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MADISON, Wis. — After today’s senate vote where Republicans refused to continue crucial ACA subsidies, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “With this vote, Republicans are doubling down on their agenda that steals health care from the working
Republicans reject extension of health care tax breaks, green light massive price hike on working Wisconsinites WATCH: Senator Baldwin delivers remarks on Senate Floor ahead of health care vote ICYMI: Today, Baldwin holds virtual press conference with Wisconsinites facing higher premiums next
Today, Senator Ron Johnson voted against extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits that 271,589 Wisconsinites rely on to afford their health care. Starting on January 1, Wisconsin families will see their monthly health care premiums increase by an average of 114% —
More than 500 students to be awarded degrees at UW-Green Bay’s 2025 December Commencement, December 13, 2025 GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 506 eligible graduates with their degrees. These
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing the “Farmers and Agriculture Keep Wisconsin Growing” bill package. This package includes bills to invest in the promotion of products made or grown in Wisconsin, connect farmers
Madison, Wis. —Today, Rep. Miresse announced a new Democratic legislative package designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, expand market opportunities for farmers, and safeguard the state’s agricultural economy from the harm caused by ongoing federal tariff policies. Rep Miresse released
Health officials reviewed safety and effectiveness of hepatitis B vaccine, issuing guidance to parents, clinicians The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth for all newborns and today issued guidance to Wisconsin health care
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard Counterdrug Program, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is pleased to announce the Overdose Death Initiative
MADISON, WI – Governor Tony Evers has signed a proposal introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) that will improve an incentive to Wisconsin businesses to invest in workforce housing and childcare. Assembly Bill 280, which is now Act 78,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, today announced increased 2026 municipal services payments for Wisconsin municipalities. Thanks to increases secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget, prorated state payments
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) released the following statement: “I appreciate the public interest and discussion of Assembly Bill 718: the Clean Water for All Life Act. I introduced this bill to protect our water supply from
MADISON, WI…Following negotiations between labor and management, the Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) has developed consensus legislation to improve the workers compensation system in Wisconsin. Among changes to the system incorporated into the bill include components of Senate Bill 168, Post
The first cohort of the UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator program includes Wisconsin startups developing advanced wound dressings, data analysis platforms, anti-fraud programs and more. The university and startup accelerator gener8tor yesterday announced the inaugural cohort for the free, seven-week program. It’s
They fear he’s the only Democrat who could lose the governor election.
Unfortunately, the state is not alone. The federal government, too, has stubbornly refused to raise the wage floor above $7.25 an hour, the same absurd floor as Wisconsin’s.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering banning ICE detainers. Liberal justices want to declare these unlawful, but unfortunately for them, the Constitution and 230 years of unbroken federal supremacy stand in their way.
Hawaii is the leader. How high — or low — does Wisconsin rank?
In the days ahead, many tributes will honor Meyer’s legacy. His voice and actions shaped Wisconsin’s environmental policies, advancing forward-thinking measures that continue to benefit residents today.
I’m tired of tolerating radical right-wingers or left-wingers who belligerently want to tell me and everybody else what to think … We are broken because the few have appointed themselves to speak for the many and the rest of us have let them get away with it.
MADISON, Wis. — After today’s senate vote where Republicans refused to continue crucial ACA subsidies, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “With this vote, Republicans are doubling down on their agenda that steals health care from the working class to fund tax breaks for the billionaires like Elon
Republicans reject extension of health care tax breaks, green light massive price hike on working Wisconsinites WATCH: Senator Baldwin delivers remarks on Senate Floor ahead of health care vote ICYMI: Today, Baldwin holds virtual press conference with Wisconsinites facing higher premiums next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted
Today, Senator Ron Johnson voted against extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits that 271,589 Wisconsinites rely on to afford their health care. Starting on January 1, Wisconsin families will see their monthly health care premiums increase by an average of 114% — all because Senate Republicans refused to act. Republicans have no
More than 500 students to be awarded degrees at UW-Green Bay’s 2025 December Commencement, December 13, 2025 GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 506 eligible graduates with their degrees. These newly minted Phoenix alumni enter the regional workforce, where they
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing the “Farmers and Agriculture Keep Wisconsin Growing” bill package. This package includes bills to invest in the promotion of products made or grown in Wisconsin, connect farmers to local markets, expand access to healthy foods while supporting
Madison, Wis. —Today, Rep. Miresse announced a new Democratic legislative package designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, expand market opportunities for farmers, and safeguard the state’s agricultural economy from the harm caused by ongoing federal tariff policies. Rep Miresse released the following: “We know how important farmers are to our
Health officials reviewed safety and effectiveness of hepatitis B vaccine, issuing guidance to parents, clinicians The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth for all newborns and today issued guidance to Wisconsin health care providers affirming the recommendation. Wisconsin’s guidance comes after the CDC
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard Counterdrug Program, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is pleased to announce the Overdose Death Initiative (ODI). ODI was created in May 2024 and became an
MADISON, WI – Governor Tony Evers has signed a proposal introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) that will improve an incentive to Wisconsin businesses to invest in workforce housing and childcare. Assembly Bill 280, which is now Act 78, builds on legislation Representative Armstrong successfully shepherded to the Governor’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator. “But there are some basic tips
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, today announced increased 2026 municipal services payments for Wisconsin municipalities. Thanks to increases secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget, prorated state payments will increase from 37.6 percent in 2025 to a total
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) released the following statement: “I appreciate the public interest and discussion of Assembly Bill 718: the Clean Water for All Life Act. I introduced this bill to protect our water supply from the harmful substances that are used in chemical abortion and
MADISON, WI…Following negotiations between labor and management, the Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) has developed consensus legislation to improve the workers compensation system in Wisconsin. Among changes to the system incorporated into the bill include components of Senate Bill 168, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) workers compensation coverage for volunteer firef…
The first cohort of the UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator program includes Wisconsin startups developing advanced wound dressings, data analysis platforms, anti-fraud programs and more. The university and startup accelerator gener8tor yesterday announced the inaugural cohort for the free, seven-week program. It’s meant to help entrepreneurs develop their early-stage companies through “intensive
They fear he’s the only Democrat who could lose the governor election.
Unfortunately, the state is not alone. The federal government, too, has stubbornly refused to raise the wage floor above $7.25 an hour, the same absurd floor as Wisconsin’s.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering banning ICE detainers. Liberal justices want to declare these unlawful, but unfortunately for them, the Constitution and 230 years of unbroken federal supremacy stand in their way.
Hawaii is the leader. How high — or low — does Wisconsin rank?
In the days ahead, many tributes will honor Meyer’s legacy. His voice and actions shaped Wisconsin’s environmental policies, advancing forward-thinking measures that continue to benefit residents today.
I’m tired of tolerating radical right-wingers or left-wingers who belligerently want to tell me and everybody else what to think … We are broken because the few have appointed themselves to speak for the many and the rest of us have let them get away with it.