Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democratic Leaders’ statement on Planned Parenthood pausing abortion services
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and
Rep. Subeck: Statement on Planned Parenthood pause on abortion services
MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the
Wisconsin Right to Life: Planned Parenthood’s pause on abortion services marks a significant victory for the pro-life movement
Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds.
UW-Stout: Design focus anchors UW-Stout’s fall 2025 event schedule
Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring
Craig Gilbert: Wisconsin’s gerrymandering past provides a glimpse into what our federal elections face
It looks like the congressional gerrymander wars sparked by the Trump White House are going to bypass Wisconsin for now. But Wisconsin’s own experience with gerrymandering in recent years is a sobering reminder of the harm in store for our federal elections.
Steven Walters: Wisconsin Democrats would consider new House districts in 2027
All would depend on taking control of state government in next year’s elections.
Bruce Thompson: What Do the NAEP tests tell us about student achievement?
Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?
Samantha Romero-Drew: Wisconsin’s nurses just got more freedom — and patients win
Now, some Wisconsin nurses can evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and even manage chronic diseases on their own.
Ruth Conniff: As government shutdown looms, Wisconsin Dems worry about constituents losing health care
Last time the government was on the brink of a shutdown, Democratic leaders rushed to negotiate with Republicans and reached a deal to keep federal agencies open and basic services flowing. Now that deal is about to expire and there seems to be little appetite for compromise in Washington.
Ed Whelan: Wisconsin Supreme Court pursues mischief on remand
The Wisconsin supreme court adopted a flagrantly unconstitutional interpretation of an unobjectionable tax exemption. After being unanimously reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Wisconsin court isn’t content to allow the exemption to bear its ordinary meaning. It instead is considering using its own unconstitutional interpretation as a reason to invalidate the exemption in its entirety.
David McGrath: GOP fighting the crime problem it created
Their longstanding strategy to kill any and all restrictions to gun manufacturing and ownership have helped saturate the U.S. with 500 million guns, including those involved in 46,728 American deaths from gun violence in 2023. So when Trump excoriated the mayors of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, he’s was blaming them for crime waves that he and his party have literally armed.
Sen. Roys: ‘Anti-abortion politicians make our loved ones less safe, less free, and less prosperous’
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen.
Tiffany campaign: Congressman Tony Wied formally endorses Tom Tiffany for governor
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics,
Milwaukee Public Schools: 2024-25 test results underscore need for MPS’s newly launched literacy plan
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality
Dept. of Natural Resources: Encourages the public to source local firewood this fall
Help Protect Wisconsin’s Forests During Firewood Month A kiosk inside Potawatomi State Park offers bundles of local firewood for sale. All staffed state parks with campgrounds offer firewood for sale. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department