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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Roys campaign: Dr. Steve Kagen endorses Kelda Roys for governor

APPLETON – State Sen. Kelda Roys announced Wednesday the endorsement of former Congressman Dr. Steve Kagen, who represented the 8th District in the US House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011. “Working together with people from every walk of life, Kelda has proven she can deliver a better future for Wisconsinites,”

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Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture: Wisconsin hosts Midwest agricultural leaders for meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Regional Meeting was held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22 – 24, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski is currently serving as MASDA President and hosted the event including business meetings, panel discussions, and

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Special enrollment period now open for innovative health plan; Healthcare plan; and ACLP health plan enrollees

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is announcing a limited HealthCare.gov enrollment opportunity for Wisconsin consumers who purchased a health care plan from Innovative Health Plan; Healthcare Plan; or ACLP Health Plan. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Innovative Partners, LP (doing business

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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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