MADISON, Wis. — Today, a breaking news report from Heartland Signal revealed recent audio of Eric Hovde criticizing the provision in the Affordable Care Act allowing people to stay on their family health plan until age 26. In response to a question about the provision in the ACA, Hovde says, “It’s a stupid idea”

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement: Wisconsin has been designated a BioHealth Tech hub by the Biden-Harris Administration. The designation brings an award of $49 million in federal funding to support the state’s biohealth sector. This transformational investment in Wisconsin will support innovation in health care while

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub was announced as one of 12 recipients of the Phase 2 implementation grant of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Regional Technology and Innovations Hub program. This is a bipartisan victory that will help cement Wisconsin as a national and global leader in

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Representative Jill Billings joined La Crosse small business owner Penny Fassler and ARPA funding recipient Andrew Rasmussen at a press conference in La Crosse urging Wisconsinites to vote NO on two misleading constitutional amendment ballot questions placed on the August 2024 primary ballot by right-wing politicians in Wisconsin’s

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a press conference to celebrate the $49 million investment she secured for Wisconsin’s Tech Hub to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research and innovation, growing our economy and creating jobs, and boosting American competitiveness in a cutting-edge industry. Senator Baldwin was joined

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today announced it would accept the petition for original action in Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin v. Urmanski, an important case that will determine whether Wisconsinites have a state constitutional right to access abortion care.   In response to Tuesday’s announcement, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Patriotic Millionaires announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Patriotic Millionaires is a group of high-net worth Americans who share a profound concern about the destabilizing level of inequality in America and work to ensure that the country’s political economy is structured

Today, the Trump Campaign reports that in the second quarter of fundraising, it raised a total of $331 million. This beats the quarterly number of $264 million reported by Biden for the same period. After beating Biden in the months of April and May, the Trump team added another $111.8

The Wisconsin Conservative Coalition (WCC) released on July 1, 2024 its 2023-2024 Northeast Wisconsin State Legislator Scorecard. Fourteen members of the Assembly and six members of the Senate representing Northeast Wisconsin were rated on how they voted on ten key bills. The WCC, a coalition of three patriot groups in Northeast Wisconsin,

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn held a roundtable with state and local leaders to condemn Donald Trump’s assault on American democracy. In Milwaukee, Rep. Clyburn was joined by County Executive David Crowley, State Senator LaTonya Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood, Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Patricia Ruiz-Cantu, and Tammie Xiong

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the best universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America rankings. Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the country, with 745 schools meeting the initial screening requirements for

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case on constitutional protections for reproductive freedom. The Court’s action comes as extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel continues to campaign on his opposition to reproductive freedom. Last week marked the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin has agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that attempts to create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin.  The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, stated, “As WILL has stated many

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MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step toward fully protecting safe and legal abortion access in the Badger State, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will take up the case of Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski, in which the justices could rule to protect Wisconsinites’ right to comprehensive abortion care.  The case, brought

Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan,

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s petition for original action and will consider the question of a state constitutional protection for bodily autonomy, including the right to abortion.   The following is a statement from Michelle Velasquez, Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.  “PPWI knows the

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 2, 2024 – USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will be the Recommended Decision when published in the Federal Register in early July. At that point, industry feedback will be collected during a 60-day public comment period. “We appreciate the work

WEST ALLIS, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 on July 2, 2024. “Brady Coulthard’s experience, commitment to public safety and unwavering support for our firefighters make him the ideal candidate for State Assembly