WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) introduced the Perinatal Workforce Act, legislation to address the urgent maternal health care crisis in the United States. Specifically, the bill will help grow the perinatal workforce by creating grant programs to increase the

MADISON, Wis. —  A leading union has declared its endorsement of Huma Ahsan for the Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1 judicial race. Judicial candidate Ahsan has received the endorsement of the Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin in the race for Dane County Circuit Court Branch

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) urges electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements or apply for financial assistance before the annual winter moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment expires on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The annual winter moratorium from November 1st

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealing yet another instance of the Biden administration’s failure to take immediate action to warn the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today released its 2026 construction season preview, highlighting substantial infrastructure improvements designed to modernize the state’s transportation system, enhance safety for all road users and continue to spur economic growth across Wisconsin. WisDOT has more than 400 highway improvement projects this season. “As our

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of National Ag Day, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) to introduce the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act, legislation aimed at improving access to mental health and addiction services for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. “Wisconsin’s farmers and ranchers

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Students who get a head start on college through University of Wisconsin–Green Bay dual enrollment programs will now receive a guaranteed financial boost when they continue their education at UW‑Green Bay. UW‑Green Bay has announced a $1,000 Dual Enrollment Scholarship for any student who has successfully completed a course with UW‑Green Bay

State prisons and county jails in Wisconsin in recent years have significantly expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder for those held in their facilities, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. However, some prisons and jails do not provide access to buprenorphine and methadone in particular, according to

MADISON — Wisconsin State Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis), joined by 37 fellow legislators, including Representative Tara Johnson and Senator Chris Larson, introduced legislation last week to completely decarbonize Wisconsin’s power sector by 2050. The bill, AB 1203, is the first of its kind for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Tenorio

MADISON, Wis. — This National Ag Day, Wisconsin’s farm economy is bearing the burden of GOP policies that drive costs up and stifle profits. Bankruptcies are up, sales are down, and GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany and his allies in Washington keep adding to the pain felt by farmers just

Milwaukee, WI. March 24, 2026 —  The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds Governor Tony Evers for vetoing AB 672, a dangerous piece of legislation that threatened to undermine fundamental constitutional rights and chill free speech across Wisconsin. AB 672 raised serious concerns among civil rights organizations, advocates, and community

Madison, Wisconsin (March 24, 2026) –The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order approving changes to the bar exam, including the adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination and a new process for transferring qualifying scores from other states. The change replaces Wisconsin’s current bar exam with the Uniform Bar Examination, a nationally recognized

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin voters prepare to cast ballots in the April 7th Supreme Court election, new reporting from Wisconsin Watch underscores what Republican leaders have been saying all along: Chris Taylor has a clear record of putting criminals ahead of victims, while Judge Maria Lazar has spent her career defending Wisconsin families,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement on Rep. Tenorio’s proposal to commit the state to 100% carbon-free energy by 2050: The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin welcomes efforts that move our state forward to build a more affordable, reliable clean energy future. The

Milwaukee, WI — State Representative Russell A. Goodwin Sr. released the following statement regarding recent violence in Milwaukee, calling for immediate and coordinated action to address public safety across the city: “The recent violence in Milwaukee is deeply concerning and requires immediate attention from leaders at every level of government.

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is pleased to announce that Abby Despins has joined the organization as Vice President of Education & Industry Relations. Despins brings nearly two decades of experience in the food industry, with a career spanning several companies that make up IDDBA’s vibrant membership. Most

OAK CREEK, Wis. – The International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) announced its endorsement of Oak Creek Mayor and Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council President Dan J. Bukiewicz in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District. Bradley Schwanda, the WI Political Legislative

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted legislation requesting an audit of recent employee benefits contracts to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and protect County finances. The resolution, authored by Supervisor Kathleen Vincent and co-sponsored by Supervisors Eckblad, Rolland, Taylor (District 17), Shea, and Logsdon, directs the Office of

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a mom in Derrick Van Orden’s district spoke to Spectrum News about the devastating impacts her family experiences as a result of rising insurance premiums. Republicans like Van Orden refused to extend ACA premium tax credits before they expired, driving premiums up across Wisconsin for families like Phyllis Jaworski’s. Now,

Also: 61% of Wisconsin voters disapprove of attacks on Iran Trump’s job approval dips from February and net approval of Trump hits lowest point for either of his presidential terms 59% favor U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Trump over tariff authority Wisconsinites divided on election accuracy, but trust state and