Milwaukee Public Schools sent an email to families claiming that it has completed all necessary lead safety work and that schools involved in the lead crisis are now “safe places for students and staff”. This statement is not supported by the district’s own published records, contractor reports, or statements made

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order “Restoring America’s Shipbuilding Dominance,” strengthens and revitalizes the Great Lakes shipbuilding industry. Specifically, the Senators are calling

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.

MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Democrats and ACA recipients across Wisconsin gathered in the freezing cold after an arctic blast covered the state over the weekend to fight for affordable health care.  In Madison, Senate and Assembly Democratic Leaders Dianne Hesselbein, Greta Neubauer, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker and small business owners from Main

Washington, D.C. – Today, as American families reel from the GOP health care crisis and Trump prepares to address the nation, Protect Our Care released The Grift That Keeps on Giving, a new report unwrapping Trump and the GOP’s year-long war on American health care. In 2025, the GOPshowered billionaires

(Waukesha, WI) — District II Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, today provided essential clarity on the modern legal framework governing reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Following the State Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in Kaul v. Urmanski, Judge Lazar committed to upholding the current legal

After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Derrick Van Orden voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Van Orden’s 11th hour health care scheme will push junk insurance plans, undermine protections for people with

After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Bryan Steil voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Steil’s 11th hour health care scheme will push junk insurance plans, undermine protections for people with preexisting conditions,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden applauded the House passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a major step towards repairing the damage to the health care system destroyed by the Democrats’ Unaffordable Care Act. “I have always fought for high quality, readily available, and ACTUALLY affordable

Following the vote taken on an anti-trans bill in Congress earlier today and in anticipation of another tomorrow, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director Abigail Swetz released the following statement: “I am appalled but not surprised to see the breakdowns of today’s vote. I’m appalled because of what a ‘yes’ vote on

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. “When it comes to Obamacare, we can’t keep writing blank checks for a heavily subsidized program that continues to drive up costs. After 15 years, the

MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a rare act of defiance, four House Republicans signed onto a bipartisan petition to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits, a hopeful sign for the families who rely on these credits to afford health care. However, Wisconsin Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, both of

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Current law already provides a penalty enhancement for those convicted of

Washington, D.C. — After months of chaos, four vulnerable House Republicans have finally signed on to the Democrats’ discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year clean extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. On January 1, over 21 million Americans will see their premiums double, triple, or

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another year of successfully assisting nonprofit organizations across the state “Nonprofit organizations – including hospitals, senior care providers, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and other community-based organizations – play a critical role in delivering ess… Please log

All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today that after 10 months of intense work, the district has completed its lead-paint stabilization efforts in 99 schools identified as needing intervention, and the buildings have been inspected and dee… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on

WBA releases results of Bank CEO Economic Conditions Survey Madison, Wis. — The results of the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs reflect 79% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good.” Fifty-five percent of respondents expect Wisconsin’s economy to stay about the same

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 1,500 degrees at its 133rd commencement on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. The university will present 1,149 bachelor’s degrees, 293 master’s degrees, 34 doctoral degrees, 14 associate degrees and 75 certificates. The

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $185 million in construction projects across the state. “Closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools and getting our kids closer to home and the support systems they rely on has been our prerogative

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, called out the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on his efforts to stifle free speech and increase market consolidation. Today’s FCC Oversight Hearing comes after FCC Chair Brendan Carr