Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan “Gail’s Law” to expand access to breast cancer screenings for Wisconsin women to prevent delayed diagnoses and save lives 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Gail’s Law,” Senate Bill 264, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 103, requiring health insurance policies, including BadgerCare, to fully cover medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with dense breasts  or who

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Americans for Contraception, Committee to Protect Health Care: Contraception on the ballot: Godlewski, Subeck, local health care providers discuss the role of WI State Supreme Court in protecting contraception

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Rep. Lisa Subeck, Americans for Contraception and health care providers with the Committee to Protect Health Care discussed the Right to Contraception Act and the role of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court

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Rep. Prado: Statement on recent remarks by Dolores Huerta

Madison, Wis. – Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Dolores Huerta’s recent remarks: “I am deeply saddened by Dolores Huerta’s recent statement surrounding the nature of her relationship with Cesar Chavez. No woman should have to

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on Trump administration delivering over $1.05 billion to rebuild Blatnik Bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan

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Medical College of Wisconsin: Midwest’s only holistic brain injury treatment program for military veterans, first responders hosts visit for Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the

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Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan “Gail’s Law” to expand access to breast cancer screenings for Wisconsin women to prevent delayed diagnoses and save lives 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Gail’s Law,” Senate Bill 264, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 103, requiring health insurance policies, including BadgerCare, to fully cover medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with dense breasts  or who are at an increased risk of breast cancer. Gov. Evers

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Americans for Contraception, Committee to Protect Health Care: Contraception on the ballot: Godlewski, Subeck, local health care providers discuss the role of WI State Supreme Court in protecting contraception

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Rep. Lisa Subeck, Americans for Contraception and health care providers with the Committee to Protect Health Care discussed the Right to Contraception Act and the role of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court in protecting Wisconsinites’ access to contraceptive care during a roundtable

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Rep. Jacobson: Reacts to the passing of former Mosinee Mayor Peter Nievinski

MADISON, WI – State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement following the announcement of the death of former Mayor of Mosinee Peter Nievinski: “I am greatly saddened by the news of Mayor Nievinski’s passing,” said Rep. Jacobson. “As a lifelong resident of Mosinee, Mayor Nievinski dedicated decades

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UW-Stout: Year of Design continues with Destination Weekend, celebrating students at entrepreneur, athletic, fine arts events

Featured events include STEM-X, Made@Stout Pop-Up Market, Fashion Without Fabric on April 11 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout invites families, alumni and the community to campus April 10-12 for Destination Weekend, a celebration of fashion, fine arts, athletics and more. The weekend is a continuation of UW-Stout’s Year of Design,

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Institute for Reforming Government: Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court matters

Delafield, WI — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced the release of a comprehensive Court Watch Spring Report on Thursday, bringing together twelve research briefs examining how the Wisconsin Supreme Court shapes the state’s government, economy, and civil society. The updated collection includes a new executive summary and conclusion that provides readers with

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Rep. Prado: Statement on recent remarks by Dolores Huerta

Madison, Wis. – Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Dolores Huerta’s recent remarks: “I am deeply saddened by Dolores Huerta’s recent statement surrounding the nature of her relationship with Cesar Chavez. No woman should have to carry pain in silence, or feel forced to choose between

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Colleagues force vote on Trump’s illegal war in Iran

WATCH: Baldwin takes to Senate Floor to advocate against Trump’s war of choice WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) forced the Senate to vote on the Trump Administration’s

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Barnes campaign: Promotes Freeze the Rates pledge with WisPolitics

Mandela Barnes: “The Game is Rigged Against All of Us Wisconsin Has Frozen Rates Before—Mandela Barnes Will Do It Again It’s Time To Freeze The Rates. LISTEN HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with WisPolitics Capitol Chats to talk about his campaign for Governor, where he discussed his plan to Freeze the Rates and take on

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on Trump administration delivering over $1.05 billion to rebuild Blatnik Bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan support from both the Wisconsin and Minnesota congressional delegations.  “More than

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U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Eau Claire man sentenced to 10 years for possessing methamphetamine for distribution

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicholas J. Fisher, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution. The prison term will be followed by

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Medical College of Wisconsin: Midwest’s only holistic brain injury treatment program for military veterans, first responders hosts visit for Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the Milwaukee County Research Park. During his visit, Secretary Bond heard

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U.S. Attorney Schimel: Owner of now-closed Milwaukee prenatal care coordination company sentenced to 121 months’ imprisonment for healthcare fraud scheme

Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 17, 2026, Markita Barnes (age 33) was sentenced to 121 months’ incarceration for committing a healthcare fraud scheme through which she stole $2,361,799.17 from a Medicaid benefit program meant to help at-risk pregnant

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