‘Win-Win’ measure reduces agricultural pollution while providing income for farmers MADISON… Bipartisan clean water legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) aimed at helping Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff pollution was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 121. Farmers in Wisconsin have pursued a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on dozens of bills. The bills signed by the governor today include creating property tax exemptions for certain prefabricated recreational structures located in licensed campgrounds and expanding property tax repeal aid programs, repealing obsolete tax provisions that have already been suns… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s war of choice against Iran. Since the

MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden signed off on Trump’s illegal war

Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax credits, in one case even seeing their premiums jump from $800

(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to quality of life. “Access to fresh, healthy food close to

MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days, April 8-9, with students competing in fast-paced, head-to-head matchups covering

MADISON, Wis. —  Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare deserts—Wisconsin Democrats continue their fight to make health care affordable.

Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising costs, and mounting uncertainty, all because of Trump’s erratic tariffs

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for mental health issues than ever before, but that the outcomes

WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila N. Praslova on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 11:45 a.m.

MILWAUKEE_There’s no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone

Contact: brent@jacobsonforassembly.com Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) has announced that he will seek a second term this fall representing Wisconsin’s 87 th Assembly District. Prior to joining the legislature, Jacobson served Mosinee as mayor for nearly a decade. In announcing his re-election bid, Jacobson cited to a number of successes in

The Republican Party of Dane County is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Christine Jones, a 61-year-old Cottage Grove resident who was shot and killed in Downtown Madison on her way to work. According to publicly available reports, the suspect, a former coworker, has been charged in

Green Bay, WI — Following reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio and WLUK-TV FOX 11, the shutdown of NEWCAP Inc. after financial mismanagement has put nearly 100 Green Bay-area families at risk of losing critical housing support. NEWCAP, a longtime provider of federally funded housing assistance, is closing after issues tied to

Groups urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to block right-wing group’s attempt to access confidential court records MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed an amicus brief today in the Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, urging the court to block an

$80,000 in funding available through rehabilitation program Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced his department will be opening applications for the Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation & Recycling (MHRR) Program grants on Monday, March 30. “We’re excited the budget signed by Gov. Evers last year included continuatio… Please log in to

When most people think of retirement, they’re not picturing moving vans and tearful goodbyes. They want stay in the home they’ve built and with the people they love. Hi, I’m State Senator Julian Bradley, and Republicans are working to help make that a reality for Wisconsin seniors. This session, legislative

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families and small businesses. The legislation would restore and expand access

WISCONSIN – New polling released by Marquette University Law School this week shows a strange dichotomy among Wisconsin voters regarding the way election officials adjudicate our elections. The topline: 79% trust local and state election officials to manage our elections over federal election officials despite many feeling that irregularities are more common