Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: “Van Orden’s Calls for Cuts to the VA” receive further backlash [Wisconsin Independent]
Derrick Van Orden continues to receive backlash for his “calls for cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs” that make his dangerous agenda clear – Van Orden is a direct threat to Wisconsin veterans’ health care. Refusing to stand up to
Rep. Phelps: Introduces bill to maintain caps on private education spending
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) introduced today LRB-2916/1, a bill to maintain existing enrollment caps on Wisconsin’s statewide school voucher program. This bill, introduced alongside Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Sen.
Talking Trade with Chris Wojtowicz, Wisconsin Small Business Development Center
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Chris Wojtowicz of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center discusses the latest developments in federal tariff policy.
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Health Services: Continue administration’s efforts to combat lead poisoning statewide with permanent rule
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has finalized a new rule, making permanent an emergency rule that the governor approved in January, to combat lead poisoning statewide by lowering the lead poisoning threshold to 3.5
TUE News Summary: Evers pushing for permanent staff to handle professional licenses as part of state budget
TOP STORIES As lawmakers craft budget, DSPS pushes for staff to handle professional licenses… with temporary positions on track to expire later this year, [DSPS] is set to lose close to 30 contract employees who process license applications and handle
Judy Karofsky: The assisted living industry affects us all
Our obligation is to work together to create and advance a care plan that will honor the defenseless and protect our most vulnerable. This is a call for action, a call to the people who have the ability and responsibility to make changes and regulate a critical industry. We want and need safe, affordable housing for our aging friends and family members—and for ourselves.
Sam Berman: We are called the greatest generation for good reason. Here’s why.
It is right and important that we remember and grieve with the families, the mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, who lost loved ones in America’s wars.
Dave Cieslewicz: The future of war
It’s Memorial Day, so let’s do some reflecting on war. Here’s my key reflection: the most dangerous thing we face right now may be the passing of the WW II generation. Here’s why.
Steven Walters: Three political veterans vie to head Wisconsin Democrats
The victor will succeed Ben Wikler.
Joe Handrick: Evers’ current map was no ‘least-change’ effort—it was a partisan play
If Evers were truly adhering to the court’s directive, he would have made the smallest possible changes to balance populations, not orchestrated a wholesale transfer of tens of thousands of voters to reshape electoral outcomes.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for Sandhill State Wildlife Area learn how to hung deer program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Learn to Hunt Deer program at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Applications will be accepted through July 1. Sandhill’s Learn-to-Hunt workshops include classroom instruction, hands-on field experience and a mentored
Bill Kaplan: GOP-led House passed cruel deceptive cuts
The GOP-led House passage of the misnamed “One Big Beautiful Act” cuts taxes mostly for the wealthy, shreds food aid and health care coverage, and massively increases the national debt.
Gregory Humphrey: Seriously harsh and fiscally unsound House budget bill requires Senate redo
Medicaid cuts are what the Senators will be most attuned to as they now take up the highly flawed and overly mean-spirited House bill.
David Blaska: Worse than Watergate
What did Democrats know and who will be held accountable?
Michelle Bryant: America for sale? Luxury over leadership
Under the Trump administration, a troubling narrative has emerged that America might as well have a metaphorical “For Sale” sign plastered across its forehead—or perhaps, more aptly, Uncle Sam’s.