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LA CROSSE, Wis — Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32), Medicaid recipient and Chippewa County Democratic Party Chair Jaime Halfen, and Driftless Seed Supply business co-founder Dylan Bruce participated in a video press conference where they called out Rep. Derrick Van
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson today lambasted President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” arguing it would increase the deficit and Congress should find more cuts before approving. “There’s no amount of pressure that President Trump can apply
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) attempt under the Trump Administration to gut funding for critical
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Washington County Executive and a Republican gubernatorial candidate Josh Schoemann says “disappointed” is a mild way to describe how he feels about Gov. Tony Evers’ work, and he’d like to make changes if elected governor.
The News: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS) for discriminating against a dyslexic student based on his race. OCR is also investigating whether the
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) issued the following statement after testifying on Senate Bill 280, his bill that would return $172 million in interest gathered on unspent federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) dollars to the state’s General Fund,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to introduce the Strengthening Medicare and Reducing Taxpayer (SMART) Prices Act. The legislation would expand the number of drugs that Medicare can negotiate lower drug
Despite repeatedly promising he’d oppose cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, Derrick Van Orden cast the deciding vote last week to slash both programs in order to give tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of his constituents. Wisconsinites are noticing that
WILL successfully challenged the “disadvantaged business enterprise” program on behalf of two Indiana businesses, securing an injunction. The Trump Administration now acknowledges the program’s unconstitutionality, potentially leading to major roadbuilding industry reforms. The News: The Trump Administration admitted today in court
“Gail’s Law” provides no-cost coverage to secondary screenings to women at greatest risk for cancer, missed diagnoses [Madison, Wis.] – Today, leading women’s health advocates praised a Gail’s Law, a new bill authored by Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R- Appleton), Rep. Amanda
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with several other joint authors, sent a budget motion to the Joint Finance Committee that would require the state government to pay municipalities 100% of the agreed upon costs to provide police,
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a “Court Watch” primer on Wednesday, detailing the bounds of judicial immunity. The primer outlines Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s alleged conduct to prevent federal immigration officials from arresting an
Honoring A Legacy Of Conservation In Wisconsin’s Northwoods MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest on June 7. Events will take place from 9 a.m.
Bill provides stipend to cover education and training expenses currently borne by volunteers MADISON, WI… Legislation supporting our local volunteer fire fighters by providing a stipend to cover their education and training expenses unanimously passed an Assembly committee today. State
On Saturday, May 31st, at 9:30am, Wisconsinites from around the state will gather at the State Capitol, State Street Side, for a rally and die-in demonstration to demand: Governor Evers: Veto any budget that doesn’t include Medicaid expansion! No New
MILWAUKEE – Astronomers from teams around the world – including UWM scientists – have made a startling discovery about a new type of cosmic phenomenon. The mystery object emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays. It’s the first time an
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20. The DNR invites organizations with an interest in beaver management to visit the Beaver Management Plan webpage to learn
Racine, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine) is proud to announce the upcoming unveiling of THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Racine, a portrait gallery celebrating the voices and experiences of forty public school students from the Racine Unified School District. The
New ad campaign calls out Rep. Van Orden for his vote to repeal clean energy investments Today, Protect Our Jobs, a new campaign defending clean energy workers and local economies across the country, launched a new television and digital ad
State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing
LA CROSSE, Wis — Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32), Medicaid recipient and Chippewa County Democratic Party Chair Jaime Halfen, and Driftless Seed Supply business co-founder Dylan Bruce participated in a video press conference where they called out Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s for casting the tie-breaking vote to gut Medicaid and
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson today lambasted President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” arguing it would increase the deficit and Congress should find more cuts before approving. “There’s no amount of pressure that President Trump can apply to me that exceeds the pressure I feel from the
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) attempt under the Trump Administration to gut funding for critical scientific research and education at universities in Wisconsin and across
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Washington County Executive and a Republican gubernatorial candidate Josh Schoemann says “disappointed” is a mild way to describe how he feels about Gov. Tony Evers’ work, and he’d like to make changes if elected governor.
The News: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS) for discriminating against a dyslexic student based on his race. OCR is also investigating whether the school district unlawfully delayed the student’s special education evaluation. WILL
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) issued the following statement after testifying on Senate Bill 280, his bill that would return $172 million in interest gathered on unspent federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) dollars to the state’s General Fund, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Government Operations,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to introduce the Strengthening Medicare and Reducing Taxpayer (SMART) Prices Act. The legislation would expand the number of drugs that Medicare can negotiate lower drug prices for, reduce federal spending, and give the Department of
Despite repeatedly promising he’d oppose cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, Derrick Van Orden cast the deciding vote last week to slash both programs in order to give tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy at the expense of his constituents. Wisconsinites are noticing that Van Orden “has an interesting way of doing one thing
WILL successfully challenged the “disadvantaged business enterprise” program on behalf of two Indiana businesses, securing an injunction. The Trump Administration now acknowledges the program’s unconstitutionality, potentially leading to major roadbuilding industry reforms. The News: The Trump Administration admitted today in court filings that the largest and oldest affirmative action progra… Please
“Gail’s Law” provides no-cost coverage to secondary screenings to women at greatest risk for cancer, missed diagnoses [Madison, Wis.] – Today, leading women’s health advocates praised a Gail’s Law, a new bill authored by Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R- Appleton), Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R- Pleasant Prairie), and Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Town of
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with several other joint authors, sent a budget motion to the Joint Finance Committee that would require the state government to pay municipalities 100% of the agreed upon costs to provide police, fire, and waste services to state buildings. “We as a
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a “Court Watch” primer on Wednesday, detailing the bounds of judicial immunity. The primer outlines Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s alleged conduct to prevent federal immigration officials from arresting an illegal immigrant in the context of judicial immunity. WHY IT
Honoring A Legacy Of Conservation In Wisconsin’s Northwoods MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest on June 7. Events will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Day Use Area
Bill provides stipend to cover education and training expenses currently borne by volunteers MADISON, WI… Legislation supporting our local volunteer fire fighters by providing a stipend to cover their education and training expenses unanimously passed an Assembly committee today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), co-author of the bill, said departments
On Saturday, May 31st, at 9:30am, Wisconsinites from around the state will gather at the State Capitol, State Street Side, for a rally and die-in demonstration to demand: Governor Evers: Veto any budget that doesn’t include Medicaid expansion! No New Eligibility Requirements & Guarantee Continued Eligibility Fight for State-level Single
MILWAUKEE – Astronomers from teams around the world – including UWM scientists – have made a startling discovery about a new type of cosmic phenomenon. The mystery object emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays. It’s the first time an object in this recently discovered class has been detected in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20. The DNR invites organizations with an interest in beaver management to visit the Beaver Management Plan webpage to learn about the requi… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Racine, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine) is proud to announce the upcoming unveiling of THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Racine, a portrait gallery celebrating the voices and experiences of forty public school students from the Racine Unified School District. The Gallery Event will take place Saturday, May 31, from 3pm–6p… Please
New ad campaign calls out Rep. Van Orden for his vote to repeal clean energy investments Today, Protect Our Jobs, a new campaign defending clean energy workers and local economies across the country, launched a new television and digital ad condemning Rep. Derrick Van Orden for voting to kill 1,850
State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With