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MADISON, Wis. — Amid massive discontent with MAGA policies driving up costs, cratering poll numbers for Donald Trump, massive Spring electoral losses, state Senate and Assembly leadership abandoning their posts instead of facing the the voters, public disagreements with their presumptive
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 3,200 degrees at its 134th commencement on Sunday, May 17, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Madison… Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) praised the Special Session Bill on Surplus Payments and Property Tax Relief, a plan that would have returned $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, property tax relief, and tax
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MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is kicking off their convention in chaos — only a week removed from
Retired Police Chief Hagstrom on Sapik, “No one will work harder” [Lake Nebagamon, WI…] The Sapik for Senate campaign today announced the endorsement of Bill Hagstrom, former Police Chief of the City of Ashland. Chief Hagstrom served as Chief of
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning unanimously recommended adoption of a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland,
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Dane County. The board passed 2026 RES-019 to raise awareness about elder abuse as
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized May 2026 as Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. The board passed 2026 RES-014 to mark this observance and celebrate the
Wisconsin’s special education funding system is broken – and the compromise proposed by Governor Evers and Republican leadership represented meaningful progress. We urge the Governor and the Legislature to return to the table to address the continued underfunding of special
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail policies by subjecting bail bonds to insurance fraud laws, passed the House of Representatives today. Specifically, the bill defines bail bonds as
MADISON, Wis – On May 13th, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly voted on a deal announced by retiring leaders Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to use roughly $1.8 billion of the state surplus
After cutting health care and food assistance for working families, Wisconsin Republicans back a billion-dollar-a-day war that is driving up costs at home MADISON, Wis. — Today, Rep. Bryan Steil and Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted in favor of a resolution to
Madison – Taxpayers will lose out on nearly $2 billion in tax relief and education funding after the State Senate killed a bipartisan plan late Wednesday night. The tax relief and school funding plan had strong bipartisan support in the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Josh Harder (CA-09), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), and Gabe Amo (RI-01) this week introduced a resolution to designate May 14th as National Scam Survivor Day. “Each year, scammers
MADISON – On May 13th, both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature voted on a $1.8 billion deal to fund public education, decrease property taxes, and eliminate taxes on overtime and tips. This deal was a bipartisan compromise spearheaded by
Free Clinics Will Be at MacDowell on May 19, Riley on June 2 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold lead-screening clinics for its students and for children in the community at MacDowell Montessori School on May 19 and at Riley Dual
Sen. Feyen and Rep. Franklin honored for taking bold action to build fusion hub Milwaukee – Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) and Representative Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) are the 2026 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the
MADISON-Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement after voting to deliver the state surplus back to Wisconsinites to lower property taxes, fund our schools, and give tax rebates to millions across the state. Last night, the bill passed
MADISON, WI — Yesterday the Wisconsin State Senate convened in a Special Session to vote on a deal negotiated between Governor Evers and Republican leaders to spend the state’s surplus dollars, which would have resulted in a $2.9 billion deficit
MADISON, Wis. — Amid massive discontent with MAGA policies driving up costs, cratering poll numbers for Donald Trump, massive Spring electoral losses, state Senate and Assembly leadership abandoning their posts instead of facing the the voters, public disagreements with their presumptive gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany, attempted leadership coups, and the imposition
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 3,200 degrees at its 134th commencement on Sunday, May 17, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Clayborn Benson, UWM alumnus and renowned Wisconsin historian, will be
Madison… Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) praised the Special Session Bill on Surplus Payments and Property Tax Relief, a plan that would have returned $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, property tax relief, and tax cuts for working families. The bill failed in the Senate
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MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is kicking off their convention in chaos — only a week removed from the second failed coup against their own Chairman, with 15
Retired Police Chief Hagstrom on Sapik, “No one will work harder” [Lake Nebagamon, WI…] The Sapik for Senate campaign today announced the endorsement of Bill Hagstrom, former Police Chief of the City of Ashland. Chief Hagstrom served as Chief of Police for the Ashland Police Department for six years, and
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning unanimously recommended adoption of a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland, Wasserman, Biel… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Dane County. The board passed 2026 RES-019 to raise awareness about elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue and to urge
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized May 2026 as Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. The board passed 2026 RES-014 to mark this observance and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of APIDA communities locally and nationally.
Wisconsin’s special education funding system is broken – and the compromise proposed by Governor Evers and Republican leadership represented meaningful progress. We urge the Governor and the Legislature to return to the table to address the continued underfunding of special education. Failure to approve a bipartisan plan will result in
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail policies by subjecting bail bonds to insurance fraud laws, passed the House of Representatives today. Specifically, the bill defines bail bonds as insurance products, which subjects them to federal insurance fraud laws
MADISON, Wis – On May 13th, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly voted on a deal announced by retiring leaders Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to use roughly $1.8 billion of the state surplus for short-term education funding and property tax relief. State Representative
After cutting health care and food assistance for working families, Wisconsin Republicans back a billion-dollar-a-day war that is driving up costs at home MADISON, Wis. — Today, Rep. Bryan Steil and Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted in favor of a resolution to continue giving the Trump administration a blank check for the
Madison – Taxpayers will lose out on nearly $2 billion in tax relief and education funding after the State Senate killed a bipartisan plan late Wednesday night. The tax relief and school funding plan had strong bipartisan support in the State Assembly, but failed in the Senate, where every Democrat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Josh Harder (CA-09), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), and Gabe Amo (RI-01) this week introduced a resolution to designate May 14th as National Scam Survivor Day. “Each year, scammers exploit millions of Americans and defraud them of their hard-earned
MADISON – On May 13th, both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature voted on a $1.8 billion deal to fund public education, decrease property taxes, and eliminate taxes on overtime and tips. This deal was a bipartisan compromise spearheaded by Governor Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader
Free Clinics Will Be at MacDowell on May 19, Riley on June 2 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold lead-screening clinics for its students and for children in the community at MacDowell Montessori School on May 19 and at Riley Dual Language Montessori School on June 2. Appointments are not needed
Sen. Feyen and Rep. Franklin honored for taking bold action to build fusion hub Milwaukee – Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) and Representative Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) are the 2026 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the bold actions they have taken to build a world-class hub
MADISON-Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement after voting to deliver the state surplus back to Wisconsinites to lower property taxes, fund our schools, and give tax rebates to millions across the state. Last night, the bill passed in the State Assembly but failed in the State Senate. Special
MADISON, WI — Yesterday the Wisconsin State Senate convened in a Special Session to vote on a deal negotiated between Governor Evers and Republican leaders to spend the state’s surplus dollars, which would have resulted in a $2.9 billion deficit by the end of the 2027-29 budget cycle. Senator Habush