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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced their Health Care Affordability Act—legislation to make permanent the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for Marketplace coverage, which would prevent millions of Americans’ health
Madison, WI – Today, Brittany Kinser, Candidate for DPI Superintendent, released her campaign priorities across multiple digital platforms including her new website, video, and multiple social media channels. Brittany’s campaign priorities center around restoring high academic standards for Wisconsin kids and are
Now is the time to apply to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector. The deadline for applications to join the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes is Jan. 19, 2025. The Wisconsin State Patrol accepts in-state and out-of-state applicants who are
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions. Family and friends joined Gov. Tony Evers, DNR assistant secretary Mark
Madison, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – the youngest state chair in the country – endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In her statement, she cited Wikler’s platform released
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), member of the House Labor Caucus and Chair of the International Workers’ Rights Caucus, endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a statement, Representative Schakowsky cited Wikler’s ability
MILWAUKEE – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. “I am honored to have been re-elected for my second term as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. The primary
TOP STORIES State Building Commission approves funding for UW-Madison engineering building… approves revised proposal to shift unspent funds … new proposal broke the $70M [UWEC left-over] into two chunks, requiring two votes.* unanimously sent $29M to engineering building [total cost:
Surplus needs to be considered one-time money.
Failure is not an option. Even under Trump, 7 states expanded Medicaid because of bipartisan voter support. It’s what most Wisconsin voters want.
Wisconsin’s education test scores and the legacy of state intervention.
Direct democracy is the surest route to tyranny, the latest attempt by the left to subvert representative democracy. Evers’s ballot initiative proposal would erode stability, squash deliberation, crumble our system of checks and balances, and elevate radical formulations of policy into special-interest impulse-driven elections.
Last month, as most readers are aware, a school shooting occurred right here in Madison. This resulted in a horrifying murder of a student and teacher, physical harm to others, and countless mental health challenges rippling throughout the community.
To serve my new district, I am excited to be appointed again as the ranking member of the Committee on Children and Families and the Committee on Tourism. I will also serve in a new role on the Committee on Agriculture.
I’m an anti-Trump fiscal conservative — and I’d love to see anyone in MAGA world actually cut spending.
Allowing in more immigrants, skilled and unskilled, would not just create jobs. It could increase tax revenue, help finance Social Security, bring new home buyers, and improve the business environment. Every business sector in every state needs workers!
The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and the excesses of capitalism.
We need measurable goals to make Milwaukee and Wisconsin better this year.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced their Health Care Affordability Act—legislation to make permanent the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for Marketplace coverage, which would prevent millions of Americans’ health care costs from increasing next year. In Wisconsin, 231,000 Wisconsinites – ove… Please
Madison, WI – Today, Brittany Kinser, Candidate for DPI Superintendent, released her campaign priorities across multiple digital platforms including her new website, video, and multiple social media channels. Brittany’s campaign priorities center around restoring high academic standards for Wisconsin kids and are informed by over 25 years of experience as a former
Now is the time to apply to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector. The deadline for applications to join the 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes is Jan. 19, 2025. The Wisconsin State Patrol accepts in-state and out-of-state applicants who are new to law enforcement or have previous experience. Applications for
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions. Family and friends joined Gov. Tony Evers, DNR assistant secretary Mark Aquino and DNR chief conservation warden Casey Krueger for the
Madison, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – the youngest state chair in the country – endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In her statement, she cited Wikler’s platform released this morning, which includes robust commitments to young Democrats, as
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), member of the House Labor Caucus and Chair of the International Workers’ Rights Caucus, endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a statement, Representative Schakowsky cited Wikler’s ability to organize across communities and deliver historic resources to the
MILWAUKEE – This afternoon, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. “I am honored to have been re-elected for my second term as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation. The primary role of the Vice Chair is to support and implement
TOP STORIES State Building Commission approves funding for UW-Madison engineering building… approves revised proposal to shift unspent funds … new proposal broke the $70M [UWEC left-over] into two chunks, requiring two votes.* unanimously sent $29M to engineering building [total cost: $419.8M] and $5.4M to UW-Stout, $10.5M to UW-Whitewater.* 5-3 shifted
Surplus needs to be considered one-time money.
Failure is not an option. Even under Trump, 7 states expanded Medicaid because of bipartisan voter support. It’s what most Wisconsin voters want.
Wisconsin’s education test scores and the legacy of state intervention.
Direct democracy is the surest route to tyranny, the latest attempt by the left to subvert representative democracy. Evers’s ballot initiative proposal would erode stability, squash deliberation, crumble our system of checks and balances, and elevate radical formulations of policy into special-interest impulse-driven elections.
Last month, as most readers are aware, a school shooting occurred right here in Madison. This resulted in a horrifying murder of a student and teacher, physical harm to others, and countless mental health challenges rippling throughout the community.
To serve my new district, I am excited to be appointed again as the ranking member of the Committee on Children and Families and the Committee on Tourism. I will also serve in a new role on the Committee on Agriculture.
I’m an anti-Trump fiscal conservative — and I’d love to see anyone in MAGA world actually cut spending.
Allowing in more immigrants, skilled and unskilled, would not just create jobs. It could increase tax revenue, help finance Social Security, bring new home buyers, and improve the business environment. Every business sector in every state needs workers!
The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and the excesses of capitalism.
We need measurable goals to make Milwaukee and Wisconsin better this year.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says Senate Republicans will “pull out all the policy issues right away” when Gov. Tony Evers introduces his budget plan.