Milwaukee, WI – Today, Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released “The People’s Budget,” outlining the process he would use to craft the Wisconsin biennial budget in an open, transparent way that is accountable to the people of Wisconsin. “I helped build two budgets with Governor Evers. It’s one of the

MILWAUKEE, WI – Citizens for Free Enterprise (CFFE) released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee Common Council voting to add new, costly burdens to grocery stores operating within the city:  “The Milwaukee Common Council’s vote to add new restrictions on grocery store operations is a direct assault on our free market that’s

MADISON, Wis. – Together with its partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24. Highlights of the week-long celebration include Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and Arbor Day (Friday, April 24). Earth Day, Arbor Day and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully pushed President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve the transfer of Wisconsin nonprofit, Newcap, grants to other capable and qualified organizations. This month, Baldwin demanded that the Trump administration transfer the funding to ensure that the 134 Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as Judge Brian W. Blanchard’s retirement, effective Nov. 8, 2026. The new judges will

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating Earth Week, which included visiting local parks, communities, conservation groups, and more across the state to highlight the Evers Administration’s work to fight the climate crisis, protect and conserve natural resources, and bolster clean energy and conservation statewide. In addition, this week, Gov. Evers also gave an update on

MADISON, Wis. — This week, reporting from the Cap Times details how doctors are praising the Democrat-spearheaded postpartum medicaid coverage expansion recently signed into law by Governor Evers. Doctors expect that this new law will save lives. Despite years of Republican opposition to this critical expansion, starting in July, benefits will extend from 60 days to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today, as part of the state’s celebration of Earth Week, shared new resources to help Wisconsinites handle the impacts of the climate crisis on their mental health and well-being. The new DHS climate and mental health webpage provides resources for specific groups that are most impacted by climate change, including

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will begin aerial treatments for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) this month in eight western Wisconsin counties as a part of the national Slow the Spread program. Residents in the affected areas can expect loud, low-flying planes as early

MADISON, Wis. — The State Commanders of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion of Wisconsin called upon Sen. Ron Johnson to help advance the Major Richard Star Act, legislation aimed at correcting a long-standing inequity affecting combat-injured veterans. The commanders gathered outside

Washington, D.C. – After a marathon of disastrous hearings from HHS Secretary RFK Jr, Trump took the stage in a pitiful attempt to gaslight Americans about his record on prescription drug costs. As of March 2026, a record high six in ten Americans are worried about being able to afford

The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes following the successful vote Wednesday by workers at Rogers Behavioral Health clinic to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers, which comes after Lt. Governor Barnes joined in signing a letter of support in February after allegations of union-busting by Rogers management: “Unions are critical to

MADISON, Wis. — On Tuesday, Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the US military will no longer require the flu vaccine for service members. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Secretary Hegseth’s decision is a moral and operational nightmare, and our soldiers aren’t the only ones endangered by Trump’s war

New flavor honors Sue and James Pattersons’ generous support of UW–Madison MADISON, WI (April 23, 2026) — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is celebrating two of its most dedicated supporters in the sweetest way possible. To honor the extraordinary generosity of UW alumna, author, and philanthropist Sue Patterson and her husband, best-selling author

Brunette continues to build momentum since announcing her candidacy last weekMADISON, Wis. – Judge Lyndsey Brunette has announced an initial round of endorsements from current and retired judges across the state who are supporting her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “I’m honored to have the support of so many of

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, recently joined over 300 other agricultural organizations calling for swift action by the House of Representatives in moving the farm bill forward. In early March, the House Agriculture Committee approved

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee-Waukesha and Dodge-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Ozaukee Chapters of Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) are collaborating with the Milwaukee Area Labor Council for a double feature film screening and panel discussion about immigration and dairy. They invite workers, farmers, and community members to join them on Sunday, April 26, at the Laborers Local 113 building for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced that it is suing Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates, to halt their alleged facilitation of illegal sports betting, a form of unlawful commercial gambling, in Wisconsin. “Thinly disguising unlawful conduct doesn’t make it lawful,” said

MILWAUKEE_As artificial intelligence enables businesses to fine-tune prices to closely reflect products’ cost or value, it may seem natural to assume that more differentiated pricing leads to better profits. But new research from UW-Milwaukee suggests the opposite can be true: Fewer, well-designed price points may work better. Walk into a

Baldwin’s bill slashes pricey streaming costs and stops sports from being blacked out for fans WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, new polling from Data for Progress shows that overwhelming majorities of Americans support Senator Tammy Baldwin’s For the Fans Act to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of