MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul on Thursday announced that criminal charges have been filed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) against a Milwaukee woman for allegedly submitting more than $1 million in fraudulent claims to the Wisconsin Medicaid program. “Medicaid dollars must go toward the services they’re

Washington, D.C. — This week, voters catapulted Democrats into power after Donald Trumpand Republicans took a wrecking ball to American health care to pay for tax breaks forbillionaires and big corporations. This Democratic health care wave election was powered byhealth care champions like Congressman Mark Pocan and Congresswoman Gwen Moore,

Polk County, WI — Senator-Elect Erik Severson released the following statement today afterSenator Julian Bradley and Senator Romaine Quinn were elected as Minority Leader andAssistant Minority Leader, respectively. “After Tuesday’s results, it was clear that we needed to take a new path forward, and I believethat Senator Bradley is the

KENOSHA, Wis. – The Carthage College Board of Trustees has approved an expansion of the Light that Travels fundraising campaign, increasing the goal to $120 million and placing student scholarships at the forefront of the campaign’s next chapter. Carthage met the campaign’s original $100 million campaign goal last week. Rather than

MADISON, Wis.—On the recommendation of the 23-member Search & Screen Committee, the Special Regent Committee for the UW-Madison Chancellor Search has identified three finalists who have agreed to be interviewed for the position and appear at public forums next week. The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: The finalists will

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, following the November 3rd General Election, delivered his weekly radio address thanking the local clerks, election administrators, poll workers, voter education groups, and postal service workers for their dedicated work to ensure Wisconsin once again had a fair, safe, and secure election. This comes

MADISON, WI – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising cost-share requirements for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives program following engagement with the four DBI centers and dairy industry stakeholders, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) noted today. Under revisions to the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the

Madison) Senate Republicans today elected Sen. Julian Bradley (R – New Berlin) to serve as Minority Leader of the Wisconsin State Senate for the upcoming legislative session. Bradley, who represents the 28th Senate District in portions of Waukesha, Racine and Walworth counties, will lead the caucus into the new session

BARABOO, WI — State Representative Karen DeSanto is celebrating her re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly following the November 3, 2026, general election. Her victory in the 40th Assembly District reflects the dedication of grassroots volunteers, strong community relationships, and the support of voters throughout the district. DeSanto’s campaign was

“Congratulations to Governor-elect David Crowley and Lt. Governor-elect Sarah Godlewski on their victory, and to the newly elected members of the Wisconsin Legislature. As Wisconsin prepares for a new legislative session, there is an opportunity to address some of the important energy challenges facing our state. “Wisconsin families and businesses

MADISON — The School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously today, 7-0, to affirm the dissolution of the Hustisford School District and transfer the entire district to the Dodgeland School District. The independent, seven-member SDBAB reached its decision following public hearings, public comment, and discussion, with all seven members voting

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is saddened to report the death of an infant associated with the ongoing measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin. This is the first death of this kind reported in Wisconsin since 1990. The coroner listed the immediate cause of death as measles. To protect

MADISON, WI – In response to a shift in power in Wisconsin’s Capitol, iuscely Flores,Organizing Director for the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, issued the followingstatement: “On Tuesday, gerrymandering backfired across America. Despite federal efforts to rigmaps and a Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for a handful of Southernstates

MADISON, WI. — On November 3rd, Wisconsin elected David Crowley as the next governor and sent new Democratic majorities to the State Senate and Assembly. Representative Randy Udell (D – 47th District) released the following statement: “Congratulations to David Crowley for becoming our next governor and for helping lead a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that the PSC awarded nearly $58 million to expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities through the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program. Gov. Evers and his administration have done more to expand access