Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals to gut funding that supports Wisconsin’s workforce, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions in the state 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another letter in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s workforce, higher education institutions, and public K-12 schools

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Fair Wisconsin PAC: Issues endorsements in State Constitutional Offices

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their in four state constitutional offices.  Abigail Swetz, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director, issued the following statements:  Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor “Sarah Godlewski is dedicated to making Wisconsinites’ lives better –

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Milwaukee County. Exec. Crowley: Announces $7.5 million for initiatives to combat opioid epidemic and save lives

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his proposal to utilize nearly $7.5 million in opioid settlement funds for eight initiatives aimed at reducing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD), expanding treatment and prevention services, and saving lives.   This investment marks the latest major step forward in County Executive Crowley’s

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WisDems: In Wausau, Wisconsin Democrats address healthcare access and reproductive rights

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, Democratic Assembly candidate John Kroll joined Marathon County Board Supervisor Ann Lemmer, physician and former healthcare executive Brian Ewert and others to discuss how Congressman Tom Tiffany has fought to restrict reproductive rights and made healthcare more expensive

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Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals to gut funding that supports Wisconsin’s workforce, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions in the state 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another letter in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s workforce, higher education institutions, and public K-12 schools statewide. The governor’s latest letter comes as congressional committees in Washington are expected

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WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 145 tweets. From parroting vaccine conspiracies to overusing Grok, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY OF THE WEEK: RON JOHNSONSince Derrick Van Orden is apparently

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Families need housing solutions, not political theater

GREEN BAY, WI — State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) today criticized the decision by President Trump to delay a bipartisan federal housing package that would help address housing affordability and housing supply challenges facing communities across Wisconsin and the nation. The legislation passed Congress with bipartisan support and includes

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WisDems: ICYMI: WisDems First Vice Chair Godlewski, Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Subeck, AG Kaul, hold press conference on Dobbs anniversary

MADISON, Wis. — Today, 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—a ruling that stripped Wisconsin women of fundamental reproductive freedoms. The speakers detailed the devastating,

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chairs hearing on how government regulation harms airline competition and consumer costs

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, “The 30,000 Foot View: Competition and Regulation in the U.S. Airline Industry.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about the hearing: “Annual

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State Senate Democratic Committee: On the fourth anniversary of Dobbs, Senate Democrats commit to enshrining a woman’s right to reproductive care

MADISON, WI – Today, all 15 Senate Democrats, led by Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, along with Senate candidates Representatives Jenna Jacobson (SD-17) and Robyn Vining (SD-5), Trevor Jung (SD-21), and Charly Ray (SD-25), published an open letter in the CAP Times, ensuring that they will take every available avenue to guarantee the

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Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT, State Patrol officials share behind-the-barrel perspective during major Wisconsin River Bridge project in Columbia County

Hundreds of construction projects are underway across the state to improve safety and mobility, including the I-39/90/94 bridge reconstruction over the Wisconsin River in Columbia County. Wisconsin State Patrol Lieutenant Adam Zoch joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region leaders and industry partners to offer a behind-the-barrel experience to

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