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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families
WISCONSIN – New polling released by Marquette University Law School this week shows a strange dichotomy among Wisconsin voters regarding the way election officials adjudicate our elections. The topline: 79% trust local and state election officials to manage our elections over federal
Project nearing completion, poised to boost economic growth and cargo operations in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley visited Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to tour construction progress of its new air cargo facility, one of the Airport’s most
The proposed rule would kick up to two million Americans off their health insurance, raise out-of-pocket costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 14 of their colleagues in demanding that
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today is uplifting and applauding the efforts of local hospitality partners and the United Way of Dane County who are stepping up to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Dane County Regional
Milwaukee-based global staffing firm ManpowerGroup has issued a new challenge for startups, seeking AI-based tech that spurs cooperation with workers. The company recently launched its 2026 VivaTech Startup Challenge, called Human First, Digital Always: Redefining the Future of Work. It’s
The report finds that over one million family caregivers of Wisconsin adults contribute 560 million hours of care each year MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s one million-plus family caregivers now provide $11.1 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new
ICE tactics spur growth MADISON—The rapidly growing Silver Badgers, founded in spring 2025 by a group of West Madison senior citizens, expect 1,000 cheering rally supporters to join them March 28 at 2 p.m. for No Kings Day 3 at
The president has approved just 23 percent of blue state requests for disaster aid, compared to 89 percent for red states Madison, WI – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate
$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized
MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this
MADISON, Wis. — After adjourning the 2026 session of the state legislature only three months into the year and leaving mountains of urgent work undone, the GOP majority is now forcing public schools and taxpayers to once again pay the price
MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff
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Both parties are going to have to learn to work together.
All across Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other battlegrounds, a key voting bloc has deep reasons to care about the economy.
If the filibuster does end, we all might be surprised to find senators attempting to find common ground on more issues to help ensure bills pass with bipartisan support, thereby reducing the chance of being overturned when the other side regains power. At this point, I’m willing to make that change.
A federal judge’s ruling means it’s time for UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin to reverse the decision they made to end gender-affirming health care for hundreds of Wisconsin transgender youth.
Wisconsin Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.
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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families and small businesses. The legislation would restore and expand access
WISCONSIN – New polling released by Marquette University Law School this week shows a strange dichotomy among Wisconsin voters regarding the way election officials adjudicate our elections. The topline: 79% trust local and state election officials to manage our elections over federal election officials despite many feeling that irregularities are more common
Project nearing completion, poised to boost economic growth and cargo operations in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley visited Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to tour construction progress of its new air cargo facility, one of the Airport’s most significant development projects in decades. Located within the MKE Regional
The proposed rule would kick up to two million Americans off their health insurance, raise out-of-pocket costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 14 of their colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration reverse course on its harmful proposed rule
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today is uplifting and applauding the efforts of local hospitality partners and the United Way of Dane County who are stepping up to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Dane County Regional Airport impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Across the
Milwaukee-based global staffing firm ManpowerGroup has issued a new challenge for startups, seeking AI-based tech that spurs cooperation with workers. The company recently launched its 2026 VivaTech Startup Challenge, called Human First, Digital Always: Redefining the Future of Work. It’s seeking submissions in two categories, unified by the idea that
The report finds that over one million family caregivers of Wisconsin adults contribute 560 million hours of care each year MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s one million-plus family caregivers now provide $11.1 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it
ICE tactics spur growth MADISON—The rapidly growing Silver Badgers, founded in spring 2025 by a group of West Madison senior citizens, expect 1,000 cheering rally supporters to join them March 28 at 2 p.m. for No Kings Day 3 at Tree Lane and Gammon Road. Silver Badgers welcome people of
The president has approved just 23 percent of blue state requests for disaster aid, compared to 89 percent for red states Madison, WI – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate disaster strikes—endangering the lives and livelihoods of blue state residents
$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized for their exceptional leadership, d… Please log in to access
MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this seemingly endless wave of referendum votes. Read the full story below.
MADISON, Wis. — After adjourning the 2026 session of the state legislature only three months into the year and leaving mountains of urgent work undone, the GOP majority is now forcing public schools and taxpayers to once again pay the price for Republicans’ laziness. In the upcoming April 7 election, 70
MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff taxes. This includes some of the most competitive assembly and
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Both parties are going to have to learn to work together.
All across Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other battlegrounds, a key voting bloc has deep reasons to care about the economy.
If the filibuster does end, we all might be surprised to find senators attempting to find common ground on more issues to help ensure bills pass with bipartisan support, thereby reducing the chance of being overturned when the other side regains power. At this point, I’m willing to make that change.
A federal judge’s ruling means it’s time for UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin to reverse the decision they made to end gender-affirming health care for hundreds of Wisconsin transgender youth.
Wisconsin Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.
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