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MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals that nearly $800 million in hospital funding for Wisconsin is now at risk because of a rule change under the Trump administration. Democratic lawmakers in the state are calling on Rep. Derrick Van Orden to step up
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, ahead of the President’s speech in Davos in which he pledged to outline housing policies, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) called on President Trump to support their bill and make good on his promise to
Mequon, WI — Mike Thurow, lifelong Mequon resident, union fire captain, and father of four public school children, announced today that he is running as an Independent in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District. Thurow is running because career politicians in both parties
Data centers are top of mind for key Wisconsin industry leaders, as the new developments make waves in construction, manufacturing and other sectors. The topic featured prominently in the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s 2026 Wisconsin Economic Report, which includes perspectives from
MADISON, WI — Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced legislation that would modernize collective bargaining rights for UW Health employees, giving these essential healthcare workers a stronger voice in their workplace and ensuring the highest quality
One year ago today, Donald Trump’s second term began. Instead of delivering on his promise to lower prices on “Day One,” Trump has thrown working families, farmers, and small businesses across Wisconsin into crisis. While Trump focuses on building a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding individuals who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last year that they must report UI benefits as taxable income on their 2025 tax returns, and that their 1099-G income tax statements
MADISON, WI – Last week, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for stronger antitrust enforcement to combat consolidation in the agricultural and livestock
The law is settled on abortion in Wisconsin with a 20-week compromise. The issue has been resolved as far as the judiciary is concerned. I follow and uphold the law, and I will continue to do so.
Impacts are minimal in comparison to what might have occurred
On the third Monday in January, communities across the nation celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of events, church services, and community breakfasts. Yet Dr. King would not have envisioned the day as just one of reflection but also a call for action, driven by a commitment to justice.
As we find ourselves in the midst of another turbulent era in American history, it is impossible to ignore the unsettling echoes of our past.
Since he’s been in office, Trump has repeatedly shown his disdain for people of color. If you are shocked or outraged, you haven’t been paying attention. He’s been saying things like this forever.
Seventeen House Republicans finally joined all House Democrats in voting to extend the expired ACA tax credits.
Some arguments against early voting
Do we really want extreme partisanship creeping into our municipal and county governments in Wisconsin? If we allow such partisanship to dominate local government, local democracy and the quality of life in our communities will suffer.
FOND DU LAC, WI – Just last week, Eric Toney’s campaign for Attorney General announced both a record fundraising haul and endorsements from more than half of Wisconsin’s sheriffs. “I’m so grateful to the members of law enforcement who have already
Madison, WI – State Representative David Murphy (R-Hortonville) today celebrated the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102), the Equality Amendment, which he authored along with Senator Steve Nass. The measure, approved by a 54-45 vote, proposes
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals that nearly $800 million in hospital funding for Wisconsin is now at risk because of a rule change under the Trump administration. Democratic lawmakers in the state are calling on Rep. Derrick Van Orden to step up and fight to protect this funding and the health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, ahead of the President’s speech in Davos in which he pledged to outline housing policies, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) called on President Trump to support their bill and make good on his promise to take on large institutional investors who are buying up single-family
Mequon, WI — Mike Thurow, lifelong Mequon resident, union fire captain, and father of four public school children, announced today that he is running as an Independent in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District. Thurow is running because career politicians in both parties have failed working families, and Washington needs a representative who
Data centers are top of mind for key Wisconsin industry leaders, as the new developments make waves in construction, manufacturing and other sectors. The topic featured prominently in the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s 2026 Wisconsin Economic Report, which includes perspectives from the heads of other business groups in the state. That
MADISON, WI — Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced legislation that would modernize collective bargaining rights for UW Health employees, giving these essential healthcare workers a stronger voice in their workplace and ensuring the highest quality care for their patients. The bill addresses long-standing challenges in
One year ago today, Donald Trump’s second term began. Instead of delivering on his promise to lower prices on “Day One,” Trump has thrown working families, farmers, and small businesses across Wisconsin into crisis. While Trump focuses on building a gilded ballroom, calls affordability a “hoax,” and flips off workers,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas. Reasons
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding individuals who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last year that they must report UI benefits as taxable income on their 2025 tax returns, and that their 1099-G income tax statements for the year are easily accessible through UI’s secure and
MADISON, WI – Last week, Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for stronger antitrust enforcement to combat consolidation in the agricultural and livestock industries that is hurting Wisconsin farmers. Senator Pfaff’s letter highlights
The law is settled on abortion in Wisconsin with a 20-week compromise. The issue has been resolved as far as the judiciary is concerned. I follow and uphold the law, and I will continue to do so.
Impacts are minimal in comparison to what might have occurred
On the third Monday in January, communities across the nation celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of events, church services, and community breakfasts. Yet Dr. King would not have envisioned the day as just one of reflection but also a call for action, driven by a commitment to justice.
As we find ourselves in the midst of another turbulent era in American history, it is impossible to ignore the unsettling echoes of our past.
Since he’s been in office, Trump has repeatedly shown his disdain for people of color. If you are shocked or outraged, you haven’t been paying attention. He’s been saying things like this forever.
Seventeen House Republicans finally joined all House Democrats in voting to extend the expired ACA tax credits.
Some arguments against early voting
Do we really want extreme partisanship creeping into our municipal and county governments in Wisconsin? If we allow such partisanship to dominate local government, local democracy and the quality of life in our communities will suffer.
FOND DU LAC, WI – Just last week, Eric Toney’s campaign for Attorney General announced both a record fundraising haul and endorsements from more than half of Wisconsin’s sheriffs. “I’m so grateful to the members of law enforcement who have already stepped up to support us, and to the hundreds of
Madison, WI – State Representative David Murphy (R-Hortonville) today celebrated the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102), the Equality Amendment, which he authored along with Senator Steve Nass. The measure, approved by a 54-45 vote, proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.