MADISON, Wis. — After Roe v. Wade was overturned, triggering Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Congressman Tom Tiffany voted against a bipartisan bill to protect Wisconsin women’s ability to cross state lines to obtain legal abortions and shield the state-to-state transportation of FDA-approved abortion medications like mifepristone. Tiffany has repeatedly supported extreme legislation that limits access

Fertilizer prices are also straining Wisconsin farmers struggling to stay afloat. Madison, WI – This week, diesel prices in Wisconsin reached a multiyear high of $5.71 as Trump’s war of choice in Iran continues into its 9th week. Gas prices in Wisconsin are up by more than $1.60 since the

MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsin Republicans chose to abruptly end the 2025-26 legislative session only three months into the year without addressing a mountain of issues impacting their constituents, A Better Wisconsin Together examined the voting records of these Republican lawmakers compared to financial campaign support they received. A stunning pattern

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for March 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Additional information about the data included in the

Kristen Scott of Nuestro Mundo Community School recognized for over 30 years of commitment to students MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Kristen Scott as the second of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Nuestro Mundo

MADISON, Wis. (May 6, 2026) – The American Heart Association presented Wisconsin State Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) with a “Friend of Heart” award in recognition of his leadership in passing legislation extending postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin from 60 days to one full year. The award was presented by volunteers at

Organization Launches Two Six-Figure Media Blitzes ThankingReps. Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil for Supporting International Assistance that Saves Lives and Keeps Americans Safe More Than 7 in 10 Wisconsin Voters Support American-Made International Assistance 5/06/2026, Washington, DC – The Campaign for America First International Assistance (CAFIA) launched a six-figure paid media campaign

In Wisconsin, we typically see an increase in deer activity in May and June as they look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. In turn, this means more deer crossing the roads and a greater chance for crashes. “Drivers should have their full attention

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Tim Andrews Horticulture Expansion Project in Dane County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or

In recognition of Children’s Mental Health week, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is highlighting solutions to the stress that students face this time of year, including how adults can help them cope and easy conversation starters as kids head into summer break. Spring can be an especially

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County.  On Tuesday, May 5, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a waste storage structure at Deercreek Holsteins LLC, a permitted Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, to

WASHINGTON, DC, May 5, 2026 — The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization advancing economic opportunity and health across Africa, today announced Ambassador Mark Green as its next President and CEO, effective May 25, Africa Day. Green succeeds Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, who will remain on ONE’s Board of Directors and

VIROQUA, WI – Today, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes outlined her plans to defend Wisconsin families and stand up to Trump’s chaos and Tom Tiffany’s obedience. In releasing her plan, Missy stated: “Right now Wisconsin families are facing a never-ending series of crises caused by Donald

Madison, Wisconsin- Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, seeking to continue representing the 92nd Assembly District. Rep. Moses is currently serving his third term in the Legislature, where he chairs the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and serves

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance, the 30-minute documentary moves past the headlines to show the

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the state are “all hands on deck” to defeat Tom Tiffany

Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans in Congress gutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and

MADISON, Wis. — Fuel prices in Wisconsin continue to rise and diesel prices have reached a new record high this week as a result of GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s rubber stamp of the illegal war in Iran. In late April, farmers saw a devastating spike in fertilizer costs as a major

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Wisconsin lost approximately 9,500 manufacturing jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, with experts citing the chaotic rollout of Trump’s tariffs made manufacturers reluctant to hire. Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have continued to back Trump’s

Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children. The cross-disciplinary Taft Wooden Toy Assembly System group is made