrollment begins, and millions of families across the nation will begin signing up for coverage. Because Donald Trump and Republicans stripped tax credits from over 24 million Americans to fund tax breaks for their billionaire friends, hard-working
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bill to ban cellphone use in schools
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bipartisan bill aimed at creating a statewide ban on cellphone use in the classroom. Gov. Evers released the following statement: “It has always been my belief that decisions like this should be made at the local level by local school districts and that
WisDems: The November 1st one-two punch: ACA Premiums set to skyrocket and SNAP gets illegally withheld
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, November 1st, Wisconsinites face a stark reality. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance coverage begins and premiums will rise an average of 30%, but with some reaching as high as 800%. This means that the roughly 300,000 Wisconsinites who
Multicultural Coalition Inc., Partnership Community Health Center, Kids Forward: Urge Trump Administration to use billions in SNAP contingency funds to cover FoodShare through next month
Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government shutdown continues, putting critical nutrition assistance at risk for more than 33,000 people in the Fox Valley
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley, Local Leaders: Highlight federal government shutdown impacts to community
MILWAUKEE – Today at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and local leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness around the negative impacts of the ongoing
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 31
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the looming cutoff of Wisconsin FoodShare benefits amid the federal government shutdown, projected ACA health care premium spikes, the release of $15 million to plan Wisconsin’s prison overhaul and more.
Rep. Neubauer: ICYMI: Democrats host emergency food drives around the state before FoodShare pause
Madison, Wis – Due to the government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to nearly 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of October. This will leave more than 260,000 kids under 18
Budget votes on education funding likely to play a role in races for competitive Senate districts
Democrats are vowing to make education funding a centerpiece of their campaign to retake control of the state Senate next fall. But they may have to message the issue somewhat differently for their top targets.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Ortiz-Velez’s break from the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare program to run out of funding tomorrow, Evers urges congress to reauthorize federal Farm Bill
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a letter to members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, again urged bipartisan support for reauthorization of the U.S. Farm Bill, which is critical legislation for Wisconsin’s farmers and producers and helps support critical programs like
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Secretary Randy Romanski honored by National FFA Organization
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is given to
Dept. of Transportation: Car ferry begins Monday at WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Crossing
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, today announce a car ferry service will start on Monday, Nov. 3 to provide an alternative option following the closure of the of the existing WIS 82
Dan Shafer: 7 takeaways from the October 2025 Marquette poll
We’ll have to keep waiting for any meaningful data on the Democratic primary in the race for governor, but there’s a whole lot here to break down.
David Blaska: Let’s make more political points
How else can we hold Jill Underly accountable?
Tom Still: What makes for a strong startup state? Conference offers ingredients
Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than others, as metros such as San Francisco, Boston, Austin and others have shown for decades. How does Wisconsin stack up? An upcoming Madison conference will offer a glimpse at some long-term drivers – and some cautionary views, as well.