As Republicans continue their health care shutdown, the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, and nearly 70 million seniors will be signing up for their plans and benefits. Unfortunately, Trump and Republicans in Congress have guaranteed that millions of seniors on Medicare will pay more for premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and

Two Years to the Day After Harrowing Incident, Rep. O’Connor Honors FDL Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9 Iro as the 60th Assembly District’s First Responders of the Year Madison, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after honoring Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9

MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act, a comprehensive package of policies designed to address the root causes of poverty by expanding access to affordable housing, family-supporting jobs, transportation, and other essential services across Wisconsin.  “Every Wisconsinite deserves the opportunity to

MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was joined at the State Capitol by Mount Horeb Police Officer and current Mount Horeb School District Resource Officer Rosemeyer where he was honored during an Assembly Floor Session as the First Responder Award winner. Officer Rosemeyer was joined by his wife Lindsay, and

La Crosse Police Department Officer Josh Rollins Named 95th Assembly District First Responder of the Year MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders across Wisconsin. Representative Billings recognized Officer Josh Rollins on behalf of the 95th Assembly District. Officer Rollins has served with the La Crosse Police Department since

MADISON, WI – The Madison Housing Coalition announces the return of Madison Housing Week, a week-long series of events and discussions focused on housing issues, innovation, and accessibility in our community. From Sunday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 25, residents are invited to participate in daily in-person sessions across the city

Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season are becoming widely available statewide to protect against the

Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians with vision loss have been around since the 1930s.

State’s general fund balance exceeds estimates by over $265 million, record-high ‘rainy day’ fund continues to grow MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Wisconsin’s continued fiscal success and outlook despite continued national economic uncertainty and volatility. The Evers Administration today announced the state ended fiscal year (FY) 2025 with… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a total of $550,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving Wisconsin veterans and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from financial aid and job training to entrepreneurship programs and mental health support. “I’m grateful that WDVA can partner

This week the Wisconsin Assembly hosted the fourth biennial First Responder of the Year ceremony, and each Assembly District selected a first responder to receive the award. Representative Doyle had the following to say:  “I was honored to recognize Farmington Emergency Medical Team, Inc.’s President Mike Hesse as the First

A Wisconsin Examiner piece published Monday highlights the continued costs of the Trump administration’s vendetta against clean energy Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130 million worth of projects based in Wisconsin. A piece published Monday in

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of state attorneys general moved to intervene in a court’s review of the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) and Juniper Networks that was approved by the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ). In light of the significant concerns

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly recognized first responders from across the state for contributions to public safety in their communities. Among those recognized was Captain Scott Rasmussen of the Oshkosh Fire Department. Representative Palmeri offered the following statement: “Captain Rasmussen has demonstrated humility and selflessness by building a peer

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student counts and year-end financial data. The information published today includes certified general school

Governor warns Trump Administration that rolling back already-approved awards at a time of record-high energy demand and rising costs would be reckless MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter amid reports that the Trump Administration plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including more than $1.5 billion in approved funding to Wisconsin-based companies and org… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

Madison- Yesterday, State Representative Jim Piwowarczyk presented Officer Deputy AnthonyRauch of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department with the 2025 First Responder of theYear Award for the 98 th Assembly District. On June 26 th , 2025 at approximately 1:51 PM, multiple 911 calls reported a vehicle drivingerratically northbound on I-41

Public Comment Period Open Through Nov. 14 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the

[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) presented Officer Julie Powell of the Antigo Police Department with the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award for the 35th Assembly District. Officer Powell began her law enforcement career with the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office in 2013, serving as a full-time corrections