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The report finds that over one million family caregivers of Wisconsin adults contribute 560 million hours of care each year MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s one million-plus family caregivers now provide $11.1 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new
ICE tactics spur growth MADISON—The rapidly growing Silver Badgers, founded in spring 2025 by a group of West Madison senior citizens, expect 1,000 cheering rally supporters to join them March 28 at 2 p.m. for No Kings Day 3 at
The president has approved just 23 percent of blue state requests for disaster aid, compared to 89 percent for red states Madison, WI – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate
$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized
MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this
MADISON, Wis. — After adjourning the 2026 session of the state legislature only three months into the year and leaving mountains of urgent work undone, the GOP majority is now forcing public schools and taxpayers to once again pay the price
MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is
Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care. “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said
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The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s
Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration
Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections
Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive
Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement. Schuchart will complete a term ending July
The report finds that over one million family caregivers of Wisconsin adults contribute 560 million hours of care each year MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s one million-plus family caregivers now provide $11.1 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it
ICE tactics spur growth MADISON—The rapidly growing Silver Badgers, founded in spring 2025 by a group of West Madison senior citizens, expect 1,000 cheering rally supporters to join them March 28 at 2 p.m. for No Kings Day 3 at Tree Lane and Gammon Road. Silver Badgers welcome people of
The president has approved just 23 percent of blue state requests for disaster aid, compared to 89 percent for red states Madison, WI – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate disaster strikes—endangering the lives and livelihoods of blue state residents
$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized for their exceptional leadership, d… Please log in to access
MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this seemingly endless wave of referendum votes. Read the full story below.
MADISON, Wis. — After adjourning the 2026 session of the state legislature only three months into the year and leaving mountains of urgent work undone, the GOP majority is now forcing public schools and taxpayers to once again pay the price for Republicans’ laziness. In the upcoming April 7 election, 70
MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff taxes. This includes some of the most competitive assembly and
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is underwater at 43-50 (-7), including 39-52 (-13) with Independents. Rebecca
Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care. “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said Paula… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
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PRESS RELEASE_Its just not fair_3.26Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
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The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide evidence-based guidance for leaders on both sides of the aisle
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends in Wisconsin frog and toad populations. For more than 40
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s why, over the last seven years, my administration and I
Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration to protect American manufacturing jobs by opening a Section 232
Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections of County GG in the Sawyer County unincorporated community of
Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive approach to deliver the immediate help Wisconsin families need right
Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+ community at every level of government, and these candidates are
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement. Schuchart will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “With experience as both a prosecutor and defense