U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Moore urge Trump Admin to reinstate childhood lead poisoning experts at CDC, push for approval of Milwaukee’s request for federal assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) demanded the Trump administration reinstate the fired Center for Disease Control (CDC) lead poisoning experts and approve Milwaukee’s plea for federal assistance to help keep children safe from
Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards, celebrating 90 Wisconsin health care providers for protecting children’s health by ensuring they are up to date on childhood vaccinations, including measles, pertussis, meningitis, and HPV.
Protect Our Care: U.S. Representative Gwen Moore marks Medicaid Awareness Month with appeal to Republican colleagues: Save Medicaid!
WISCONSIN — Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore held a roundtable discussion in conjunction with Protect Our Care Wisconsin to highlight how Medicaid is under attack like never before. Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are working to cut Medicaid by
WisDems: Where in the world is the Wisconsin GOP?
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump takes a wrecking ball to the federal government, tanks the economy, and raises prices on working families, Wisconsin Republicans have spent this month’s congressional recess playing hide-and-seek with their own constituents, skipping out on town halls
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is April 26
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 170 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with more than 275 participating law
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Farm to School Advisory Council nominations due May 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2025. A seat is available in the at-large category. Members serve
Dept. of Workforce Development: March local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for March 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Capitol Chats: Scott Walker discusses spring election, future of state GOP
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Gov. Scott Walker says the Republican Party needs to work on its grassroots organizing following the spring election. He also says he won’t be running for governor next year, and isn’t endorsing a particular candidate at this point.
Sen. Jacque: Bill fighting violent crime advances
MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes such as domestic abuse and gang violence under legislation passed by an Assembly committee today on a 14-1 vote. State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), author of
Sen. Larson: “Our freedoms are not negotiable” – Sen. Larson statement on introduction of the Abortion Rights Restoration Act
MILWAUKEE, WI – Freedom. It is our nation’s founding principle. Sadly, the freedoms of far too many Americans have been shamefully limited throughout our 249-year history. From the institution of slavery to the treatment of indigenous nations and immigrants to the
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Legislative Democrats promote women’s health, circulate Reproductive Freedom Act
MADISON, WI – Today, Legislative Democrats circulated the Reproductive Freedom Act, which restores basic healthcare rights to women across Wisconsin. Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) released the following statement: “There’s a lot going on right now, but we cannot leave the women
Rep. Prado: Co-sponsors Reproductive Freedom Bill
Madison, Wis. –– Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Wisconsin Abortion Rights Restoration Act, increasing access to reproductive and abortion care services for people across the state of Wisconsin. The bill states that every individual has a fundamental right to bodily autonomy,
Rep. Clancy: Commends Judge Hannah Dugan’s defense of due process against ICE’s continued attacks
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, as reported by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and other publications, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan apparently attempted to protect a defendant from ICE agents attempting to detain that defendant. Judge Dugan allegedly protected the defendant
Sen. Roys, Rep. Subeck: Democrats introduce Abortion Rights Restoration Act
MADISON – Today, alongside several health care providers and advocates, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced LRB-2921, the Abortion Rights Restoration Act (ARRA). The bill would establish a statutory right to abortion and repeal a number