WisDems: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden is playing games with SNAP, Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner on Tuesday called attention to Derrick Van Orden’s hypocritical behavior toward Republican proposed changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Derrick Van Orden claims he’s against making cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, yet he voted for
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Ernst: Lead bipartisan bill to ensure coverage for children born with congenital anomalies or birth defects
Bill comes after Wisconsin child was denied coverage and forced to pay out of pocket for medically necessary care to manage birth defect WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of
UW–Eau Claire: Largest honors class headed down diverse pathways
Members of the largest honors program graduating class in University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire history will take vastly different routes to their professional careers after spring commencement. The 133 graduates of the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College have academic interests ranging
UW Health: Woman celebrates Mother’s Day and one year free of rare cancer
MADISON, Wis. – Lydia Dutcher went into labor with her first child Feb. 3, 2024. Her pregnancy had been healthy, and her labor wasn’t unusual, according to Dr. Danielle Hartwig, Dutcher’s primary care provider at UW Health, who also planned to deliver
Wisconsin Historical Society: Little Harbor Launch Shipwreck listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Door County, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little Harbor Launch Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 2025. The gas launch is located in Green Bay, in Door County. Little
Wisconsin Historical Society: Pabst Mansion re-listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the re-listing of the Pabst Mansion in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance on April 23, 2025. The building was originally constructed from 1890-1892 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues to stop illegal termination of federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding
Funding cuts threaten Wisconsin jobs, businesses, and nearly $63 million for state electric vehicle infrastructure MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 16 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration
‘F’ Trump hat derails Assembly hearing
An Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing was interrupted when Chair Ron Tusler, R-Harrison, paused the discussion over someone seeking to testify while wearing a hat with profanity insulting President Donald Trump.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting shooting range grant applications
Submit proposals by July 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through July 15, 2025. The grant program provides financial assistance for safe and accessible firearm or archery recreational shooting
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves $125 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission (SBC) met to approve important projects totaling approximately $125 million statewide. “Whether it’s supporting the success of students and our state’s dedicated public servants, investing in community infrastructure to
THU AM Update: Wisconsin joins suit challenging Trump halting EV grants
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced the state has joined a new lawsuit seeking to compel the Trump administration to release more than $60 million Wisconsin was slated to receive for electric vehicle infrastructure. President Donald Trump
Gov. Evers: Announces new lawsuit suing Trump administration, USDOT for obstructing Wisconsin infrastructure funding
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor slams Trump Administration for continuing to obstruct over $60 million in federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding Wisconsin was promised despite months of advocacy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from blocking over $60 million in National Electric… Please log in
Forward Latino: ICE detentions at courthouses harms public safety and undermines the rule of law
Forward Latino Press Release, ICE in Courthouses Harms Public Safety, May 7, 2025Download… 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
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Bill to combat explicit deepfakes receives public hearing
MADISON, WI – This morning, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) gave testimony on Assembly Bill 33, a bill he authored to combat the use of artificially generated images or videos to intimidate, harass, or coerce. Following the public hearing for
WED PM Update: ‘F’ Trump hat derails Assembly hearing
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing today was interrupted when Chair Ron Tusler, R-Harrison, paused the discussion over someone seeking to testify while wearing a hat with profanity insulting President Donald Trump. The committee recessed around 1