Gov. Evers: Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2026, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to explore how saving with a 529 college

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Rep. Udell: Highlights 2025-2026 session victories

MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Veto Review Floor Period officially came to an end for the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State Assembly Session. Representative Udell (D – 47th District) released the following statement: “This past session, ten new Democratic seats and twenty-three

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin begins offering occupational therapy compact privilege

Madison – Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary, Dan Hereth, announced this morning that Wisconsin is now offering Occupational Therapy (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Compact privileges, becoming the eighth state to open OT Compact applications.   This means OT/OTA professionals credentialed in Wisconsin can now apply for compact privilege to practice in the

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WisDems: Van Orden continues to support costly Iran war

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday marked 3 months since Donald Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, leading to 13 service members losing their lives and skyrocketing gas prices. Derrick Van Orden has been loudly cheering on the war, begging Trump to violate ceasefires and continue bombing Iran, while also calling the military

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Madison Summit to help educate groups on human trafficking

Madison, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Massage Therapy & Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board is hosting a Human Trafficking Summit on June 2, in conjunction with the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).  The one-day educational event brings together diverse groups interested in advancing collaborative efforts to eliminate human trafficking.   Regulatory boards, law

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Gov. Evers: Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2026, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to explore how saving with a 529 college savings plan can support a wide range of higher education

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Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition: Hosts statewide rallies – Our maps, our say

WHAT: Wisconsin has the chance to secure fair maps with an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) and protect our multi-racial democracy. In light of the Callais decision which destroyed the Voting Rights Act, the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is firing up our demand for an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) that empowers citizens,  not political

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WisDems: ICYMI: Republican Rep. Bryan Steil takes credit for funding he voted against

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from HuffPost exposes Bryan Steil’s attempt to claim credit for a lead-pipe reduction program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which Steil voted against. Fortunately, this Democratic-led effort to make drinking water safer by finding and replacing lead pipes will benefit Wisconsinites, regardless if Steil tries to sneakily

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Sapik campaign: Iron County sheriff endorses Angie Sapik for Senate

Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief Bill Hagstrom, and former Attorney General JB Van Hollen who

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Milwaukee County Board passes Resolution 26-447 condemning detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding immediate release

May 28, 2026, MILWAUKEE, WI   Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 16 to 2 to pass Resolution 26-447, condemning the detention of community leader Salah Sarsour and demanding his immediate release from federal custody. The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds the Board’s decisive action and extends a

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Rep. Udell: Highlights 2025-2026 session victories

MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Veto Review Floor Period officially came to an end for the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State Assembly Session. Representative Udell (D – 47th District) released the following statement: “This past session, ten new Democratic seats and twenty-three new Democratic members were sworn into the State Assembly. While

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