WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 13 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support for this package. “Medicare Advantage is a tragic emblem of

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced legislation to allow Wisconsin clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day. Forty-three other states permit election officials to begin processing absentee/mail ballots prior to the election including in Texas,

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defenders announced Friday that it will partner with the University of Wisconsin Law School to strengthen the school’s Public Defender Project, which has been preparing aspiring attorneys for roles in public defense since 1991. Building on the program’s strong foundation, SPD and UW Law are

Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) and St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) are proud to announce a meaningful partnership aimed at improving community health by expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. WWH has donated a parcel of land near the original Baldwin hospital site to SCV Habitat, supporting

As cuts to SNAP and skyrocketing grocery costs increase demand for assistance, Opportunity Wisconsin hosts chili cook-off to support local nonprofit helping western Wisconsin families EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This Saturday, Eau Claire residents can support their neighbors in need and sample chili from local surprise guest chefs who are

WISCONSIN – Today, 46 instances of suspected election fraud were referred to prosecutors for further investigation and prosecution. Wisconsin’s decentralized structure ensures that voter rolls and and records are reviewed multiple times on Election Day before results are certified, and their efforts rooted out these limited instances of suspected election fraud

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) led the entire Wisconsin House delegation in reintroducing a bipartisan House Resolution honoring the victims of the devastating attack on the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021. Congressman Fitzgerald also introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail

In FY 2023-24, WEDC administered 25 economic development programs under which it allocated an estimated $76.0 million in tax credits; awarded $24.5 million in grants and $2.0 million in loans; and authorized local governments to issue $20.2 million in bonds. WEDC’s information indicated that 30,254 awards closed from FY 2011-12

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, celebrates the unanimous passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222) in the U.S. Senate. The bill expands the milk and beverage options available to schools, including

MADISON, WI –– Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Chair of the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness, sharply criticized newly announced changes at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that roll back federal support for Housing First, a model widely regarded as the most effective, evidence-based strategy for

City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partner CFC Action Fund (together, CFC), condemns the Milwaukee Board of School Directors for voting six to two to renew the charter for Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Northwest for only one year, despite the MPS charter school review committee’s recommendation of a

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representatives Clinton Anderson, Darrin Madison, and Alex Joers, along with Senators Jeff Smith, Mark Spreitzer, and Dora Drake, introduced LRB-4601. This bill creates the Revitalize Wisconsin program, an initiative providing grants and direct services to local governments, dry cleaners, and private parties including innocent landowners to

Madison, WI — November 19, 2025 — A new survey by the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin highlights the immense burden carried by unpaid family caregivers across the state. More than 525 respondents shared their experiences, painting a stark picture of the challenges faced by families who provide essential care without

Creating seamless transfer opportunities for students  MADISON, WIS.– Madison College, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have forged a new articulation agreement to enhance the goals of future early childhood educators.  Students completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Early Childhood Education at any Wisconsin Technical College that offers the program are eligible. The program-to-program agreement between UW-Whitewater

Madison, Wis. (November 20, 2025) – Henry J. Predolin Foundation has announced a grant of $1,000,000 to Edgewood University for scholarships to be awarded to approximately 150 students from all class standings, including transfer students. “Since 2008, Edgewood University has benefitted from generous grants from the late Henry Predolin through

Protect Our Care’s New Greed Watch Report Reveals Big Drug Companies Have Raked in Over $36 Billion In Profits in Q3 While Raising Prices on Hard-Working Families Washington, D.C. – Today, House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr (D-NJ-06), House Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard

CAMBRIDGE, WI – Senate Democrats made the eighth stop on their Affordable Wisconsin Tour today at Hinchley’s Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Melissa Ratcliff, and Senator Sarah Keyeski toured the farm with owner Tina Hinchley to hear firsthand how rising costs are affecting Wisconsin farmers and families. Wisconsin

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. The holidays are right around the corner, and here at the State Capitol, we’re getting ready to decorate, but we need your help! Every year, the Capitol’s Holiday Tree is filled with handmade ornaments from kids, students, and families from every corner of

MADISON, WI — The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) strongly echoes and amplifies the call for comprehensive pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform issued by former Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt. In a striking and unprecedented critique from the former leader of the PBM industry’s own

Hey, Wisconsin. State Senator Chris Kapenga here. You know, affordability seems to be a flash word that’s being used a lot in politics right now. And the reality is, I think all of us are dealing with skyrocketing prices, struggling with financial budgets. And that’s why one of the bills