While President Biden and Democrats continue fighting to make health care more affordable and accessible, Donald Trump spent this week doubling down on his threats to rip away health care coverage and spike costs for millions of hardworking Americans by repealing the Affordable Care Act. In Florida: Florida’s Voice: Trump reignites

(Madison, WI) Madison activists are occupying Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office because she has refused to respond to her constituents calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. International human rights organizations are clear that we are witnessing major war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide. Over 20,000 civilians, including over 6,000

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul spoke out on Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act. Joined by Wisconsinites with personal experiences with the ACA, AG Kaul drew a sharp contrast between Republicans’ repeated attempts to rip away Wisconsinites’ health care, and President Biden and Democrats’

(MADISON) – Upon learning of the death of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day  O’Connor, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:  “As the first woman seated on the nation’s highest court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor did the  heavy lifting. She changed the trajectory of women in

Madison, WI – State Representatives Rob Swearingen, Calvin Callahan, and Senator Mary Felzkowski are seeking public input regarding the 2023 gun deer hunting season in Wisconsin – including, but not limited to, the gray wolf impact on our deer population. Event Details: Date: December 21st  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S.J.Res. 32. S.J.Res. 32 expresses Congress’s disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) burdensome and overly complex final rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. “I was proud to vote in support of

WISCONSIN — Today, North Carolina is beginning to implement its Medicaid expansion program, extending affordable health care to an estimated 600,000 people. As North Carolinians are finally given this long overdue relief, Republican lawmakers in 10 states, including Wisconsin, are blocking the lifesaving program. As a result, nearly 3.5 million

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nominations are now open for the 20th annual Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Invader Crusaders Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 18, 2024. Invader Crusaders are Wisconsin residents and organizations who made significant contributions in 2023 to prevent, control or

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231201gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Zimmerman (R – River Falls) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  We are absolutely living in unprecedented times, and we’re all enamored by ChatGPT and all  the wonderful things that generative AI is doing. And as big and as impactful as

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231201demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health during the holiday season. Earlier this year, in recognition of the troubling statistics seen over the past few years regarding mental health and the growing demand for m… Please

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s resignation, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Gagliardi will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Frank Gagliardi has strong connections to

MILWAUKEE — The Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University will be the new home of Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM), a nonprofit organization formed to increase strategic partnerships between community service providers and address generational trauma in Milwaukee. Barbara Pierson has been hired as program coordinator for SWIM and will

MADISON – Today, a lawsuit was filed challenging 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, which significantly curtailed the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My path into state politics was, in large part, because of the wrongdoings that resulted from Act

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s resignation, effective Nov. 17, 2023. Young will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.  “Toni Young is a well-respected

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Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics  Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date  measure of U.S. cattle inventories.  “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions and plan for  herd expansion or reduction. It also helps

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“Lead is a neurotoxin that causes irreversible harm to children’s development. Thousands of children in Milwaukee test positive for elevated lead blood levels every year.  The lead epidemic creates inequities for our children before they even have a chance to grow, which is why ending this crisis continues to be

November 30, 2023, Madison, Wis. – More than $280,000 in cash awards and solar panel donations were awarded to 18 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 13th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to the development of 1,600 kilowatts (kW) of solar electricity added