Emily Mills: Roller derby’s beautiful radicalism
The subculture’s diversity, gender-inclusion, and democratic system offers a vision of the world we could live in.
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsinites & health care centers would be hit by Trump-backed Medicaid cuts
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Wisconsin Public Radio on Wednesday highlighted the dangers Wisconsin health care centers face if Donald Trump and Republicans succeed in cutting Medicaid funding. According to the report, Wisconsinites would lose their health care coverage and face higher
Rep. Mayadev: Slams Republican budget gutting: “Wisconsin mothers and children deserve better”
MADISON, WI — Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D – Madison) issued the following statement after Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee voted to strip more than 600 items from Governor Evers’ 2025-27 biennial budget, including critical measures to support
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Cherry Board election begins
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16, 2025, to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administers the
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Joint Finance vote to strip 612 items from executive budget
MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance held an Executive Session and moved to remove 612 items from Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today the Joint Committee on Finance
Rep. Dallman: Dallman and the Joint Committee on Finance return to base budget
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the May 8, 2025 Executive Session of the Joint Committee on Finance: “Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) returned to our state’s base budget by removing over 600
Rep. Johnson: Condemns Republicans slashing governor’s budget
MADISON, WI — This afternoon, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) permanently removed 612 items from Governor Evers’ 2025-27 State Budget Proposal. The Governor crafted this budget with thorough input from Wisconsinites and stakeholders around our state. The need for
Dem voters ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn congressional maps
Dem voters in two separate suits have asked the state Supreme Court to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map and put new lines in place for the 2026 election.
FRI AM Update: Group launches ad buy opposing We Energies gas plants
From WisPolitics … — The Utility Action Alliance says it’s launching a six-figure ad campaign urging the PSC to reject We Energies’ proposal for a $2 billion project in southeastern Wisconsin to build new gas-fired power plants. The national group
Utility Action Alliance: New ad campaign calls on PSC to reject We Energies’ proposed costly, polluting methane gas plant, citing renewables as cheaper, faster to build
MEDIA CONTACT:Phoebe Sweet, press@utilityactionalliance.org We Energies touts its ‘leadership in decarbonization,’ commitment to renewable energy, yet proposes new gas plant costing $2 billion in customer rates, up to $200 million in health harms MADISON, WI — The Utility Action Alliance
THU PM Update: Dem voters asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn congressional maps
Subscribers: Please give us feedback on our budget coverage and get free entry into a WisPolitics event of your choice through June 30. Take the short survey here. From WisPolitics … — Dem voters in two separate suits have asked
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Tony Evers celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, highlights efforts to support Wisconsin’s $25 billion tourism industry
Hey there, folks. Governor Evers here!This week, we’re continuing to celebrate with National Travel and Tourism Week. Each year, the travel and tourism industry helps bring billions of dollars in revenue for local businesses and our statewide economy. This included a
Rep. Palmeri: Reacts to first executive session of the Joint Committee on Finance
MADISON, WI- Today, the Joint Committee on Finance voted 12-4 to strip Governor Evers’ Executive Budget back to base and removed over 600 items. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the Committee on Joint Finance voted to strip down
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Republicans on Joint Finance strip hundreds of proposals from Governor Evers’ budget
MADISON, WI – Earlier today, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee filed a motion to eliminate hundreds of funding proposals vital to Wisconsinites’ well-being and future security from the Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget–including funding aimed at lowering costs and improving lives
Rep. Bare: Responds to Joint Finance Committee Republicans stripping common-sense proposals from Governor Evers’ budget
MADISON, Wis.–Republicans on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted today to remove 612 items from Governor Tony Evers’s budget. These were 612 common-sense proposals that address the needs of everyday Wisconsinites. Items such as increased child care funding, boosting funding