The 4th of July has just passed and Trump’s big, awful bill to destroy the American economy, cut taxes for the wealthiest segment of our society, pour billions into terrorizing all Americans through further weaponizing domestic raids, interrogations, incarceration and deportation of tens of thousands of people all over the

MADISON, Wis. — WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden has been falsely claiming he secured $1 billion for medicaid in Wisconsin, taking credit for Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ budget that actually secured the funding. This comes after he voted for the Big Ugly Bill that will cut roughly $1 trillion in federal Medicaid

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised more than $1.3 million for his campaign committees in the second quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign will also report over $3.6 million cash on hand.  After the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement:  “I’m

MADISON — The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) applauds the decision to increase county conservation staffing funding as part of the newly signed 2025-27 State Biennial Budget. For the first time in decades, the state will support the first three conservation staff positions in each county, at

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded nearly $2.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 18 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the construction,

17 Million Americans Will Lose Coverage, Uninsured Rate Will Explode Due to GOP Tax Scam Washington, D.C. – On July 4th, President Trump signed his big, ugly tax bill into law, sealing the fate of the American health care system. The GOP bill makes the largest health care cuts in

Plan Lowers Program Management Fee MADISON, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 college savings plan has reached a significant milestone of $6 billion in assets under management, triggering a reduction of the plan’s program management fee to 0.05% (5 basis points), effective July 1, 2025. This lower fee ensures

WEST BEND — Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced a Grassroots Leadership Council in support of his campaign for Governor. The Council consists of nearly 40 people from his Grassroots Coalition, including representatives from each Congressional district. Since starting his campaign for Governor on May 4, Josh has campaigned

WHITEWATER, Wis. – July 9, 2025.  Dr. Paul Ambrose, Dean of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, has been invited to join the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Global Americas Advisory Board with a three-year mandate from 2025 to 2028. This prestigious appointment recognizes Dean Ambrose’s expertise

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing his bid for governor, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Bill Berrien’s rich enough to buy himself some attention and clueless enough to think that’s going to work — just like Elon Musk did this past April only to see his political

Fond du Lac, WI— Member of the Colleges and Universities Committee, Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the sunset of its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA): “Meritocracy should be at the forefront of our institutions, especially at our

CONTACT: Preya Samsundarpress@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday.  On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s highest office, Berrien said in a statement, “Bureaucrats and politicians like Tony Evers have failed Wi… Please log in to access subscriber

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s retirement. Kummet will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. Her appointment is effective on July 28, 2025.  “With decades of experience in

MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state. “Wisconsin Task Force 1 brings together individuals from across the state

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about the UW System proposal to raise tuition by up to 5%, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents at their July 10 meeting: “A major concern for prospective students is the cost of a college education.

Madison, WI… Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers: “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling stripping the Legislature’s ability to oversee administrative rules is a

System Refuses Reform, Sticks Taxpayers with the Bill MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the UW System announced plans to raise tuition by up to 5 percent at each of its universities: “The UW System is thanking taxpayers for a $256 million funding increase in our new

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is now accepting applications for Price County District Attorney on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled after he previously began seeking applicants on June 3, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Matthew McElroy’s resignation, effective July 7,

Dairy Margin Coverage and conservation funding included in legislation GREEN BAY, Wis. — The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, included a number of dairy-focused provisions aligned with key priorities for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, including resetting of the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC),

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on Assembly Bill 140, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 16, a bipartisan bill that creates exceptions for Tax Increment District (TID) Number 5 in the city of Port Washington and TID Number 10 in the city of Beaver Dam to support attracting new data centers to these communities and to continue growing this… Please log