Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: As Republicans run out the clock on open enrollment, the American people don’t have time for their health care games
Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Applauds Rep. Thomas Massie’s NATO Act and demands immediate U.S. withdrawal from outdated alliance
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses Congressman Thomas Massie’s “Not A Trusted Organization Act” (NATO Act), a bill requiring the President to begin the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Denounces bill to eliminate personal conviction vaccine exemption
Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unequivocally opposes the legislative efforts, led by Rep. Lisa Subeck and Sen. Chris Larson, to abolish Wisconsin’s personal conviction exemption for childhood vaccinations. These governmental efforts to further erode parental and
Wisconsin Association for Justice: Madison’s Danielle Schroder takes helm of Wisconsin trial bar
December 16, 2025 (Madison) On December 5, Danielle Schroder of the Milwaukee-based MacGillis Law Group, LLC took the reins of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), Wisconsin’s trial lawyers association. She will serve as president for 2026. It is the culmination
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds Congress for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This
Bill Berry: In the fight for democracy, don’t count the boomers out
“A bunch of old hippies.” That was the derisive term used by some to describe 2025’s massive protests of Trump administration policies.
John Nichols: When Rob Reiner joined Wisconsin’s fight to beat Trump
In the fall of 2020, as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden were locked in a high-stakes competition for the presidency, Wisconsin ranked as the ultimate battleground state.
Richard Moore: When dreams (and liberty) go up in smoke
Our governor made sure it won’t be a possibility coming our way any time soon, vetoing a bill to exempt new cigar bars from the state’s public smoking ban.
Amelia Robinson: Trump’s Rob Reiner slam sign of syndrome that plagued Archie
That so many inexcusable things have happened since Trump was re-elected does not somehow make his heartlessness any less vomitous. Dancing on someone’s grave isn’t cute.
LeMahieu: Special committee will review DOJ operations
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu yesterday announced a special committee that will do a comprehensive review of the state DOJ’s “operations, priorities and external influences” affecting the agency. DOJ spokesperson Riley Vetterkind called the move an “obviously partisan stunt” and
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “I championed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act from the start because it’s a straightforward, bipartisan solution
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats, Main Street Action hold press conference to address the bealth care crisis as ACA open enrollment for January 1st coverage closes
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined small business owners from Main Street Action to address the impacts of the GOP’s ACA cuts and Tom Tiffany’s health care
Kaul defends performance of state crime labs, calls for more resources
In a Dec. 15 interview with WisPolitics, Kaul ticked off a series of improvements at the labs, from a new one opening in Milwaukee next year to using better tests and upgrading information mechanisms.
Sen. Tomczyk: Named vice-chair of Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice
Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement after being named Vice-Chair of the newly formed Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice: “I am honored to be named Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Oversight
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces acceptance of state grant to support gun violence victims and strengthen community safety
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that Dane County will receive $100,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Byrne Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) to expand services for victims of gun violence and support community-driven violence