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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. “Community pantries all over Wisconsin are
Cannabis is far less harmful and poses fewer negative side effects than most prescription drugs – especially opiate-based painkillers – and our state’s residents should also have the choice to decide which health care options work best for them.
Gail’s Law is named in honor of patient advocate Gail Zeamer, a brave Wisconsin woman whose own battle with breast cancer inspired her to fight for others.
We are well on the way to having, at least, two separate school systems — and taxpayers are on the hook for both.
Eau Claire, WI — The 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin strongly condemn the hateful and discriminatory actions taken by members of the UW–Eau Claire College Republicans during a recent Halloween party. Social media posts from the October 27th event depict
Voters elect hacks like Underly who do nothing. The grooming coverup is one result.
Every day, Tony Evers and Tammy Baldwin take to social media to spell out the reason for the government shutdown. Republicans won’t extend the affordable care tax credits – which means the premiums on Obamacare plans will go up. Here’s what they don’t want you to know.
Support your local food pantries and food banks to help bridge this gap. More critically, we all need to advocate for restored federal funding to SNAP. Only federal support can provide the long-term solution.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a new home with the approval of the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization project by the State Building Commission on Oct. 28. “This capital project will transform
Democrats can’t just rely on big margins in favorable areas to turn this country around.
People are still debating whether the millions who marched in rural and urban America, the 20,000 here in Madison and the thousands of others in Dane County communities did any good to change the way Donald Trump and the Republicans are governing.
Voters Open to Reform after Multi-Million Dollar, Partisan Judicial Elections Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG)‘s Court Watch initiative released a report, Structural Reform of Judicial Selection in Wisconsin, detailing potential structural reforms to strengthen judicial integrity
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is excited to launch the sixth year of its Farm Team Initiative, aimed at building additional conservative strength for the 2026 Spring Elections. Building on our strong momentum from 2025, where we successfully
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today joins partners across the state and across the country urging drivers to put their seat belts on and put their phones down. Buckle Up Phone Down Day is an annual campaign to raise
Because of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, more than 700,000 Wisconsinites risk having food ripped off their dinner tables Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have found a new political strategy this week: Let the people go hungry. Starting November 1st,
MADISON, Wis. – Homeowners and renters living in Milwaukee, Washington or Waukesha counties have two weeks remaining to apply for FEMA assistance after August floods. The deadline to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. It is
University’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence aims to ‘equip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding’ Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout continues to strengthen its 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence, embedding skills across all programs, faculty experts
MADISON, Wis. – As daylight saving time comes to an end on Nov. 2, it is time to fall back on safety and emergency preparedness. ReadyWisconsin encourages people to take this opportunity to protect what matters most. “When clocks change
Gov. Tony Evers pleaded with lawmakers to “get something goddamned done” on an overhaul of the state’s prison system as he pledged to include lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in each step of the redesign. Evers’ vow came after GOP members of the commission complained lawmakers weren’t involved in the redesign that the guv proposed in February.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. In a video shared on social media, Senator Baldwin laid out why Rebecca Cooke is the best candidate to defeat vulnerable incumbent Derrick Van
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. “Community pantries all over Wisconsin are seeing a rising demand for food, especially as Wisconsinites lose
Cannabis is far less harmful and poses fewer negative side effects than most prescription drugs – especially opiate-based painkillers – and our state’s residents should also have the choice to decide which health care options work best for them.
Gail’s Law is named in honor of patient advocate Gail Zeamer, a brave Wisconsin woman whose own battle with breast cancer inspired her to fight for others.
We are well on the way to having, at least, two separate school systems — and taxpayers are on the hook for both.
Eau Claire, WI — The 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin strongly condemn the hateful and discriminatory actions taken by members of the UW–Eau Claire College Republicans during a recent Halloween party. Social media posts from the October 27th event depict an individual dressed as an ICE agent “arresting” another person
Voters elect hacks like Underly who do nothing. The grooming coverup is one result.
Every day, Tony Evers and Tammy Baldwin take to social media to spell out the reason for the government shutdown. Republicans won’t extend the affordable care tax credits – which means the premiums on Obamacare plans will go up. Here’s what they don’t want you to know.
Support your local food pantries and food banks to help bridge this gap. More critically, we all need to advocate for restored federal funding to SNAP. Only federal support can provide the long-term solution.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will have a new home with the approval of the $98 million Sentry Hall modernization project by the State Building Commission on Oct. 28. “This capital project will transform the Collins Classroom Center into a state-of-the-art facility to house
Democrats can’t just rely on big margins in favorable areas to turn this country around.
People are still debating whether the millions who marched in rural and urban America, the 20,000 here in Madison and the thousands of others in Dane County communities did any good to change the way Donald Trump and the Republicans are governing.
Voters Open to Reform after Multi-Million Dollar, Partisan Judicial Elections Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG)‘s Court Watch initiative released a report, Structural Reform of Judicial Selection in Wisconsin, detailing potential structural reforms to strengthen judicial integrity and public trust in Wisconsin Courts on Wednesday. The report
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is excited to launch the sixth year of its Farm Team Initiative, aimed at building additional conservative strength for the 2026 Spring Elections. Building on our strong momentum from 2025, where we successfully flipped and expanded seats on local boards statewide, we’re poised
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today joins partners across the state and across the country urging drivers to put their seat belts on and put their phones down. Buckle Up Phone Down Day is an annual campaign to raise awareness for the two most important actions a driver can
Because of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, more than 700,000 Wisconsinites risk having food ripped off their dinner tables Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have found a new political strategy this week: Let the people go hungry. Starting November 1st, federal food aid will stop going to the American people
MADISON, Wis. – Homeowners and renters living in Milwaukee, Washington or Waukesha counties have two weeks remaining to apply for FEMA assistance after August floods. The deadline to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. It is important to note the recent FEMA decision to deny Wisconsin’s request for
University’s 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence aims to ‘equip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding’ Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout continues to strengthen its 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence, embedding skills across all programs, faculty experts across degree fields build on their growing knowledge with research
MADISON, Wis. – As daylight saving time comes to an end on Nov. 2, it is time to fall back on safety and emergency preparedness. ReadyWisconsin encourages people to take this opportunity to protect what matters most. “When clocks change twice a year, it’s the perfect time to check and
Gov. Tony Evers pleaded with lawmakers to “get something goddamned done” on an overhaul of the state’s prison system as he pledged to include lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in each step of the redesign. Evers’ vow came after GOP members of the commission complained lawmakers weren’t involved in the redesign that the guv proposed in February.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. In a video shared on social media, Senator Baldwin laid out why Rebecca Cooke is the best candidate to defeat vulnerable incumbent Derrick Van Orden. “As I traveled around Western Wisconsin last year campaigning