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MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed a new lawsuit today in Dane County Circuit Court on behalf of two Madison voters whose legally cast absentee ballots were counted on Election Day and then ordered thrown out by the Wisconsin Elections
GREEN BAY, Wis. — At the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, students aren’t waiting to lead someday—they’re leading now. That momentum will be celebrated Friday, May 8, 2026 during UW–Green Bay’s Celebrating Civic Engagement event, recognizing students and community partners whose collaboration is creating real
The Campaign for America First International Assistance announced a six-figure ad campaign thanking GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden for supporting international aid.
Hulsey the man with a plan, only governor candidate who fought to get billions for WI residents, worked with Black citizens to cut energy bills and increase democracy in Mississippi Madison, WI—At the opening, former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor
Comment period open through June 5 for Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and Wisconsin FFA Foundation A 30-day public comment period is now open as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reviews applications from two organizations
Protect Our Care Releases New Report Detailing How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Blowing a Hole in State Budgets Watch the Full Event Here. Read the Report Here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, defends congressional Republicans’ push to funnel more than $70 billion in new funding to ICE and Border Patrol and answers questions about immigration enforcement reform and why the GOP is pushing this legislation now.
WASHINGTON, May 6—Associated Builders and Contractors today released the results of a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll in six battleground states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—which found that nonunion skilled trades workers—who make up nearly 90% of the construction workforce—are an influential voting
MADISON, Wis. — After Roe v. Wade was overturned, triggering Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Congressman Tom Tiffany voted against a bipartisan bill to protect Wisconsin women’s ability to cross state lines to obtain legal abortions and shield the state-to-state transportation of FDA-approved abortion medications like
Fertilizer prices are also straining Wisconsin farmers struggling to stay afloat. Madison, WI – This week, diesel prices in Wisconsin reached a multiyear high of $5.71 as Trump’s war of choice in Iran continues into its 9th week. Gas prices
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsin Republicans chose to abruptly end the 2025-26 legislative session only three months into the year without addressing a mountain of issues impacting their constituents, A Better Wisconsin Together examined the voting records of these Republican lawmakers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for March 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Kristen Scott of Nuestro Mundo Community School recognized for over 30 years of commitment to students MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Kristen Scott as the second of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made
MADISON, Wis. (May 6, 2026) – The American Heart Association presented Wisconsin State Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) with a “Friend of Heart” award in recognition of his leadership in passing legislation extending postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin from 60 days to
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MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed a new lawsuit today in Dane County Circuit Court on behalf of two Madison voters whose legally cast absentee ballots were counted on Election Day and then ordered thrown out by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) weeks later. The plaintiffs are among 23 Madison
GREEN BAY, Wis. — At the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, students aren’t waiting to lead someday—they’re leading now. That momentum will be celebrated Friday, May 8, 2026 during UW–Green Bay’s Celebrating Civic Engagement event, recognizing students and community partners whose collaboration is creating real impact across Northeast Wisconsin. The event will take place a… Please
The Campaign for America First International Assistance announced a six-figure ad campaign thanking GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden for supporting international aid.
Hulsey the man with a plan, only governor candidate who fought to get billions for WI residents, worked with Black citizens to cut energy bills and increase democracy in Mississippi Madison, WI—At the opening, former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor candidate Brett Hulsey today honored Dr. Alex Gee and all
Comment period open through June 5 for Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and Wisconsin FFA Foundation A 30-day public comment period is now open as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reviews applications from two organizations requesting new specialty license plates: The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin mission is
Protect Our Care Releases New Report Detailing How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Blowing a Hole in State Budgets Watch the Full Event Here. Read the Report Here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa,
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, defends congressional Republicans’ push to funnel more than $70 billion in new funding to ICE and Border Patrol and answers questions about immigration enforcement reform and why the GOP is pushing this legislation now.
WASHINGTON, May 6—Associated Builders and Contractors today released the results of a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll in six battleground states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—which found that nonunion skilled trades workers—who make up nearly 90% of the construction workforce—are an influential voting bloc in elect… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. — After Roe v. Wade was overturned, triggering Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Congressman Tom Tiffany voted against a bipartisan bill to protect Wisconsin women’s ability to cross state lines to obtain legal abortions and shield the state-to-state transportation of FDA-approved abortion medications like mifepristone. Tiffany has repeatedly supported extreme l… Please log in
Fertilizer prices are also straining Wisconsin farmers struggling to stay afloat. Madison, WI – This week, diesel prices in Wisconsin reached a multiyear high of $5.71 as Trump’s war of choice in Iran continues into its 9th week. Gas prices in Wisconsin are up by more than $1.60 since the
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsin Republicans chose to abruptly end the 2025-26 legislative session only three months into the year without addressing a mountain of issues impacting their constituents, A Better Wisconsin Together examined the voting records of these Republican lawmakers compared to financial campaign support they received. A stunning pattern
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for March 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary March 2026 unemployment rates decreased
Kristen Scott of Nuestro Mundo Community School recognized for over 30 years of commitment to students MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Kristen Scott as the second of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Nuestro Mundo
MADISON, Wis. (May 6, 2026) – The American Heart Association presented Wisconsin State Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) with a “Friend of Heart” award in recognition of his leadership in passing legislation extending postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin from 60 days to one full year. The award was presented by volunteers at
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