Protect Our Care: New report: GOP cuts have blown up American hospitals and put over 800 facilities on the verge of collapse
Read the Full Report Here Washington, D.C. – As Medicaid Awareness Month begins, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing how Republicans’ historic cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are devastating hospitals, providers, and patients
Dept. of Transportation: I-39 construction project in Madison scheduled to resume April 6
Work to resurface I-39 between US 12/18 (Beltline) and Lien Road in Madison, Dane County is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. Other remaining improvements include shoulder work and permanent pavement markings. Motorists can expect to encounter nighttime
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Gov. Evers’ signing of Act 165
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 165 creating a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion projects, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “As a home to multiple fusion
Bruce Murphy: The amazingly high cost of housing
Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Mark Lisheron: Forty-year-old vehicle emissions program under new scrutiny
Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.
Dave Cieslewicz: Conversion therapy ruling more evidence for appointed courts
Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.
Alan Borsuk: Progress at MPS under Cassellius in first year
Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.
David Blaska: We’re no Peggy Noonan but …
Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?
Mike Nichols: In memory of Tom Howatt, embodiment of American Dream
Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President and CEO of Wausau Paper, a preeminent leader of Wisconsin’s business community and an exceedingly generous philanthropist, has died at the age of 76 after a two-year battle with ALS.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Be bear aware: Take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more
Protect Our Care: Statement: Trump promises to take away your health care to pay for his wars
Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has said the quiet part out loud: he believes funding wars should come before protecting Americans’ health care. In his own words, “It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare,
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Schumer, Slotkin: Call on Trump to block Chinese automakers from jeopardizing American jobs, national security
Following President Trump encouraging Chinese companies to set up shop in the U.S., Senators call for stopping Chinese automakers from manufacturing and selling in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) called
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Demands release of Islamic Society president detained by ICE
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are joining calls demanding the release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour after nearly a dozen ICE agents detained him on March 30. Sarsour is a community leader. He is a legal
Rep. Murphy: Statement from State Representative Dave Murphy
“I am troubled by reports that the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents are trying to remove President Jay Rothman without providing any clear reasons. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. President Rothman deserves to know exactly why the Board
Climate Power: New: Blankets key GOP districts with billboards as gas prices rise
Billboards will target Reps. Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-04) and Tom Barrett (MI-07) – several of whom recently went sightseeing on a trip to Scotland Washington, DC – Climate Power is launching a