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We are here today to remember an important milestone for women’s rights and equality – Roe v. Wade. 53 years ago today, this 7-2 Supreme Court decision ruled that the rights guaranteed by the US Constitution include the right of women
Steil Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Bryan Steil has spent years working to overturn, to rip away women’s freedoms
Van Orden Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Derrick Van Orden has spent years working to overturn, to rip away
La Crosse, WI — At the monthly meeting of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) held on Wednesday evening January 21st, the delegates unanimously voted to join the Minnesota AFL-CIO and all five Minnesota regional labor councils plus numerous other unions
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the start of the 2026 individual income tax filing season, beginning on Monday, January 26, 2026. The IRS and DOR will begin accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) sent a formal demand letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Thursday seeking the immediate release of public records that have been withheld for one year. The original
MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes
Madison, WI — The Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a hearing Wednesday on Assembly Bill 493, legislation that would authorize community solar programs and expand access to affordable, locally generated energy in Wisconsin. The bill’s sponsor in the Assembly, State Representative
During a joint news conference, the two said they planned to introduce a bipartisan bill shortly that would take $10 million originally meant as matching funds for the public affairs network and place it in a trust fund. Interest from that fund would be used to finance the network’s operations.
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association applauds the introduction of a bill package that seeks to lower child care costs for families and continue support for child care providers. WECA and its Center for Policy, Research and Engagement say
Madison – This morning, Assembly and Senate Democrats held a press conference for the rollout of the Cutting Costs for Child Care package. Representative Billings introduced LRB-4878 as part of this package and released the following statement: “Increasing affordability and
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and fellow Legislative Democrats introduced the Cutting Costs for Child Care bill package, which includes six bills aimed at bringing down the cost of child care and addressing the child care
MADISON, WI – Overlooked during a busy financial reporting season was the early success of Trevor Jung’s State Senate campaign in the 21st District. Jung’s campaign has already surpassed $130,000 in donations, out-raising his Republican opponent by $97,051.42, and placing him in a position to flip a
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as Wisconsinites reflect on the loss of a fundamental constitutional right, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s record makes it clear he is a serious threat to reproductive freedom in Wisconsin. Since Roe was overturned, Tiffany has
Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman
Madison, WI—Carpenter and Former State Rep. Brett Hulsey released his campaign finance report showing he is on track to win the Aug. 11 primary. “When I ran against billionaire-backed Gov. Scott Walker in 2014 to restore money for students, job
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a historic show of unity, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Delegate Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly approved an Emergency Resolution demanding the state government honor its commitment to special education funding. Proposed by the Wisconsin Heights
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting December 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment: There were 3,021,200 people employed in Wisconsin, down 200 over
MILWAUKEE (January 22, 2026) – This weekend, January 23 through January 25, Milwaukee is expected to experience extreme cold temperatures, with wind chills reaching as low as 40 degrees below zero. These conditions are dangerous, and residents are urged to
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (Jan. 22, 2026) –The salt applied to Wisconsin roads and sidewalks each winter doesn’t disappear when the snow melts. It washes into local lakes, rivers, and even drinking water. To spotlight the growing problem — and what communities
We are here today to remember an important milestone for women’s rights and equality – Roe v. Wade. 53 years ago today, this 7-2 Supreme Court decision ruled that the rights guaranteed by the US Constitution include the right of women to bodily autonomy, privacy, and reproductive freedom. I am heartbroken
Steil Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Bryan Steil has spent years working to overturn, to rip away women’s freedoms to make their own health care choices. Quite literally, in
Van Orden Will Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision – a decision that Derrick Van Orden has spent years working to overturn, to rip away women’s freedoms to make their own health care choices. Here’s
La Crosse, WI — At the monthly meeting of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) held on Wednesday evening January 21st, the delegates unanimously voted to join the Minnesota AFL-CIO and all five Minnesota regional labor councils plus numerous other unions in supporting the Day of Truth and Freedom this Friday
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced the start of the 2026 individual income tax filing season, beginning on Monday, January 26, 2026. The IRS and DOR will begin accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns on this date. Filing Options Wisconsin taxpayers have several
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) sent a formal demand letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Thursday seeking the immediate release of public records that have been withheld for one year. The original request, submitted by the DairylandSentinel.com on January 21, 2025, sought
MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes direct action to lower costs, reduce uncertainty, and support families.
Madison, WI — The Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a hearing Wednesday on Assembly Bill 493, legislation that would authorize community solar programs and expand access to affordable, locally generated energy in Wisconsin. The bill’s sponsor in the Assembly, State Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome), was joined by a broad coalition of
During a joint news conference, the two said they planned to introduce a bipartisan bill shortly that would take $10 million originally meant as matching funds for the public affairs network and place it in a trust fund. Interest from that fund would be used to finance the network’s operations.
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association applauds the introduction of a bill package that seeks to lower child care costs for families and continue support for child care providers. WECA and its Center for Policy, Research and Engagement say the bills, introduced on Thursday by state Rep. Alex Joers
Madison – This morning, Assembly and Senate Democrats held a press conference for the rollout of the Cutting Costs for Child Care package. Representative Billings introduced LRB-4878 as part of this package and released the following statement: “Increasing affordability and access to child care is crucial for making Wisconsin more
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and fellow Legislative Democrats introduced the Cutting Costs for Child Care bill package, which includes six bills aimed at bringing down the cost of child care and addressing the child care workforce shortage. “The cost of child care is one of
MADISON, WI – Overlooked during a busy financial reporting season was the early success of Trevor Jung’s State Senate campaign in the 21st District. Jung’s campaign has already surpassed $130,000 in donations, out-raising his Republican opponent by $97,051.42, and placing him in a position to flip a district held by Republicans for over a decade. With over
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as Wisconsinites reflect on the loss of a fundamental constitutional right, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s record makes it clear he is a serious threat to reproductive freedom in Wisconsin. Since Roe was overturned, Tiffany has repeatedly voted to strip away abortion protections, block access to
Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman
Madison, WI—Carpenter and Former State Rep. Brett Hulsey released his campaign finance report showing he is on track to win the Aug. 11 primary. “When I ran against billionaire-backed Gov. Scott Walker in 2014 to restore money for students, job training, worker healthcare, retirement and unions, I got 51,830 votes
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — In a historic show of unity, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Delegate Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly approved an Emergency Resolution demanding the state government honor its commitment to special education funding. Proposed by the Wisconsin Heights School Board, the resolution passed with 93% support from rural,
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting December 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment: There were 3,021,200 people employed in Wisconsin, down 200 over the month and down 65,500 over the year. Labor Force: The
MILWAUKEE (January 22, 2026) – This weekend, January 23 through January 25, Milwaukee is expected to experience extreme cold temperatures, with wind chills reaching as low as 40 degrees below zero. These conditions are dangerous, and residents are urged to limit time outdoors whenever possible. For individuals and families experiencing
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (Jan. 22, 2026) –The salt applied to Wisconsin roads and sidewalks each winter doesn’t disappear when the snow melts. It washes into local lakes, rivers, and even drinking water. To spotlight the growing problem — and what communities can do about it — WI Salt Wise is hosting