FRI REPORT: Several consider running for state Dem Party chair if Wikler elected to lead national party
Quotes of the Week With very few details and specifics available, virtually no time for ample review and consideration, and no direct communication to date, states are left to plan for the worst, and Wisconsinites and millions of Americans who
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Wisconsin farmers needed: Advocate at Ag Day at the Capitol on March 26
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about
Wisconsin Elections Commission: In-person absentee voting for Spring Primary begins on Tuesday, Feb. 4
MADISON, WI – Key deadlines are rapidly approaching for eligible Wisconsin voters seeking to cast an absentee ballot before the Feb. 18 Spring Primary, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 4 – two weeks before Election
Wisconsin Institute for Health Aging: New report: Understanding alcohol-related older adult falls in Wisconsin
(MADISON, WI) A new report from the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA), convener of the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition, the goal of which is to reduce falls among older adults, brings to light the impact that alcohol has on
Crawford campaign: Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin AFL-CIO represents unions and working families across the state and fights for economic policies that help everyone succeed.
Gov. Evers, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Announce a record-breaking 313,579 Wisconsinites enroll in health coverage on HealthCare.gov
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today announced that, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 313,579 Wisconsinites signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace through the Affordable Care
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pierce County Meats Inc. expands voluntary Class II recall of RTE meat products with an undeclared allergen
MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is expanding the voluntary Class II recall originally issued on January 13, 2025 to include six additional products. The newly added affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reps. Tom Tiffany and Lauren Boebert reintroduce legislation to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) led 30 members of Congress in reintroducing legislation to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, ensure that action is not subject to judicial review, and restore authority
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Demands less theft
In their recent, revised estimates, Wisconsin’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) has increased their estimation in regards to the state’s budget surplus. In the report released earlier this week, the LFB now expects a surplus in the 2024-25 fiscal year of
UW–Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U speaker to highlight history of Fred Harvey chain
Pastor and author Dewey Johnson is the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. He will present “Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the
UW Health: Multidisciplinary approach, surgery give grandfather gift of time with his granddaughter
MADISON, Wis. – What are precious moments with family worth? For Jim Breitzman, everything. When Breitzman moved to Columbus and started a family, his parents were three hours away in Eau Claire and couldn’t easily be part of his daughter’s life.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 31
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Trump administration’s now-rescinded memo freezing federal grants and loans; Republican legislation regarding the governor’s veto powers, schools and taxes on cash tips; the race to lead the national Dem Party with state Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler among front-runners and more.
Dept. of Public Instruction: Summer food service program seeking sponsors to provide healthy meals to children
MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it is seeking sponsors to provide meals to children living in economically disadvantaged and rural areas in Wisconsin through its Summer Food Service Program. Through partnerships and creative collaboration, school districts work with area
Pelosi endorses Wikler ahead of DNC chair vote
Ben Wikler has been endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in his bid for DNC chair. Wikler, who was previously backed by Dem Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, has been rolling out a series of high-profile endorsements leading into tomorrow’s
‘The Insiders’ analyze the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the spring election for state Supreme Court between Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel and Dane County Judge Susan Crawford. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.