U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of short-term government funding extension
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. “At this point in time, the responsible choice is to keep the government running through November 21, 2025.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions curtailing legislative oversight
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss recent Supreme Court decisions that affect how the Legislature reviews rules and how the administration spends budgeted funds. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Patrick McIlheran: Wisconsin can learn from neighbors’ disappearing-passenger blues
When even a city built around commuting by train can’t win back riders, it’s a warning to Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Leverich: MAGA wages war on working families
An estimated 14.2 million Americans will lose their health care in the next decade, as costs increase for everyone else. But fossil fuel industries will gain $40 billion of our tax dollars during that time period.
Ruth Conniff: McCarthyism then and now
David Maraniss reflects on America’s unresolved crises.
Scott Walker: Charlie Kirk died as he lived: Free
We must preserve our liberties in his honor.
Dave Cieslewicz: Jimmy Kimmel and free speech
There’s no question that Trump is trying to chill if not kill speech that is critical of him or which he just doesn’t like. And if this were 1975 what he’s done to Colbert and Kimmel would be far worse because there were so few outlets.
Encompass Early Education & Care: The 36th annual big event for kids presented by Schreiber foods
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Big Event for Kids, presented by Schreiber Foods, will once again bring joy to families across the community. Now in its 36th year, this free community tradition will take place at Heritage Hill State Park
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against reckless Republican funding bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted against the partisan government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower premiums for millions of Americans. Republicans drafted this bill without any input from Democrats.
Jamie Stiehm: Kirk assassination overshadowed remembrance of 9/11 heroes
Kirk’s death is being used as a cudgel by Trump, when he could have invited the nation to grieve and come to a clearing of reconciliation in our violent and angry public square.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressional Republicans refuse to reverse health care cuts ahead of potential government shutdown
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden once again stood by disastrous cuts to Medicaid by voting for a Republican-backed funding package that fails to reverse these cuts. Ahead of a September 30 deadline to fund the
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces disaster unemployment assistance for Wisconsinites impacted by recent severe storms and historic flooding
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides that occurred Aug.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Interstate Park commemorates 125 years with anniversary celebration
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the
Rep. Brill: Seeks to close dangerous THC loophole
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield), and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) began circulating a common-sense corrective bill which would close the existing loophole in our state’s
Sen. Jacque: “No Tax on tips” and support for parents grieving stillborns move to senate floor
MADISON, WI… The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue Thursday advanced bipartisan measures authored by State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken), including a state version of “No Tax on Tips.” “These common-sense initiatives are intended to spark economic growth