TUE PM Update: Madison investigation found clerk broke city policies, but not the law in missing 193 absentee ballots
From WisPolitics … — The former Madison clerk failed to perform her work duties when local officials missed 193 absentee ballots from the November election and her office didn’t report the issue to the state until after the official count
Rep. Nedweski: Introduces bill to close insurance gap for breast cancer screenings
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joined her legislative colleagues today in introducing “Gail’s Law,” a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to life-saving breast cancer screenings for Wisconsin women and reducing long-term health care costs: “Whether it is
Rep. Stubbs: Ranking Democratic member Stubbs attends first meeting of Assembly Committee on Corrections
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 legislative session with invited speakers from the Department of Corrections. Ranking Democratic Member Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today the Assembly
Assembly Republicans: Letter to Governor Evers regarding immigration guidance
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly criticizes federal decision to eliminate AmeriCorps: ‘Reckless and damaging for Wisconsin’
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities. “The decision to dismantle AmeriCorps is reckless and will have serious and lasting consequences for education in
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers honors the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award recipients
MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored 11 individuals and eight organizations as recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s dismantling of national volunteer public service agency, AmeriCorps
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps, including release of members and volunteers, placing 85% of its workforce on leave, and suddenly terminating grants
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: Medicaid is not a piggy bank for Republicans to use for billionaire tax breaks
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) suggested cutting an eye-popping $500 billion from Medicaid in the upcoming budget. House Republicans have already voted twice to cut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy and large corporations, and
Benjamin campaign: Constituents to hold sit-in at Rep. Van Orden’s Eau Claire office over human rights violations and constitutional crisis
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On Wednesday, April 30, local residents will gather outside Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s Eau Claire office (404 S Barstow St.) at 3:30 p.m. to stage a peaceful sit-in protest. The action aims to demand accountability for
Sen. Drake: Criticizes the AmeriCorps reductions & supports Governor Evers lawsuit against the Trump administration to stand up for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable
Milwaukee — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced Wisconsin plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over their cuts to the AmeriCorps program affecting critical services to all 72 counties, including Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use
Opportunity Wisconsin: 100 days later: Congressmen Van Orden and Steil continue to back Trump-backed cuts and policies that are raising prices for working families
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement marking the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term: “Over the past 100 days Wisconsin working families have continued to ask President Trump and Republicans in
Tavern League of Wisconsin: Brown County Tavern League’s NFL Draft SafeRide gives 2,627 rides to 9,013 riders
Green Bay…The Brown County Tavern League is earning widespread praise this week for helping keep area roads safe during the NFL draft. The shuttles helped get over 9,000 people to their destinations through the SafeRide Program. “We knew there was
Milwaukee County: County, state leaders aligned on need for partnership to invest in Milwaukee County Courthouse complex facilities
MILWAUKEE – During the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Viewpoint Luncheon on Monday, April 28, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Chief Judge Carl Ashley and District Attorney Kent Lovern joined Wisconsin State Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) to
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Slams Trump, DOGE AmeriCorps cuts
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s abrupt and short-sighted cuts to AmeriCorps: “Today, I strongly condemn the reckless and devastating decision by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash
Wisconsin Beef Council: Fuel up with beef this May Beef Month
VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council is hitting the accelerator this May Beef Month, offering exciting ways to help you fuel up with beef! As drivers pass by Wisconsin’s 22,777 farms and ranches raising cattle and calves, they’ll also