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Washington, D.C. – Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Senate Democrats, under the leadership of Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, are introducing legislation to repeal the health care cuts Trump and Republicans passed as part of
Washington D.C. – In a sweeping and dangerous move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – under Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zelden – has rescinded the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding and rolled back vehicle pollution standards. The rollback undermines
In 2024, there were over 80,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States Baldwin bill is backed by Wisconsin law enforcement and emergency responders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the “incidental taking” of a rare lizard, which may result from the ATC Northern Adams County Network Improvement project in Adams County. Incidental take
BROOKFIELD, WI – Amy Zimmerman, a program manager and community enthusiast, today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13, which includes Elm Grove and parts of Brookfield and Wauwatosa. The seat is open following Representative Robyn Vining’s recent
Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball made a massive change in the race for Wisconsin Governor. On Tuesday, the political prediction team with the Center for Politics changed the Badger State’s gubernatorial race from “Lean Dem”
Baldwin joins 43 senators in laying out needed humanitarian and diplomatic next steps after latest round of ceasefire talks faltered last week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 43 of her Senate colleagues to express unified alarm about
GERMANTOWN – Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife today announced additional endorsements of his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. These endorsements are in addition to the support of community leaders County Executive Josh Schoemann, District Attorney Barry
MADISON, WI – Today, Lt. Governor and candidate for Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in response to blatantly false and racist rumors circulated to reporters this week regarding her husband, Baltazar Rodriguez: “My husband is a proud, naturalized U.S.
On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Wisconsinites live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security. Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan
TOWN OF CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The church was originally constructed in 1907 in the Town
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Carleton District #3 School in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1916 and expanded to its present appearance in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Outpost Golf Course in Adams County. Incidental take refers to the
Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the successful Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting the profitability and sustainability of the state’s meat processing facilities and workforce MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of
Tiffany initially said he would have a decision about a gubernatorial run in August, but has pushed the date back to September MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview with Vicki McKenna, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany discussed his potential run for
Further consolidation in rail industry could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin manufacturers, agriculture, small businesses, and consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that Union Pacific has agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Green Bay – Tonight, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) stood with local leaders, advocates, and community members to condemn the devastating cuts to food assistance and Medicaid included in the federal budget bill pushed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans—known
A new report dives into the wallet-busting consequences of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s Big, Ugly Bill and policies implemented by the administration – revealing how they will raise health care costs for millions and saddle Americans with more medical debt.
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive order on addressing homelessness: “Public safety should always be the priority. Over the last several decades, we’ve thrown billions at programs that treat symptoms while
Washington, D.C. – Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Senate Democrats, under the leadership of Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, are introducing legislation to repeal the health care cuts Trump and Republicans passed as part of their big, ugly bill. The GOP spending bill made the
Washington D.C. – In a sweeping and dangerous move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – under Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zelden – has rescinded the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding and rolled back vehicle pollution standards. The rollback undermines decades of bipartisan progress reducing harmful emissions and fossil fuel
In 2024, there were over 80,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States Baldwin bill is backed by Wisconsin law enforcement and emergency responders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Safe Response Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a grant
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the “incidental taking” of a rare lizard, which may result from the ATC Northern Adams County Network Improvement project in Adams County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened
BROOKFIELD, WI – Amy Zimmerman, a program manager and community enthusiast, today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13, which includes Elm Grove and parts of Brookfield and Wauwatosa. The seat is open following Representative Robyn Vining’s recent announcement to run for state Senate (link: https://www.robynforwi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RBV_launch_press_rele… Please log in
Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before Sept. 15, 2025. Thousands of acres of land are available
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball made a massive change in the race for Wisconsin Governor. On Tuesday, the political prediction team with the Center for Politics changed the Badger State’s gubernatorial race from “Lean Dem” to “TOSS-UP.” “The pundits and experts are recognizing the same
Baldwin joins 43 senators in laying out needed humanitarian and diplomatic next steps after latest round of ceasefire talks faltered last week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 43 of her Senate colleagues to express unified alarm about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, call for the large-scale expansion
GERMANTOWN – Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife today announced additional endorsements of his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. These endorsements are in addition to the support of community leaders County Executive Josh Schoemann, District Attorney Barry Braatz, and Sheriff Marty Schulteis. Grant released the following statement:
MADISON, WI – Today, Lt. Governor and candidate for Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in response to blatantly false and racist rumors circulated to reporters this week regarding her husband, Baltazar Rodriguez: “My husband is a proud, naturalized U.S. citizen. We are five days into this race and my
On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Wisconsinites live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security. Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil joined House Republicans to cut nearly $1 trillion from
TOWN OF CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The church was originally constructed in 1907 in the Town of Crystal Lake, Marquette County. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Carleton District #3 School in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1916 and expanded to its present appearance in 1941. It was originally constructed in the Town of Granville
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Outpost Golf Course in Adams County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants
Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the successful Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting the profitability and sustainability of the state’s meat processing facilities and workforce MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced nine Wisconsin
Tiffany initially said he would have a decision about a gubernatorial run in August, but has pushed the date back to September MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview with Vicki McKenna, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany discussed his potential run for governor, saying “I believe that I am the best candidate”. Tiffany
Further consolidation in rail industry could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin manufacturers, agriculture, small businesses, and consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that Union Pacific has agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) called on the Surface Transportation Board to scrutinize the impact
Green Bay – Tonight, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) stood with local leaders, advocates, and community members to condemn the devastating cuts to food assistance and Medicaid included in the federal budget bill pushed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans—known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “As someone who grew
A new report dives into the wallet-busting consequences of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s Big, Ugly Bill and policies implemented by the administration – revealing how they will raise health care costs for millions and saddle Americans with more medical debt. In addition to the fact that Van Orden and Steil’s
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive order on addressing homelessness: “Public safety should always be the priority. Over the last several decades, we’ve thrown billions at programs that treat symptoms while ignoring the root causes of homelessness, like untreated mental health