MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her broader plan to make life less expensive for Wisconsinites. “Health

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and the role career and technical education plays in preparing Wisconsin students for success after Governor Tony Evers proclaimed February 2026 as CTE Month in Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced construction efforts on the Samers Bay breakwall project are planned to resume this winter, with a portion of the construction likely to occur during the sturgeon spearing season. The main objective of the project is to install an offshore breakwall

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin through March 27, 2026. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Growers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by March 27, 2026 and include signatures

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to learn about flood risks across the state and available flood insurance options during Flood Insurance Awareness Week, Feb. 1-7, 2026. According to the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts’ 2021 Assessment Report, the past decade was the wettest on

MADISON, WI — Senator Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined community members in Sun Prairie, the Groundhog Capital of the World, to celebrate the annual Groundhog Day tradition and to present the Governor’s official proclamation recognizing the historic occasion. The celebration centers on Sun Prairie’s most famous resident, Jimmy the Groundhog, whose seasonal prediction

Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan outlined his plan to create a state commission empowered to hold ICE accountable for enforcement abuses. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Brennan’s proposal that would “collect footage of incidents involving federal immigration authorities, like the shootings of two Minneapolis protesters by immigration agent…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass five bipartisan full-year funding bills, keep the government open, and set a two-week deadline to negotiate a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that delivers accountability and puts commonsense guardrails on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today announced his plan to create the Wisconsin Accountability Commission to collect, preserve, and review evidence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement abuses and activity in Wisconsin. “The murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the separating of children from their parents and the

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act, known as the OMAR Act. The legislation would end the practice of federal candidates using campaign funds to financially benefit their spouses. It would also require disclosure of any campaign-related payments made to

Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay winter Council of Trustees reception and dinner this week, Aspiro was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. Additionally, Capital Credit Union President and CEO Laurie Butz was appointed as the newest member of the Council

MADISON, WI — Yesterday, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), joined state lawmakers from Wisconsin and across the country in Minnesota for the Day of Solidarity to show unified support for Minnesota communities and demand meaningful accountability and reform following recent federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. In a historic

MADISON, Wis. — While the GOP continues to cheer on ICE’s un-American and lawless campaign in Minnesota, Wisconsin Democrats are taking action to support our neighbors. Wisconsin Democrats have launched a new webpage to help our state stand in solidarity with impacted communities by providing accessible resources on mutual aid, contacting members of

Milwaukee, WI (January 30, 2026) — The Greater Milwaukee Urban League will host Navigating the AI Revolution, a thought-provoking luncheon, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at The Pfister Hotel. This inaugural event marks the Urban League’s strategic focus on preparing the region’s workforce and business community for the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence

RIVER FALLS – Two locally produced documentary short films examining drinking water contamination in rural Wisconsin will be screened Feb. 5 at the historic Falls Theatre in downtown River Falls, offering residents and visitors a chance to engage with stories centered on water quality in the state. The free public

WISCONSIN – WisPolitics published an oped from former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett about why he has decided to join the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI). As someone who has committed his life to public service, the continuous questioning of Wisconsin’s election integrity has inpired him to join the bipartisan DDP-WI

MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Rep. Bryan Steil’s Make Elections Great Again Act, please consider the following statement. “We are proud to have Representative Steil representing Wisconsin and leading the charge for safe and secure elections. The MEGA Act is a crucial step toward restoring trust in our democratic

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow marks the final day to enroll in 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans across eight states and Washington, D.C. Because Donald Trump and congressional Republicans ripped away ACA tax credits from nearly 22 million Americans to bankroll tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, premiums have

MADISON, WI – The University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Young Americans for Freedom and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership are excited to announce that the Right Honourable Boris Johnson will visit campus on March 23 to deliver a lecture on why the West is worth saving. The