Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Health threats from climate change are on the rise, a new collaborative effort launches on Earth Day to call for local solutions to safeguard Wisconsinites
Madison, WI– From hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the state to sweltering heat waves and record-setting floods, our changing climate is taking a toll on the health of Wisconsinites. In response, a statewide coalition of health and climate professionals has come
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: On Senate passage of bill expanding Medicaid coverage for mothers
MADISON, WI – Today, in an inspiring display of bipartisanship, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 23, which guarantees all mothers on Medicaid with coverage for a year after giving birth, with only one Senator voting in opposition. Senator
Rep. Vining: Postpartum Medicaid extension passes state Senate
MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23: “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas,” said Grothman. “It is heartwarming to see such grieving over
Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association: Democratic lt. governors urge President Trump to safeguard science across the federal government
WASHINGTON – This week, Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging the administration to support
UW-Milwaukee: Cheng receives Shaw Scientist Award to study why some breast cancer cells survive radiation
MILWAUKEE_Qingsu Cheng, a researcher in UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, is investigating why some breast cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment – only to “wake up” later and revive malignancy. Cheng, an assistant professor of
Senate approves extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months for new mothers
The state Senate overwhelmingly approved the legislation. But like last session, it continues to face opposition from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Marquette Law School: To feature the ‘Face of the Case’ in landmark student First Amendment rights case, April 24
MILWAUKEE — Mary Beth Tinker, a plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case which ruled that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at
Rep. Spaude: 2025 NFL Draft begins in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis – Green Bay state legislators are excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week. The event will take place in and around Lambeau Field, the Titletown District, and downtown Green Bay from April 24th to the
Jodi Jean Amble: If AI is the future, we need to power it with the clean energy of the future
Wisconsin can either cling to an outdated energy model built on pollution, price volatility, and energy dollars sent out of state, or we can invest in a clean, resilient future powered by homegrown energy.
Chelsea Chandler: On this Earth Day, stand up for our environment by saying ‘yes’
The environmental movement cut its teeth by saying “no” to the problem of pollution. The time has come to build on this legacy and say “yes” to solutions: “yes” to clean energy, “yes” to thriving Wisconsin communities, and “yes” to a brighter future.
Ashanti Hamilton: Earth Day every day: Investing in Milwaukee’s water, workforce, and future
Milwaukee’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. From the Ecofactory’s clean energy innovations to workforce programs rooted in equity, this city continues to show how environmental progress and economic opportunity can go hand in hand. Earth Day reminds us of what’s at stake – but Milwaukee reminds us of what’s possible.
Allison Werner: Green Amendment enshrines rights in constitution. This is popular on all sides.
Clean Water Now referendums in 2021 and 2022 showed strong, nonpartisan success when voters were directly asked on their ballots how much they care about Wisconsin’s water.
Dave Cieslewicz: How environmentalists have gone astray
It’s Earth Day and a good time to revisit Line 5 and what that awful saga has to say about what’s become of the environmental movement — or maybe what it has always been.
MD Kittle: Expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court seat already paying off for wealthy leftist donors
The cemented left-led court has upheld Democrat Gov. Tony Evers’ veto trick to increase public school funding for the next four centuries.