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Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), a science-based conservation nonprofit, urges the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to keep the 2009 Endangerment Finding in place and to maintain the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and
With less than 50 days left until Election Day and the start of early voting today in Virginia, Democratic nominees for Virginia Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi, and New Jersey Lt. Governor, Dr. Dale Caldwell, are continuing to slam their Republican
MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced CWD Prevention Package. The three bills within this package aim to combat, monitor, and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD). “The package we introduced today was
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Examiner profiled two key 2026 State Senate battlegrounds and highlighted Brookfield businesswoman and data strategist Sarah Harrison, the first Democrat to enter the race for Senate District 5 (Milwaukee & Waukesha counties). What the story says about
WEST BEND, WI – Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) field teams from FEMA will open next week in the Village of Richfield and the Village of Germantown. The DSAs will have representatives available to help with FEMA applications Monday, September 22 through
MILWAUKEE – This week, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus began its statewide listening tour to build a Black Policy Agenda for all to thrive, with stops in Green Bay and Racine. The caucus members heard from over 100 residents on changes
Today, every single Republican of the Wisconsin congressional delegation voted against Democrats’ budget bill, which would reverse Trump’s $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and permanently expand an insurance premium tax credit that is set to expire at the end of the year.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed how WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s threats to withhold federal funding, over his disdain for the First Amendment, from Eau Claire could significantly harm the community. Van Orden’s threats came in one of the over
Mexico City, Mexico—Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Wisconsin) joined distinguished leaders from across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico today as a panelist at the Mexican-American Policy Alliance Summit in Mexico City. The conference convened elected officials, nonprofit and business leaders, and
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Medical Examining Board (MEB) has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, led by the Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation. The designation is a recognition that the MEB’s license applications are
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Senate Republicans held a public hearing to talk about standing up for Wisconsin’s veterans. While Senator Jacque did show up to work for a change – Senate Democrats, our state’s veterans, and their loved ones are wondering if he and
Centers open through mid- October to help residents with flood damage apply for federal assistance (Waukesha, WI) – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Tuesday, September 23, at Butler Village Hall, with Brookfield and Muskego to follow, to assist residents with
Madison – Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) joined Representatives Lindee Brill, Bob Donovan, Chuck Wichgers, and Senator Chris Kapenga to introduce new legislation aimed at closing a troubling gap in Wisconsin’s hemp laws. The proposed bill addresses a legal
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced approximately $9.3 million in grants to four Wisconsin organizations to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The Wisconsin organizations receiving grants are: Veterans Path to Hope $2,717,963 Indianhead Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration for censoring critics and infringing on Americans’ First Amendment right to free speech. The Senators specifically called out Federal Communications
Madison – At yesterday’s committee hearing about SB 311, Senators Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) lied about a woman who self-deported, claiming she died. Senator Carpenter disrupted the meeting multiple times and at one point lunged over a
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. “At this point in time, the responsible choice is to keep the government running through November 21, 2025.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Big Event for Kids, presented by Schreiber Foods, will once again bring joy to families across the community. Now in its 36th year, this free community tradition will take place at Heritage Hill State Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted against the partisan government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower premiums for millions of Americans. Republicans drafted this bill without any input from Democrats.
Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session next week in Washburn to help make sure victims of
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), a science-based conservation nonprofit, urges the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to keep the 2009 Endangerment Finding in place and to maintain the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. WGF is submitting detailed comments opposing the EPA’s proposed
With less than 50 days left until Election Day and the start of early voting today in Virginia, Democratic nominees for Virginia Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi, and New Jersey Lt. Governor, Dr. Dale Caldwell, are continuing to slam their Republican opponents’ far-right agendas and shared their stories on the campaign
MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced CWD Prevention Package. The three bills within this package aim to combat, monitor, and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD). “The package we introduced today was made in an effort to fight the spread of CWD,
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Examiner profiled two key 2026 State Senate battlegrounds and highlighted Brookfield businesswoman and data strategist Sarah Harrison, the first Democrat to enter the race for Senate District 5 (Milwaukee & Waukesha counties). What the story says about Harrison● First in the race. Harrison announced weeks before another
WEST BEND, WI – Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) field teams from FEMA will open next week in the Village of Richfield and the Village of Germantown. The DSAs will have representatives available to help with FEMA applications Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26, from 9am – 6pm. DSA teams support
MILWAUKEE – This week, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus began its statewide listening tour to build a Black Policy Agenda for all to thrive, with stops in Green Bay and Racine. The caucus members heard from over 100 residents on changes they would like to see from the State Legislature. Chair
Today, every single Republican of the Wisconsin congressional delegation voted against Democrats’ budget bill, which would reverse Trump’s $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and permanently expand an insurance premium tax credit that is set to expire at the end of the year. If this tax credit isn’t extended, health care premiums will skyrocket
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed how WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s threats to withhold federal funding, over his disdain for the First Amendment, from Eau Claire could significantly harm the community. Van Orden’s threats came in one of the over 850 tweets he has posted since the death of Charlie
Mexico City, Mexico—Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Wisconsin) joined distinguished leaders from across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico today as a panelist at the Mexican-American Policy Alliance Summit in Mexico City. The conference convened elected officials, nonprofit and business leaders, and policy experts from both sides of the aisle to strengthen
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Medical Examining Board (MEB) has been recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare, led by the Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation. The designation is a recognition that the MEB’s license applications are free from overly broad and invasive mental health questions. “Our
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Senate Republicans held a public hearing to talk about standing up for Wisconsin’s veterans. While Senator Jacque did show up to work for a change – Senate Democrats, our state’s veterans, and their loved ones are wondering if he and his ineffectual Republican friends plan on actually doing anything? They
Centers open through mid- October to help residents with flood damage apply for federal assistance (Waukesha, WI) – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Tuesday, September 23, at Butler Village Hall, with Brookfield and Muskego to follow, to assist residents with uninsured losses or unmet needs from the Aug. 9–12 storms
Madison – Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) joined Representatives Lindee Brill, Bob Donovan, Chuck Wichgers, and Senator Chris Kapenga to introduce new legislation aimed at closing a troubling gap in Wisconsin’s hemp laws. The proposed bill addresses a legal loophole that has allowed potentially dangerous, psychoactive THC products to
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced approximately $9.3 million in grants to four Wisconsin organizations to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The Wisconsin organizations receiving grants are: Veterans Path to Hope $2,717,963 Indianhead Community Ac… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration for censoring critics and infringing on Americans’ First Amendment right to free speech. The Senators specifically called out Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr for censoring Jimmy Kimmel and
Madison – At yesterday’s committee hearing about SB 311, Senators Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) lied about a woman who self-deported, claiming she died. Senator Carpenter disrupted the meeting multiple times and at one point lunged over a table and attempted to take the gavel away from the
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. “At this point in time, the responsible choice is to keep the government running through November 21, 2025. As President Trump has echoed, a shutdown would only create
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Big Event for Kids, presented by Schreiber Foods, will once again bring joy to families across the community. Now in its 36th year, this free community tradition will take place at Heritage Hill State Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted against the partisan government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower premiums for millions of Americans. Republicans drafted this bill without any input from Democrats. “Republicans refused to correct ripping away healthcare from 15 million