Barb Dittrich: Support postpartum coverage of new mothers
Wisconsin Republicans need to send the message that we truly are pro-life at every age, stage, and ability, and that we value the well-being of mothers and their newborn babies. Let’s ensure that every new Wisconsin mother has the support for their families to thrive.
Brooke Legler: We are choosing a bleak future for Wisconsin children
We spend about four times as much to keep someone in prison as we spend on education — it’s inhumane, and it impoverishes our state and condemns children to unnecessary suffering and a bleak future.
Bruce Murphy: Guns now kill more than auto crashes
Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?
Kathleen Gallagher: UWM’s making a big mistake to cut engineering program at critical time
Amid a domestic manufacturing renaissance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee leadership is pushing to eliminate its materials science department.
Dave Cieslewicz: Sanctuary communities?
Last week the Trump administration identified four places in Wisconsin that they define as “sanctuary” communities: Milwaukee, Madison, Dane County and, who would have thunk it, Shawano County.
Bill Barth: Support varies for deportation
It’s one thing to round up and kick out gang members, killers, drug dealers and rapists. It’s another to sweep out people who are none of those things, who have become productive members of their communities. And parents of American citizens.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Find your next outdoor adventure in Wisconsin during free fun weekend, June 7-8
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
THU AM Update: Joint Finance in as budget talks break down
From WisPolitics … — The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee gets back to work on the state budget today with its first votes after negotiations between Republican leaders and Dem Gov. Tony Evers broke off. GOP leaders announced late yesterday talks
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Medicaid director estimates reconciliation bill will cost state millions
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week Trump and Republicans’ bill will be bad news for your health care. Medicaid is being
Rep. McGuire: Legislative Republicans walk away from delivering for Wisconsinites
MADISON – The four Democratic members on the Joint Finance Committee released the following statement following Republicans abandoning a bipartisan compromise with Governor Evers: “Instead of fully funding our public schools, preventing the closure of child care centers, or meeting
Dept. of Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly criticizes GOP for abandoning budget talks, urges investment in K-12 education, child care, and higher ed
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature backing out of budget negotiations with Gov. Tony Evers. “The success of our state is directly tied to the health of our
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Statement from legislative Democratic leaders on budget negotiations
Madison, Wis. — Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine): “The people of Wisconsin have a reasonable expectation that their elected leaders will work together to produce a state budget that prioritizes
Budget talks between Evers, GOP leaders break down
GOP legislative leaders late today declared budget negotiations with Dem Gov. Tony Evers had reached an impasse and said they will now turn to the Joint Finance Committee to build their proposal.
Sen. Stafsholt, Rep. Moses: Testify on Wisconsin Farmland Protection Act
Madison – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) and Rep. Clint Moses (R – Menomonie) testified today in the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue on the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Act, the bill authored by the legislators. Their bill would
Assembly Republicans: Statement on budget negotiations
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