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Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against capping the cost of insulin at $35 Tiffany voted against crucial funding for pediatric and rare disease medical research MADISON, Wis. — Last month, GOP gubernatorial candidate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Department of Education, led over 30 of her colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration’s latest illegal step to dismantle the Department
Community solar isn’t a silver bullet — but it is a smart, free-market complement to an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. It won’t solve all our problems, but what it will do is empower consumers, strengthen our electric grid, respect property rights and invite competition into a space long dominated by monopolies.
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Mistakes happen. But when they do, judges are supposed to fix them, not recast them into a doctrine that doesn’t exist.
Only the establishment of a national wealth financial fund, independent of our government, that allows the rest of America to participate on Wall Street will offer a means to make gains for those of us being left behind.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input as the revision process for the state’s Turkey Management Plan begins. Wisconsin’s current Turkey Management Plan, adopted in 2015, was designed to guide and inform statewide turkey management practices and priorities
Baby boomers, once the caregivers, are seeking assistance and support.
On Tuesday, Democrats overperformed by a whopping 13 points in the TN-07 special election, with midterm level turnout. With that level of overperformance on Trump’s +4.5 margin in WI-01, Democrats would flip this seat and win by more than eight
In the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1788, there is no federal power to regulate insurance. The states regulated insurance.
WAUSAU, WI – Five additional Wisconsin Sheriffs have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor. This comes on top of earlier endorsements from ten Sheriffs and the Milwaukee Police Association. “I have said from the start of this campaign that I will
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee released our first digital ad of the 2026 election cycle, focusing on Senate Democrats’ commitment to making the Badger State more affordable for everyone. In the ad, titled ‘Aisle 5’, Senators Hesselbein,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of Be Well Informed, an online tool that can help private well owners interpret their drinking water lab test results. The DNR partnered with the UW-Madison Wisconsin State
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Platteville Army National Guard Armory in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed through the efforts of the Progress Works Administration.
LAKE MICHIGAN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier, located in Lake Michigan near Kewaunee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to
WEST BEND — Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann today announced the endorsement of 55 local elected officials from across the state, as his grassroots-powered campaign for governor continues to gain momentum. “My campaign is all about returning power back to the
World AIDS Day is about awareness, solidarity, and recommitment. It keeps the epidemic in public consciousness, mobilizes funding, and fights stigma. Silence from the highest office in our nation undermines all of that.
Johnson has framed the nearly $30 trillion federal debt as a ticking clock, arguing that the United States is approaching a point where its obligations will overwhelm its capacity to respond to crises or invest in growth.
Economic justice is the key issue confronting our nation, along with support for the vital programs that invest to uphold our common good. That one man’s corruption and broken psyche has destabilized our nation to such an extent is a searing indictment of the American political system.
Dem Gov. Tony Evers has appointed John W. Miller to serve as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Miller is a former Universities of Wisconsin regent. But Senate Republicans refused to confirm the appointment after Miller vocally
Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against capping the cost of insulin at $35 Tiffany voted against crucial funding for pediatric and rare disease medical research MADISON, Wis. — Last month, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany admitted Republicans don’t have a plan for the Affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Department of Education, led over 30 of her colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration’s latest illegal step to dismantle the Department of Education. Baldwin and her colleagues called on Secretary Linda
Community solar isn’t a silver bullet — but it is a smart, free-market complement to an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. It won’t solve all our problems, but what it will do is empower consumers, strengthen our electric grid, respect property rights and invite competition into a space long dominated by monopolies.
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Mistakes happen. But when they do, judges are supposed to fix them, not recast them into a doctrine that doesn’t exist.
Only the establishment of a national wealth financial fund, independent of our government, that allows the rest of America to participate on Wall Street will offer a means to make gains for those of us being left behind.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input as the revision process for the state’s Turkey Management Plan begins. Wisconsin’s current Turkey Management Plan, adopted in 2015, was designed to guide and inform statewide turkey management practices and priorities for a period of 10 years. As part of the
Baby boomers, once the caregivers, are seeking assistance and support.
On Tuesday, Democrats overperformed by a whopping 13 points in the TN-07 special election, with midterm level turnout. With that level of overperformance on Trump’s +4.5 margin in WI-01, Democrats would flip this seat and win by more than eight points. It’s no surprise that voters have had enough of
In the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1788, there is no federal power to regulate insurance. The states regulated insurance.
WAUSAU, WI – Five additional Wisconsin Sheriffs have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor. This comes on top of earlier endorsements from ten Sheriffs and the Milwaukee Police Association. “I have said from the start of this campaign that I will restore safe streets, give law enforcement the resources they need
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee released our first digital ad of the 2026 election cycle, focusing on Senate Democrats’ commitment to making the Badger State more affordable for everyone. In the ad, titled ‘Aisle 5’, Senators Hesselbein, Keyeski, Pfaff, Smith, and Representative Jenna Jacobson make it clear
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of Be Well Informed, an online tool that can help private well owners interpret their drinking water lab test results. The DNR partnered with the UW-Madison Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Department of Health Services and UW-Madison
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Platteville Army National Guard Armory in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed through the efforts of the Progress Works Administration. The Platteville Army National Guard Armory is a significant example
LAKE MICHIGAN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier, located in Lake Michigan near Kewaunee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Amy Rosebrough. Sandy Bay Pier is an early example of
WEST BEND — Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann today announced the endorsement of 55 local elected officials from across the state, as his grassroots-powered campaign for governor continues to gain momentum. “My campaign is all about returning power back to the people through their vote, their local communities, and by shrinking the
World AIDS Day is about awareness, solidarity, and recommitment. It keeps the epidemic in public consciousness, mobilizes funding, and fights stigma. Silence from the highest office in our nation undermines all of that.
Johnson has framed the nearly $30 trillion federal debt as a ticking clock, arguing that the United States is approaching a point where its obligations will overwhelm its capacity to respond to crises or invest in growth.
Economic justice is the key issue confronting our nation, along with support for the vital programs that invest to uphold our common good. That one man’s corruption and broken psyche has destabilized our nation to such an extent is a searing indictment of the American political system.
Dem Gov. Tony Evers has appointed John W. Miller to serve as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Miller is a former Universities of Wisconsin regent. But Senate Republicans refused to confirm the appointment after Miller vocally opposed a deal the system cut with Assembly Speaker Robin