WisDems: After saying there is no place for political violence, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden invites civil war, encourages violence against Democrats and the media
MADISON, Wis. — At a time where most American politicians are calling for calm in the wake of the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden has tweeted nearly 100 times, spewing violent rhetoric towards Democrats and the press, while also
Rep. Andraca: Introduces bills to fund schools, feed kids, and lower taxes
MADISON, WI – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Democratic colleagues introduced a package of public education bills to increase general school aid, index revenue limits to inflation, require property tax bills to disclose the impact of voucher programs,
Democracy Defense Project: “Hyperbole only worsens division – we must heal together”
WISCONSIN – On the heels of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) Board released the following statement. “Yesterday’s violence was heartbreaking, and a continuation of political violence on both sides of the aisle that is trending
Assembly passes bill barring use of public funds to cover health services for those in country illegally
The Assembly has signed off 51-44 along party lines on a bill to bar the use of public money to pay for health care services for those in the country illegally.
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights new estimates showing Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to increase costs for Wisconsin taxpayers by over $284 million in future budgets
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve been clear from the get-go that Republicans’ so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is bad for Wisconsin. It’s bad for the 270,000 Wisconsinites who will get kicked off their healthcare coverage, and tens of
Weekly GOP radio address: Keeping government hands off your overtime pay
Across Wisconsin, families are finding it hard to get ahead because of the high cost of daily living. Meanwhile, government isn’t cutting back its spending, but seems content in taking more than it needs out of each of our weekly
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Schakowsky: Introduce resolution condemning prior authorization use in Medicare
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s plan to implement a new Medicare requirement, dubbed the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, to force recipients of traditional Medicare to receive prior
Dept. of Health Services: New grant program, exceptional work highlighted at Substance use Prevention Conference
Event provides opportunities to advance public health and safety The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional local work improving the health
Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce the “Kids First” package to support our public schools and hold the line on property taxes
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 11th, Legislative Democrats introduced the “Kids First” package to increase general aid to schools, relieve the property tax burden on working families, feed our students, and do the right thing for Wisconsin. After the
Rep. Doyle, Sen. Pfaff: Introduce suicide prevention legislation
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Steve Doyle (D – Onalaska) and Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) reintroduced legislation to create a Wisconsin suicide prevention program which would include administering grants, building community networks, conducting suicide prevention trainings, and more. The
Tony Wied: Charlie Kirk’s assassination should be turning point
Spirited policy debates should end with handshakes, not hatred.
Cavalier Johnson: Our country is scarred with political violence. It’s time to end it.
It is time for our country and our leaders to go beyond simply decrying politically motivated violence. We must transform the nature of contemporary political disputes.
Brian Fraley: An anxious time in our history
Right, Left, or neither, you know it’s an anxious time in our history. We all feel it, regardless of your opinion of the work of Charlie Kirk. Society is not irreparably broken. But we are in crisis.
Gregory Humphrey: Wednesday in America: Charlie Kirk shot and killed, another school shooting, 13-year-old arrested with 20 guns
We absolutely have to be unequivocal: Political violence can never be tolerated. This is not a partisan issue; it is a fundamental threat to the democratic process.
Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth: A different way to deliver American health care
Open Arms delivers $5 million of care for about $2 million annually, money raised mostly through donors and fundraising events. The clinic serves about 1,200 patients each year with 30 paid staffers bolstered by 250 volunteers.