Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner shares tips for Wisconsinites impacted by storm damage
Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Last night’s storms had a devastating impact across the state, leaving many homes, farms, and businesses severely
Sen. Ratcliff, Rep. Udell: Address the delay and obstruction to expanding access to high-speed internet statewide
Access to internet is essential infrastructure—rural families can’t be left behind or wait any longer Madison, WI — Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and State Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement underscoring the importance of Broadband
Family Friendly Wisconsin: Stands in solidarity with child care providers demanding state funding in biennial budget
MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today in support of child care providers, educators, parents and community members who have been rallying for state investments in child care at the state Capitol all week. Brita Olsen,
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers and passengers to buckle up
Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May 19-June 1 The Wisconsin State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation to remind drivers and passengers of the lifesaving value of wearing a seat belt.
Schimming: Supreme Court race was disappointing, but Trump still president
“But as I always tell people, as frustrating as that was to me too, Donald Trump’s president this year, and, oh, by the way, he will be next year, the year after that, and the year after that,” Schimming told WisPolitics in an interview ahead of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention this weekend.
Wisconsin Supreme Court sets deadline for responses to suits seeking House map redraw
Bradley ripped the ruling as a ‘mockery’ of justice system.
FRI AM Update: Committee to vote on bill to make textbooks available for review by district residents
From WisPolitics … — The Senate Education Committee is voting by paper ballot today on legislation that would require school boards to make textbooks and other instructional materials available to district residents for inspection. The Assembly version of the bill
Hands Off Medicaid: Proposed federal Medicaid cuts threaten healthcare access and vital services for over a million Wisconsinites, particularly vulnerable populations
Proposed federal legislation includes the largest cuts to the Medicaid program in its 60-year history, aiming to reduce federal spending by at least $715 billion over the next 10 years. These cuts are part of a budget reconciliation bill. These
WisDems: Day without child care, Wisconsinites decry GOP budget cut To child care counts
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Wisconsin families and child care providers across the state took part in National Day Without Child Care, calling for action to ensure that families have access to affordable child care and that providers can stay afloat. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans
JFC Democrats: Trump chaos threatens freedom to build a better life
MADISON — Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released revenue projections for the state, which show declining payroll and corporate income tax collections, a clear sign of an economy on the brink as the Trump regime carries out a global
Serve Wisconsin: Gov. Evers recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their service at the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards
Governor Tony Evers congratulated the honorees at the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards, stating, “I want to recognize all the individuals and programs being honored today for the truly extraordinary work and service you’ve provided to communities across Wisconsin…and I’m incredibly
THU PM Update: Court sets deadline for responses to suits seeking House map redraw, Bradley rips ruling as ‘mockery’ of justice system
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today set a May 29 deadline for the Wisconsin Elections Commission to respond to two lawsuits seeking to overturn the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The court also set
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: ‘Will Van Orden support the needy or the wealthy?’
ANSWER: The wealthy. Van Orden provides decisive vote to cut anti-hunger program despite months of claiming otherwise Derrick Van Orden has been lying to Wisconsinites’ faces. After claiming for months that he’d stand up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep. Born, Sen. Marklein: Revenue re-estimates require cautious budgeting
MADISON, WI – Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released new revenue re-estimates. In response to the re-estimates, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement: “While we