WisDems: ICYMI: Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign releases two new TV ads that highlight what’s at stake in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign released two new TV ads that highlight what’s on the ballot in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7th. “On the Ballot” draws a stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s support for overturning
Roberts campaign: Backs skilled trades expansion, contrasts with Vining on jobs
Pewaukee, WI — March 17, 2026 — Dr. Mike Roberts, who is running for the 5th State Senate District this November, praised Senator Rob Hutton for supporting legislation to expand construction apprenticeships in Wisconsin, calling it a “common-sense step to
Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden must reject new legislation threatening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin today called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to vote against legislation that would put Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for Wisconsin families. The House is expected to vote today on an amendment
Rep. Taylor: Proposes targeted property tax relief for Wisconsin seniors
Rep. Sequanna Taylor Introduces Plan to Cut Property Taxes for Low-Income Seniors by 75% Madison, WI — Representative Sequanna Taylor has introduced legislation to deliver significant property tax relief to low-income seniors across Wisconsin, helping them stay in their homes
AARP Wisconsin: Applauds Senate, urges governor to sign bill that stops crypto kiosk criminals in their tracks
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin thanks the Wisconsin State Senate for unanimously passing a bipartisan bill yesterday to create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. SB 975/AB 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims.
Rep. Duchow: State Senate passes bill to address Avian Flu
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1032, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Patrick Testin (R–Stevens Point), via voice vote. The legislation authorizes the Natural Resources Board to sell certain Department of Natural Resources lands located
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds anglers of new opening day for inland trout harvest season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026-2027 inland trout season will open on April 4 and run through Oct. 15, 2026, increasing harvest opportunities throughout the state’s inland streams, springs and spring ponds.
Dept. of Administration: Vision 2030 update: 2 former state office buildings, occupying block 107, available for sale in Madison
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the sale of General Executive Facilities 2 and 3, located at 101 and 125 South Webster Street, also known as Block 107, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 framework to improving efficiency and
Vos says he’s open to boosting special education funding as part of plan to spend budget surplus
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Assembly Democrats’ $1.3 billion proposal to spend down the state’s surplus “wasn’t serious” but he was “open to” spending more on special education. Democrats on Monday proposed to increase general school aid by $445.9 million
DGA: Election-Denying Rep. Tiffany opposes mail-in voting despite voting absentee a dozen times
Reporting from Up North News and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted absentee a dozen times in the past decade, even as he backs ending mail-in voting in Wisconsin. Tiffany’s attacks on mail-in voting, which over a million Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes Trump admin to release $1 billion for Blatnik Bridge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that she has successfully pushed U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to release the more than $1 billion for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. Baldwin has championed the reconstruction
A Better Wisconsin Together: Historically lazy legislative Republicans leave work undone on rising costs, healthcare, childcare, public school funding, and more
MADISON, Wis. — One of the least active and least productive sessions of the Wisconsin state legislature has come to a close as the Senate Republicans adjourned the 2026 floor session for the year on Tuesday. “Wisconsinites needed the legislature to
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Presents ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading crime victim advocates who helped launch innovative ‘Mapping Exercise’
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime
UW Health: Resident makes adaptive crayons for people with developmental disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – In 2025, a dusty plastic tub of crayons on a shelf sparked an idea in Dr. Amber McKenna’s mind to help improve the lives of people living with developmental disabilities. The idea may have fully come to
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Celebrate Wisconsin’s agriculture industry this National Ag Day
MADISON, Wis. – National Ag Day is coming up on March 24, with this year’s theme being “Together We Grow.” In advance of this national day of recognition, I encourage all Wisconsinites to take time to thank their local producers