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Wisconsin— The WI-03 Indivisible Coalition, composed of Indivisible chapters within Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, announced its endorsement today of Emily Berge, Democrat, for the U.S. House of Representatives. “We are proud to support Emily Berge in her campaign to represent the people
NEW GLARUS — “We have a housing crisis for young adults trying to afford their first home and seniors trying to hang on to the home they earned over their lifetime. To Restore Wisconsin, we need to restore the dream
Madison, WI – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) notified local governments statewide of Innovation Grant program awards, and will distribute $14.5 million on Friday, June 26, 2026, representing the first. Innovation Grant payments. The Innovation Grant program,
The Milwaukee Common Council has voted unanimously to pass a motion giving MPD officers a duty to intervene if they witness clear ICE misconduct! “Milwaukee residents stand up and stand out for our neighbors.” said Autumn Pickett, Co-Chair of Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA policies that have increased
Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout the country
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections.
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of acceptable forms of
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at fixing the housing supply crisis in the United States: the Sustainable Homeownership Act, the Working Families Home Construction Act, and the Home Affordability Through Mortgage Simplification Act. The Sustainable Homeownership
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. As thousands
MADISON, Wis. — 11 years ago today, the United States Supreme Court released the landmark ruling that officially legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. But as marriage equality faces new attacks, Republican Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany voted “No” on a bipartisan bill that would
West Bend, Wis — Washington County is free to proceed with the sale of the former UW-M at Washington County Property following a Friday ruling from a judge denying an injunction blocking the sale. Judge Cain ruled in favor of
MADISON, Wis. — After June 2026, the Wisconsin Child Care Bridge Payments program will end due tolack of continued funding from the State Legislature. This program was a smaller continuation of theChild Care Counts program, which itself was cut in
(MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors, on behalf of Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association have stipulated to the base wage increases for the represented employees covered by the agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the
Green Bay, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has been awarded a 2025–2026 Champion of Commerce Award by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), recognizing his record of advancing policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy, expand opportunity, and
Fitchburg, Wis. — The cost of child care in Wisconsin is rising faster than families can absorb, according to the 2026 Child Care Market Survey released today by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is sounding the alarm: these increases are steeper
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WisDems First Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, State Representative Lisa Subeck, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Dr. Sarah Dobbins held a press conference marking the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. At the event,
Wisconsin— The WI-03 Indivisible Coalition, composed of Indivisible chapters within Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, announced its endorsement today of Emily Berge, Democrat, for the U.S. House of Representatives. “We are proud to support Emily Berge in her campaign to represent the people of the Third Congressional District. Emily has a history of
NEW GLARUS — “We have a housing crisis for young adults trying to afford their first home and seniors trying to hang on to the home they earned over their lifetime. To Restore Wisconsin, we need to restore the dream and reality of home ownership and hope for all Wisconsinites,”
Madison, WI – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) notified local governments statewide of Innovation Grant program awards, and will distribute $14.5 million on Friday, June 26, 2026, representing the first. Innovation Grant payments. The Innovation Grant program, created under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and updated by 2025
The Milwaukee Common Council has voted unanimously to pass a motion giving MPD officers a duty to intervene if they witness clear ICE misconduct! “Milwaukee residents stand up and stand out for our neighbors.” said Autumn Pickett, Co-Chair of Milwaukee DSA. “Our solidarity is the backbone of the city and
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA policies that have increased costs for the average American family by nearly $181 on utility bills in
Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout the country today, Saturday, and Sunday. Democratic volunteers, organizers, and campaign staff
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a multistate lawsuit that challenged the Administration’s attempt
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of acceptable forms of photo ID at the polls and imposes additional requirements on
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee shops to Lambeau Field workers in Green Bay. Every day,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at fixing the housing supply crisis in the United States: the Sustainable Homeownership Act, the Working Families Home Construction Act, and the Home Affordability Through Mortgage Simplification Act. The Sustainable Homeownership Act creates a statutory path out of conservatorship for Fannie Mae
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. As thousands of boaters and anglers prepare to enjoy Wisconsin’s waters over
MADISON, Wis. — 11 years ago today, the United States Supreme Court released the landmark ruling that officially legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. But as marriage equality faces new attacks, Republican Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany voted “No” on a bipartisan bill that would help protect marriage equality from being the next freedom taken
West Bend, Wis — Washington County is free to proceed with the sale of the former UW-M at Washington County Property following a Friday ruling from a judge denying an injunction blocking the sale. Judge Cain ruled in favor of Washington County on two grounds. As a result of the
MADISON, Wis. — After June 2026, the Wisconsin Child Care Bridge Payments program will end due tolack of continued funding from the State Legislature. This program was a smaller continuation of theChild Care Counts program, which itself was cut in half in 2023. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the
(MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors, on behalf of Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association have stipulated to the base wage increases for the represented employees covered by the agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the agreement, the covered employees will receive a 1.50 percent increase
Green Bay, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has been awarded a 2025–2026 Champion of Commerce Award by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), recognizing his record of advancing policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy, expand opportunity, and support employers and workers alike. The Champion of Commerce Award
Fitchburg, Wis. — The cost of child care in Wisconsin is rising faster than families can absorb, according to the 2026 Child Care Market Survey released today by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is sounding the alarm: these increases are steeper and faster than anyone anticipated. Earlier projections for how much rates
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WisDems First Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, State Representative Lisa Subeck, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Dr. Sarah Dobbins held a press conference marking the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. At the event, speakers covered a wide range of topics surrounding reproductive care