U.S. Sen. Johnson: Writes to Secretary Hegseth about DoD’s efforts to assist service members wrongfully terminated under Biden’s COVID-19 injection mandate
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting a briefing on the DoD’s efforts to apologize, reinstate, and provide back pay to service members who
Milwaukee Public Schools: Issues update on lead remediation progress as new school year nears
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced progress on the district’s plan to remediate lead hazards in dozens of the district’s older schools. “All of our students, families and employees deserve a safe and healthy school environment,” said
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates the 174th Wisconsin State Fair
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re kicking off the 174th Wisconsin State Fair! >From getting an ice cream sundae at the Wisconsin Products Pavilion to strolling DNR’s Exploratory Park to participating in the Governor’s Livestock Auction
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Releases statement on bipartisan bill to fund labor, health, and education departments for Fiscal Year 2026
Senate compromise increases funding for NIH, safeguards Department of Education, & invests in and restores services at 988 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, released
Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget
Governor releases list of impacts Trump Administration’s budget will have on Wisconsin’s seniors, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and workforce MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan opposition to
UW-Green Bay: Ignites the future of space exploration at 35th annual Wisconsin Space Conference
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is charting a bold course into the future of space exploration as it hosts the 35th Annual Wisconsin Space Conference on Friday, August 22, 2025. This year’s theme, “The Power to Explore: Energy for Space
National Republican Congressional Committee: Van Orden’s veteran home loan protection bill becomes law
Read more about Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s bill that was signed into law by President Trump here or see excerpts below: Van Orden’s veteran home loan protection bill becomes lawNoah HodgesNews8000July 30, 2025 Legislation authored by Congressman Derrick Van Orden to protect
Rep. Callahan: Demands Action: Hold Canada accountable for smoke choking Wisconsin
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) is demanding that Canada face real consequences for sending wildfire smoke across our border and choking out Wisconsin communities. “People in northern Wisconsin are fed up with waking up to hazy skies and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Aug. 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 in public meeting room G09, State
Dept. of Transportation: Public feedback requested on WisDOT’s 2025 ADA Transition Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and share comments on the agency’s 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan shares information on WisDOT’s efforts to continually improve accessibility throughout the
Opportunity Wisconsin: Tonight: Town hall with Rep. Mark Pocan in Prairie du Chien
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – Tonight, Opportunity Wisconsin will host a town hall event in Prairie du Chien to raise awareness of the Republican Tax Law and its devastating cuts to healthcare, SNAP, and more. Congressman Mark Pocan will headline the
Bruce Thompson: Justice Rebecca Bradley’s favorite obsession
She’s death on “unelected bureaucrats.” What’s that all about?
Matt Raboin: Insiders shutting the door on fresh Democratic candidates
Let’s not fear open processes. Let’s welcome it. Let’s create space for new voices and unexpected ideas. Let’s allow voters — not insiders — to choose.
Bill Barth: Kids, grandkids get our debt bomb
Americans demand more from the government than they are willing to pay for, year after year. That translates to a debt bomb. Look around at your children and grandchildren. They will inherit our bomb.
Mike McCabe: From the ashes
America flourishes when Americans are willing to let go of yesterday and can’t wait for tomorrow to come, anxious to build something brand new. This is truly something to hope for, to plan for, to work for.