The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded grants for a new program designed to help families and pregnant people experiencing homelessness. Using funds from the Children’s Health Insurance Program Housing Support Initiative, selected homeless assistance providers will offer a set of supportive housing services, including housing consultation, transition supports,

MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice Chair, Rep. Lee Snodgrass, released the following statement: “Today marks the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to celebrate the resilience and power of the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “During my time in Washington, there have been six debt ceiling increases,” said Grothman. “None of these bills did anything to curb spending and instead heightened spending and increased

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate two Wisconsin state park milestones this weekend. Roche-A-Cri State Park will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and the Bearskin State Trail is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 3. The Bearskin State Trail, with endpoints in Minocqua and

As Wisconsin’s summer weather settles in, motorcycle season is in full gear, which means drivers will be sharing the road with smaller vehicles through fall. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of the Month reminds vehicle drivers and motorcyclists to share the road to keep all travelers safe. There are roughly 2,000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Northern Great Lakes Wolf Recovery Act, new legislation to develop a regional-specific plan based in science to delist the gray wolf population in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The legislation would create an advisory committee comprised of members representing agriculture,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address as he kicks off June as Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland. Throughout the month of June, the governor will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland, sharing a video message celebrating Wisconsin’s strong dairy tradition and proclaiming June 2023 as “June Dairy Month” across the state. The governor’s Dairy Month video message is available here, and a transcript of the message is available

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Van Orden voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the largest deficit reduction bill in history, that responsibly raises the debt ceiling while stopping out-of-control inflationary spending. “I did exactly what I said I would do by responsibly raising the debt ceiling, making sure the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a bill that would reduce the deficit by more than $2 trillion and implement commonsense reforms that help grow the economy and rein in government spending. “In 2022, the American people gave Republicans

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “This evening, the House passed the largest deficit reduction bill in the history of our country, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. The agreement between House Republicans and President Biden avoids default, caps spending, protects

“I resent that this extreme House GOP majority used their power to create a debt default crisis, holding the American people hostage and pushing our country to the brink of catastrophe unless their demands were met. I voted to raise the debt ceiling three times under the Trump administration because

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to support the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation to limit the future growth of government spending, save taxpayer dollars, grow the economy, and responsibly raise the debt ceiling. “Washington’s out of control spending is harming American families through higher

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against the Bipartisan Budget Bill: “For months, I have been calling on Speaker McCarthy to put a clean debt ceiling bill on the floor to avoid bringing

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported how the PACT Act is delivering for Wisconsin veterans by expanding VA health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Senator Tammy Baldwin was proud to help pass the PACT Act in 2022 to expand health care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to reintroduce the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does more to prioritize passenger safety by appropriately considering carry-on baggage, people with disabilities, seniors and children in its emergency evacuation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently appeared on the Epoch Times’ new documentary, Unseen. The feature length production goes in-depth on the hidden stories of the vaccine-injured. Since the rollout of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, the senator has brought awareness to the concerns and stories of those who

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature doubled down on their anti-abortion extremism by proposing a package of legislation to enshrine Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban into law. The new Republican effort to cement the 1849 ban in state statute was announced on the same day that new reporting from POLITICO detailed just

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on a series of bills to update the Wisconsin National Guard’s sexual misconduct procedures. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) served as a member of the Legislative Council Study Committee where these bills originated. Senator

26 Wisconsin groups called on Governor Evers to veto bills that could reduce access to health care and unemployment insurance benefits for thousands of Wisconsin families.  “The package of bills rushed through the Assembly scapegoats low-wage Wisconsinites who are fighting to take care of themselves and their families,” stated Truth