State prisons and county jails in Wisconsin in recent years have significantly expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder for those held in their facilities, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. However, some prisons and jails do not provide access to buprenorphine and methadone in particular, according to

MADISON — Wisconsin State Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis), joined by 37 fellow legislators, including Representative Tara Johnson and Senator Chris Larson, introduced legislation last week to completely decarbonize Wisconsin’s power sector by 2050. The bill, AB 1203, is the first of its kind for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Tenorio

MADISON, Wis. — This National Ag Day, Wisconsin’s farm economy is bearing the burden of GOP policies that drive costs up and stifle profits. Bankruptcies are up, sales are down, and GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany and his allies in Washington keep adding to the pain felt by farmers just

Milwaukee, WI. March 24, 2026 —  The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) applauds Governor Tony Evers for vetoing AB 672, a dangerous piece of legislation that threatened to undermine fundamental constitutional rights and chill free speech across Wisconsin. AB 672 raised serious concerns among civil rights organizations, advocates, and community

Madison, Wisconsin (March 24, 2026) –The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order approving changes to the bar exam, including the adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination and a new process for transferring qualifying scores from other states. The change replaces Wisconsin’s current bar exam with the Uniform Bar Examination, a nationally recognized

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin voters prepare to cast ballots in the April 7th Supreme Court election, new reporting from Wisconsin Watch underscores what Republican leaders have been saying all along: Chris Taylor has a clear record of putting criminals ahead of victims, while Judge Maria Lazar has spent her career defending Wisconsin families,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement on Rep. Tenorio’s proposal to commit the state to 100% carbon-free energy by 2050: The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin welcomes efforts that move our state forward to build a more affordable, reliable clean energy future. The

Milwaukee, WI — State Representative Russell A. Goodwin Sr. released the following statement regarding recent violence in Milwaukee, calling for immediate and coordinated action to address public safety across the city: “The recent violence in Milwaukee is deeply concerning and requires immediate attention from leaders at every level of government.

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is pleased to announce that Abby Despins has joined the organization as Vice President of Education & Industry Relations. Despins brings nearly two decades of experience in the food industry, with a career spanning several companies that make up IDDBA’s vibrant membership. Most

OAK CREEK, Wis. – The International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) announced its endorsement of Oak Creek Mayor and Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council President Dan J. Bukiewicz in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District. Bradley Schwanda, the WI Political Legislative

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted legislation requesting an audit of recent employee benefits contracts to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and protect County finances. The resolution, authored by Supervisor Kathleen Vincent and co-sponsored by Supervisors Eckblad, Rolland, Taylor (District 17), Shea, and Logsdon, directs the Office of

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a mom in Derrick Van Orden’s district spoke to Spectrum News about the devastating impacts her family experiences as a result of rising insurance premiums. Republicans like Van Orden refused to extend ACA premium tax credits before they expired, driving premiums up across Wisconsin for families like Phyllis Jaworski’s. Now,

Also: 61% of Wisconsin voters disapprove of attacks on Iran Trump’s job approval dips from February and net approval of Trump hits lowest point for either of his presidential terms 59% favor U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Trump over tariff authority Wisconsinites divided on election accuracy, but trust state and

MILWAUKEE — Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that Milwaukee County has been awarded $1.8 million in grant funding from Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention to address suicide prevention, firearm storage, and evidence-based violence intervention and outreach programs. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services

MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker appeared on MS NOW’s primetime show to discuss the wave of Republican retirements across Wisconsin. Remiker argued that this flood of retirements clearly shows that voters reject Republican policies — such as co-signing the war in Iran, which has skyrocketed gas prices — and as

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Heselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference on the 72 school districts across Wisconsin holding referendum votes this spring. Hesselbein, Pfaff, and Jacobson made it clear that Wisconsinites should not be forced to choose between raising their own property taxes… Please log

Milwaukee, WI – Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today released “A Healthy Wisconsin Promise,” a plan to stabilize health care, lower costs, and ensure access for all Wisconsin families. At the center of the plan is “Health Care for All Kids” — a guarantee that every child in Wisconsin will

In response to the introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard in Wisconsin, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement:  “The introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard is a major step forward for Wisconsin families and the state’s energy future. Clean energy and affordability go hand in

GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released the following statement on proposed cuts in the Green Bay Area Public School District: “What is happening in Green Bay should concern every community in Wisconsin. Nearly every corner of our state is now facing school referendums just to keep the