MADISON, WI – In honor of First Amendment Day, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with several of her Democratic colleagues announced co-authorship for two companion proposals that reaffirm the rights of Wisconsinites to free speech, civic engagement, and fair elections. “The First Amendment is more than words on paper—it’s

Rodriguez blasts Trump and Tiffany for cruel attacks on health care and reproductive freedom MADISON, WI—Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s announcement that it will temporarily pause appointments as a result of President Donald Trump and Congressman Tom Tiffany’s newly enacted law, which

MADISON, Wis. — News broke this week that Planned Parenthood Wisconsin is pausing abortion services, due directly to Republican Congressman and candidate for governor Tom Tiffany casting a crucial vote to pass the Republican budget bill that targets Planned Parenthood and attacks abortion access. “It hasn’t even been 48 hours since Tom

MADISON, Wis – On September 25, 1789, the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution was approved by Congress for ratification by the States. Chief among them was the First Amendment, which guarantees the rights of the people to free exercise of religion, free petition and assembly, freedom of

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.     Folks, our ability to compete and be successful—to have a strong economy and workforce, to retain our homegrown talent, and to make life better for everyone who calls our state home—depends on our UW System.    I’ve spent the last six years advocating for

WISCONSIN – Today, Protect Our Care is launching new ads holding Republicans, including Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), accountable for the impending government shutdown and a health care crisis of their own making. Republican lawmakers plan to shut down the government unless they can continue cutting Medicaid to the bone,

WISCONSIN – Today, USA Today published an article by Sarah Wire outlining the ongoing shutdown battle, Republicans’ refusal to permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits lowering premium costs for Americans, and how the expiration of these critical tax credits will impact Americans across the country. In the piece, Wire

Test score changes display widening gaps Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of Forward Exam and ACT test scores on Thursday showing mixed performance of K-12 schools in Wisconsin.  WHAT HAPPENED: Under Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly’s leadership, Wisconsin

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation this week to stop the liberal left from spreading misinformation and rhetoric when it comes to abortion and healthcare. She was joined by 11 colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in authoring the bill to ensure clarity and provide a legal definition to what

MADISON, Wis. — From the day Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered to Tuesday of this week, WI-03 Representative Derrick Van Orden has posted over 1,000 tweets related to the incident. In his tweets, Van Orden has threatened to withdraw federal funding from Mayo Clinic — a health care system that has 28 facilities in WI-03. Van Orden

DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center Katie Griffin urging the reopening of the DEERS/RAPIDS processing facility in Green Bay to allow active-duty servicemen, reservists, veterans, and their beneficiaries to access military bases and important benefits at VA

MADISON – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) proudly announced his co-authorship of a new bill creating a Workforce Home Loan Program under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). The program is designed to help first-time homebuyers bridge the gap between conventional mortgages and the dream of stable homeownership

Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement:  “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and necessary and often lifesaving medical services including pregnancy tests, birth

MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the courts. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Republicans

Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds.   While the Hyde Amendment has long prohibited the direct use

Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring graphic design, photography, light play and ceramics to philosophical and