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WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and rural advocates for grassroots policymaking, leadership development, member recognition,
Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans for doing nothing to stop 275,000 Wisconsinites’ health care
Tariffs backed by Reps. Steil and Van Orden are raising costs on everything from gifts to groceries—and families are paying the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, families are getting an unwelcome surprise this holiday season: costly
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13). Rep. Luna is a member of the House Oversight, and Foreign Affairs Committees, and is a United States Air Force veteran. In
DE PERE, Wis. – Today, School Board Member Brandy Tollefson (D-De Pere) announced her candidacy for the 88th Assembly District. Tollefson currently serves as the Treasurer for the Unified School District of De Pere School Board and works as an
A 60 year old couple in Barron County could see their premiums increase by $33,152 Over 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on the ACA MADISON, Wis. — Today, ACA open enrollment for 2026 is coming to a close, and due to the GOP’s purposeful
Award Nominations Due Jan. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul last week joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions that could undermine research, innovation, and healthcare in
Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will
State Expects to Help 185,000 Households This Heating Season Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing
MADISON, WI – Earlier today, at a public Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, at least 15 people, ranging in age from 10 to 87, were shot and killed during an antisemitic mass shooting, with dozens more critically injured. Senator Habush
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in dairy cattle
In response to the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah festival in Australia, which left at least 11 dead, WisDems Jewish Caucus co-chairs Ann Jacobs and Dustin Klein, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker, released the following statements: Ann Jacobs, WisDems Jewish
Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the violent and deadly attack on members of the Jewish
Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against expanding Badgercare Tiffany helped write a plan to raise the age of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security MADISON, Wis. — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has a long
Summary Judgment Prevents Trump Administration from Illegally Shutting Down the FEMA BRIC Program MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 20 states yesterday won summary judgment in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the region as Zones 1 and 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Recently, Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink issued his decision regarding the death of Timothy Lehman which occurred on October 16, 2025 in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for
Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Logan Krahn which occurred on October 26, 2025 in the city of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and rural advocates for grassroots policymaking, leadership development, member recognition, and a celebration of Wisconsin’s farm and food systems. Convention
Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans for doing nothing to stop 275,000 Wisconsinites’ health care premiums from skyrocketing as the open enrollment period ends for
Tariffs backed by Reps. Steil and Van Orden are raising costs on everything from gifts to groceries—and families are paying the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, families are getting an unwelcome surprise this holiday season: costly tariffs are leading to significantly higher prices on toys and
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13). Rep. Luna is a member of the House Oversight, and Foreign Affairs Committees, and is a United States Air Force veteran. In a statement, Rep. Luna said “Jessi Ebben is a devoted
DE PERE, Wis. – Today, School Board Member Brandy Tollefson (D-De Pere) announced her candidacy for the 88th Assembly District. Tollefson currently serves as the Treasurer for the Unified School District of De Pere School Board and works as an accounting manager. Tollefson released the following statement: “I am thrilled
A 60 year old couple in Barron County could see their premiums increase by $33,152 Over 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on the ACA MADISON, Wis. — Today, ACA open enrollment for 2026 is coming to a close, and due to the GOP’s purposeful defunding of this program that helps over 300,000 Wisconsinites afford
Award Nominations Due Jan. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul last week joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions that could undermine research, innovation, and healthcare in Wisconsin. “The H-1B program has bolstered education, health care, and
Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout. A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will receive degrees. Two ceremonies will be held at Johnson Fieldhouse:
State Expects to Help 185,000 Households This Heating Season Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing help with their energy bills. The heati… Please log in
MADISON, WI – Earlier today, at a public Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, at least 15 people, ranging in age from 10 to 87, were shot and killed during an antisemitic mass shooting, with dozens more critically injured. Senator Habush Sinykin released the following statement regarding the incident: “Every person
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in dairy cattle in Wisconsin. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic
In response to the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah festival in Australia, which left at least 11 dead, WisDems Jewish Caucus co-chairs Ann Jacobs and Dustin Klein, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker, released the following statements: Ann Jacobs, WisDems Jewish Caucus Co-Chair: “Our Jewish family, across continents, prays for the
Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one should have to fear for their life because of their
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the violent and deadly attack on members of the Jewish Community in Australia. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “This
Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against expanding Badgercare Tiffany helped write a plan to raise the age of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security MADISON, Wis. — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has a long record of cutting health care access and affordability for Wisconsinites.
Summary Judgment Prevents Trump Administration from Illegally Shutting Down the FEMA BRIC Program MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 20 states yesterday won summary judgment in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the region as Zones 1 and 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 10. The frozen
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Recently, Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink issued his decision regarding the death of Timothy Lehman which occurred on October 16, 2025 in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of
Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Logan Krahn which occurred on October 26, 2025 in the city of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation