WISCONSIN – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) made stops in Friendship, Weston, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Mount Horeb highlighting the need to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax breaks that help 230,000 Wisconsinites afford their insurance. Unless Republicans act, the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits will expire at the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s public lands Saturday, Sept. 27 in honor of National Public Lands Day. Established in 1994, National Public Lands Day places emphasis on volunteerism to protect and enhance our public lands. Each year, many groups and

MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward’s President and General Counsel Jeff Mandell issued the following statement after the court-appointed referee published his report and recommendation, which accepts the Office of Lawyer Regulation’s settlement proposal of a three-year law license suspension for former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman. It is now up to

MADISON, Wis. — In response to GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien dropping out of the race, WisDems spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Bill Berrien is a lesson for all GOP candidates: if you don’t show complete and total loyalty to Trump–past or present–then you better pack your bags and head

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Friday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL and a manufacturing CEO, issued the following statement announcing his decision to end his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin.  “After hunting down war criminals in Bosnia as a Navy SEAL Platoon Leader, I had no idea that running for

MADISON – Today, on World Contraception Day, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Right to Contraception Act. The bill would establish an individual’s statutory right to access, and a health care provider’s right to provide contraceptives and information regarding contraception. The legislation would prohibit the

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it would be forced to stop providing abortion services due to the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill. At the same time, Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made it crystal clear that, if given the chance, he would go even further in restricting abortion access in

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday,Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout detailed the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes on Wisconsin farmers. In the interview, Rebout explains that farmers are unable to sell soybeans to their largest buyer, China, as a direct result of these tariffs. Despite the negative effects, GOP governor candidate Tom

MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which

Madison, WI – September 22, 2025 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is sounding the alarm after U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against Sen. Rand Paul’s “Six Penny Plan,” a commonsense proposal to balance the federal budget within five years by reducing just six cents of every dollar in projected

WAUSAU, WI – Wisconsin College Republicans and College Republicans of America have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor. “Tom stands proudly for the Pro-Trump and Pro-America values that are pivotal to leading Wisconsin forward into the midterms and beyond. I am proud to announce that the College Republicans are ready and eager

Rhinelander, WI – The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) today announced its strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, authored by Senators Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), and Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), along with Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Chanz Green (R-Grand View). The legislation would help establish

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 35 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship, and innovation. “Businesses

Eau Claire, WI — Today, Laura Benjamin announced the suspension of her campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, citing the significant resources required to run a competitive race, while celebrating the progress her campaign has made in shaping the political conversation across the district. “From the very beginning, this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October. There are five dates throughout October when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to double-check the hunting season dates and trapping season dates and confirm that they have acquired all necessary

At Public Health Madison & Dane County, we believe a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion, is essential for healthy communities. Access to that kind of care is now becoming more limited in Wisconsin. Starting on October 1, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it will pause abortion services

STANLEY, WI – Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign got a huge boost with Club for Growth PAC endorsing her candidacy. In a statement, Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh said “(Jessi) Ebben will fight every day for the people of Wisconsin, and she will work with President Trump to lower taxes and cut

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Madison, Wis – During the contested case hearing yesterday on the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, an engineer and pipeline integrity expert with nearly 40 years of experience – John Godfrey – offered testimony on the extensive analysis he completed examining the possibility of a product spill once the Line 5

While Democrats push for chaos, Derrick Van Orden is delivering commonsense solutions for Wisconsinites. Last week, Van Orden voted to keep the government open and working for Wisconsin families: protecting paychecks, safeguarding benefits, and keeping critical programs running. “While Derrick Van Orden fights for common sense and puts Wisconsinites first, Democrats are