Christy Schwan & Patty Keuck: Congress puts millions at risk of losing health care access
We must protect Medicaid for the millions who rely on it. Tell Congress not to endanger the health of our country.
John Nichols: GOP reps choose oligarchy over feeding the poor
By moving the United States another step toward the wealth-dominated oligarchy that FDR warned against, Tiffany and his fellow Republicans made American less equal, less free and more vulnerable to “the most ancient of mankind’s enemies.”
James Causey: Trump worries more about South Africa’s nonexistent genocide than real US racism
I have always believed the Trump administration contained a troubling undercurrent of racism. The question is how we confront this injustice moving forward.
Spencer Black: Democracy’s demise is happening bit by bit, in plain sight
Donald Trump and his administration are slowly but inexorably eroding our American democracy in multiple ways. The end result may not be all that different than a military takeover and suspension of constitutional government, but it’s happening incrementally and on many fronts.
Vos: Lawmakers working to schedule another budget meeting with Evers
It would be their third day of meetings after they first got together March 26. Vos, R-Rochester, also confirmed legislative leaders met with Evers last week.
WED AM Update: Three announced candidates qualify for state Dem chair, other offices uncontested
From WisPolitics … — All three announced candidates for chair of the state Dem Party met the requirements to qualify for the race at next month’s convention. The other four races will be uncontested, including Secretrary of State Sarah Godlewski’s
U.S. Rep. Steil: Congratulates new USDA Wisconsin State Director of Rural Development, Andrew Iverson
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Andrew Iverson would serve as USDA’s State Director for Rural Development in Wisconsin. Following the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “Andrew’s demonstrated record of hard work, dedication, and professional
TUE PM Update: Vos: Lawmakers working to schedule another budget meeting with Evers
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told WisPolitics in a statement today GOP legislative leaders were working to schedule another meeting with Dem Gov. Tony Evers this week. It would be their third day of meetings after they
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
WI-Crop-Progress-05-27-25Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Secretary Rollins announces new slate of presidential appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development
(Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA)
WisGOP: Chairman Schimming statement on Iverson appointment
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the United States Department of Agriculture announced Andrew Iverson will serve as State Director for Rural Development in Wisconsin. “I’d like to congratulate Andrew Iverson on his appointment and thank him for his work as the Republican Party
Rep. Goodwin: Awarded fellowship to attend acclaimed Midwestern leadership institute
(Lombard, Ill.) May 27, 2025 — State Representative Russell Goodwin of Milwaukee was among 38 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Goodwin will meet with
Joint Finance to meet Thursday to take up DSPS, other budget areas
The Joint Finance Committee will meet Thursday to vote on eight agency budgets, including the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden under fire for voting to cut Medicaid, SNAP – then “Falsely Claim[ing]” he’s not cutting Medicaid, SNAP
Derrick Van Orden is facing further scrutiny after he cast the deciding vote last week to slash Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) – despite repeatedly telling Wisconsinites he’d oppose Medicaid and SNAP cuts, and then lying about the cuts he just rubberstamped. Now,
A Better Wisconsin Together: Releases statement of support for Meriter nurses
MADISON, Wis. — As local nurses at Unity Point Health Meriter begin a strike today, A Better Wisconsin Together issued the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with the nearly 1,000 SEIU Meriter Hospital nurses who are standing up