Opportunity Wisconsin: New ads highlight how Republican-backed tariffs are haunting Wisconsin families this Halloween
MADISON, Wis. – This Halloween, Opportunity Wisconsin is highlighting how Republican tariffs are driving up costs for Wisconsin families and haunting them as they shop for candy, costumes, and more. The ads, which will appear as homepage takeovers on the
UW Health: Encourages lung cancer screenings
MADISON, Wis. – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and doctors are highlighting the importance of lung cancer screening to save lives Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United
Rep. Udell: Statement on healthcare premiums set to skyrocket
MADISON, Wis. — This week, new data shows skyrocketing healthcare costs in Wisconsin if the most popular Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. So far, Congressional Republicans have refused negotiations to renew these tax credits for 2026. Representative Randy Udell
Scenic Wisconsin: Assembly Committee on the Environment moves monarch butterfly bill forward
Today State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Green Bay), Chair of the Assembly Committee on the Environment reported AB 322 out of committee to be scheduled for an Assembly floor vote. AB 322 designates the monarch as the official state butterfly. The
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Introduce bill to fund SNAP while Trump Administration illegally withholds funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to ensure there is not a disruption in vital food assistance for 42 million Americans while the Trump administration illegally withholds available funds for the Supplemental Nutrition
Reps. Billings, Johnson: Hold emergency food drive and press conference on FoodShare benefit delay
La Crosse – This afternoon, Representative Jill Billings and Representative Tara Johnson held a press conference and emergency food drive to discuss the pause in federal FoodShare assistance and encourage donations to food pantries like WAFER. Representatives Billings and Johnson
Universities of Wisconsin, Alliant Energy: Recognize outstanding students, instructors for 2025
MADISON, Wis.—Two Universities of Wisconsin students and four educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and
Reps. Taylor, Anderson: USDA must release contingency funds for SNAP immediately
Legislative Democrats and Advocates Send Letter to USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins, Pressing for Critical Assistance for Families Madison, Wis. — In a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins, State Democratic Lawmakers and Advocates urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to
Protect Our Care: Senator Johnson, Rep. Van Orden can’t hide from the GOP health care crisis
As Window Shopping Opens in Wisconsin, Families See Eye-Popping Premium Hikes WISCONSIN – This week, the more than 313,000 hard-working Wisconsinites who buy health insurance on their own are experiencing the Republican health care betrayal firsthand as they preview their
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address on skyrocketing healthcare premiums for Wisconsinites in 2026 if Republicans fail to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. With economic uncertainty and prices going up on everything from groceries to school supplies, we should be working to make healthcare more affordable and more accessible—not making it more expensive and harder for
Reps. Emerson, Phelps, Sen. Smith: Community leaders urge Congress to protect food assistance and end shutdown
Trump’s Government Shutdown is Delaying Wisconsinites’ FoodShare Benefits Eau Claire, Wis. — Today, SNAP recipients, community advocates, and elected officials gathered in Eau Claire to call on Congressional Republicans to stop cuts to food assistance, permanently extend health care tax
Wisconsin Historical Society, Old World Wisconsin: Breakfast with Santa is back at Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays
Head to Wisconsin’s largest living history attraction to celebrate the season in historic style EAGLE, Wis. – After a 10-year hiatus, Breakfast with Santa returns to Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays on Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14. This popular holiday
UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs, State of Carbon Dioxide Removal: G20 pledges lack credible carbon removal alongside emission cuts
Madison, Wis. – Ahead of COP30, a new Insight Reportby the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal – which features Professors Morgan Edwards and Gregory Nemet of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison – finds the G20 pledges falling short in
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Wisconsin hospitals, health systems show modest signs of financial improvement in 2024
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center (WHAIC) released today its annual Guide to Wisconsin Hospitals for FY2024. Wisconsin hospitals and health systems showed slight financial improvement after facing significant challenges in recent years. The 2024 report shows operating margins
Smith campaign: Announces campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th District
Veteran, business leader, and lifelong Wisconsinite launches community-focused campaign; Public kickoff event set for November 6 in Port Washington PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — Brad Smith, a Wisconsin National Guard veteran, business leader, and advocate for middle-class families, today announced his