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REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 28, 2025 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in strawberry fields. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Stinger® and
Madison, WI– From hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the state to sweltering heat waves and record-setting floods, our changing climate is taking a toll on the health of Wisconsinites. In response, a statewide coalition of health and climate professionals has come
MADISON, WI – Today, in an inspiring display of bipartisanship, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 23, which guarantees all mothers on Medicaid with coverage for a year after giving birth, with only one Senator voting in opposition. Senator
MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23: “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas,” said Grothman. “It is heartwarming to see such grieving over
WASHINGTON – This week, Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging the administration to support
MILWAUKEE_Qingsu Cheng, a researcher in UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, is investigating why some breast cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment – only to “wake up” later and revive malignancy. Cheng, an assistant professor of
The state Senate overwhelmingly approved the legislation. But like last session, it continues to face opposition from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
MILWAUKEE — Mary Beth Tinker, a plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case which ruled that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at
GREEN BAY, Wis – Green Bay state legislators are excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week. The event will take place in and around Lambeau Field, the Titletown District, and downtown Green Bay from April 24th to the
Wisconsin can either cling to an outdated energy model built on pollution, price volatility, and energy dollars sent out of state, or we can invest in a clean, resilient future powered by homegrown energy.
The environmental movement cut its teeth by saying “no” to the problem of pollution. The time has come to build on this legacy and say “yes” to solutions: “yes” to clean energy, “yes” to thriving Wisconsin communities, and “yes” to a brighter future.
Milwaukee’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. From the Ecofactory’s clean energy innovations to workforce programs rooted in equity, this city continues to show how environmental progress and economic opportunity can go hand in hand. Earth Day reminds us of what’s at stake – but Milwaukee reminds us of what’s possible.
Clean Water Now referendums in 2021 and 2022 showed strong, nonpartisan success when voters were directly asked on their ballots how much they care about Wisconsin’s water.
It’s Earth Day and a good time to revisit Line 5 and what that awful saga has to say about what’s become of the environmental movement — or maybe what it has always been.
The cemented left-led court has upheld Democrat Gov. Tony Evers’ veto trick to increase public school funding for the next four centuries.
The Legislature last took this approach in 1995.
Local government needs to restore citizens’ confidence.
Tort reform is not just a legislative issue; it’s a crucial factor for the survival and growth of small businesses in Wisconsin. By addressing the excessive costs of litigation, reducing frivolous lawsuits and stabilizing the business climate, tort reform would provide small business owners with the tools they need to thrive.
REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added more than a dozen endorsements from current and former party
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 28, 2025 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in strawberry fields. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Stinger® and Stinger® HL herbicide, which are manufactured by Corteva AgriSciences, LLC and
Madison, WI– From hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the state to sweltering heat waves and record-setting floods, our changing climate is taking a toll on the health of Wisconsinites. In response, a statewide coalition of health and climate professionals has come together to launch Climate & Health Action Together (CHAT) to elevate stories
MADISON, WI – Today, in an inspiring display of bipartisanship, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 23, which guarantees all mothers on Medicaid with coverage for a year after giving birth, with only one Senator voting in opposition. Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) released the following statement: “Despite what some Republican
MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23: “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum Medicaid extension, shifting coverage from 60 days to the critical
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas,” said Grothman. “It is heartwarming to see such grieving over an important Christian leader. Our prayers are with the Cardinals
WASHINGTON – This week, Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging the administration to support and safeguard federal science agencies, ensure they are guided by
MILWAUKEE_Qingsu Cheng, a researcher in UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, is investigating why some breast cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment – only to “wake up” later and revive malignancy. Cheng, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, was recently awarded a $200,000 Shaw Scientist Award
The state Senate overwhelmingly approved the legislation. But like last session, it continues to face opposition from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
MILWAUKEE — Mary Beth Tinker, a plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case which ruled that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate,” will be the special guest for the
GREEN BAY, Wis – Green Bay state legislators are excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week. The event will take place in and around Lambeau Field, the Titletown District, and downtown Green Bay from April 24th to the 26th, bringing an estimated quarter million visitors to the Green
Wisconsin can either cling to an outdated energy model built on pollution, price volatility, and energy dollars sent out of state, or we can invest in a clean, resilient future powered by homegrown energy.
The environmental movement cut its teeth by saying “no” to the problem of pollution. The time has come to build on this legacy and say “yes” to solutions: “yes” to clean energy, “yes” to thriving Wisconsin communities, and “yes” to a brighter future.
Milwaukee’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. From the Ecofactory’s clean energy innovations to workforce programs rooted in equity, this city continues to show how environmental progress and economic opportunity can go hand in hand. Earth Day reminds us of what’s at stake – but Milwaukee reminds us of what’s possible.
Clean Water Now referendums in 2021 and 2022 showed strong, nonpartisan success when voters were directly asked on their ballots how much they care about Wisconsin’s water.
It’s Earth Day and a good time to revisit Line 5 and what that awful saga has to say about what’s become of the environmental movement — or maybe what it has always been.
The cemented left-led court has upheld Democrat Gov. Tony Evers’ veto trick to increase public school funding for the next four centuries.
The Legislature last took this approach in 1995.
Local government needs to restore citizens’ confidence.
Tort reform is not just a legislative issue; it’s a crucial factor for the survival and growth of small businesses in Wisconsin. By addressing the excessive costs of litigation, reducing frivolous lawsuits and stabilizing the business climate, tort reform would provide small business owners with the tools they need to thrive.