Joint Legislative Audit Committee: New audit report continues state grant oversight
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Rep. Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) issued the following statement after the release of Report 25-28, Dairy Processor and Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Programs by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection – the latest part
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Statement on restoration of November FoodShare benefits
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement to release full November payments for Wisconsin FoodShare members: “I commend Governor Tony Evers for stepping up to deliver FoodShare assistance for the 700,000
State Senate Democratic Committee: Holds series of healthcare roundtables as ACA cuts impact Wisconsin families
MADISON, WI – This week, Senate Democrats brought the Affordable Wisconsin Tour to Appleton, Oregon, Milwaukee, and La Crosse; hosting roundtables focused on the Affordable Care Act and the expiration of tax credits that are set to make healthcare more expensive for 300,000
Sen. Pfaff: “Bubba’s Law” receives public hearing in the state senate
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Senate Bill 437, affectionately referred to as Bubba’s Law, received a public hearing by the State Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Connor Lonning and Tony Ayala, co-founders of Bubba’s Fund and loved
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association: Celebrates recognition of community health centers priorities and investment in primary care through Wisconsin’s Rural Health Transformation Program proposal
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), on behalf of the state’s Community Health Centers, celebrates the shared vision identified in Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), published yesterday: “A future where the right providers, empowered
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities: 2025 veterans resources guide about veterans’ benefits at Wisconsin’s private colleges
Great News! We at the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) are excited to share with you information about opportunities for active-duty military, veterans, and their families at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities. Please help us raise
Gov. Evers: Appoints Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Mark J. McGinnis’ resignation. Healy will complete a term
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on what Dem victories nationally mean for Wisconsin’s governor’s race
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the impact of the recent Democratic victories nationally on Wisconsin’s race for governor in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://youtu.be/j13aViHmnuk… Please log
A Better Wisconsin Together: Maria Lazar backs corporate lobbyist written judicial recusal rules
MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview Maria Lazar, right-wing candidate for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, voiced her support for state rules literally written by corporate lobbying organizations about when judges or justices should recuse themselves from cases saying, “I believe the
Gov. Evers: Appoints Samuel Berg to the Walworth County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Samuel Berg to the Walworth County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge David M. Reddy’s retirement. Berg will complete a term ending July
Ruth Conniff: Tuesday’s Democratic sweep is a wake-up call for Wisconsin
Tuesday’s elections showed that we still have a democracy, that voters have a say in how the government is run, and that they won’t put up with an endless cycle of abuse.
Scott Walker: Top five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections
Democrats had a big night Tuesday. What did we learn from the voters?
Dave Cieslewicz: The anti-establishment moderate
It’s possible to be both frustrated with the Beltway consultants and pols in the Democratic Party and not take positions on the issues that are out of the mainstream.
Patrick McIlheran: Rights of nature and the wrongs inflicted on Wisconsinites
If your lightbulbs are connected to the power plant that’s connected to the lake, you’ll pay.
Emily Grandy: Wisconsin lags behind its neighbors in protected land. We can’t lose any more.
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