MADISON, Wis. — With health care premiums set to more than double for working families, Derrick Van Orden is dismissing continued funding as “partisan demands” while Tom Tiffany is directing Republican colleagues to “hold firm” in their position that could raise health care costs for Wisconsinites. Republicans have fought against affordable health care

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next 50 today announced endorsements of three proven leaders in battleground state legislatures who are skilled legislators, building Democratic power, and showing what’s possible when we invest in next-generation leadership: Georgia House Minority Whip Sam Park, Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, and Pennsylvania State Representative and

MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to limit add-on fees at Universities of Wisconsin campuses — Senate Bill 532 — received a public hearing today in the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges. SB 532 would prohibit UW campuses from charging an additional fee for classes offered exclusively

NECEDAH, WI – Senate Democrats kicked off their Affordable Wisconsin Tour today in Necedah, Wisconsin at Cranberry Creek. Senators Dianne Hesselbein, Sarah Keyeski, Brad Pfaff, and Jodi Habush Sinykin toured the farm and heard from the owners on the struggles farmers across our state are facing.  This visit to Cranberry Creek is the first stop on Senate… Please

FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 15, 2025) –  Registration is now open for the next Fox Cities Chamber Fox Talks session, “Ignite Your Brand: From Social Media to the Winner’s Circle,” to be held on Wednesday, November 19, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Community First Credit Union, 1575 Dresang Way, Neenah. Growing with confidence takes

DE PERE — Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) sent a letter to the chairs of the Wisconsin State Legislature’s committees on energy and utilities, urging swift consideration of Senate Bill 3 and Assembly Bill 7, which would rightfully restore local governments’ ability to influence the siting of large-scale energy projects.

Baby bust rears its head in school enrollment numbers Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Department of Public Instruction’s release of 2025-2026 school choice and charter enrollment numbers. WHY IT MATTERS: While traditional schools continue to see enrollment declines year over

GREEN BAY — October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, symbolized by the color purple, a color representing peace, courage, survival, and hope. State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay), alongside Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee), announced new legislation to create a “Purple Alert” system that would help locate missing individuals who may

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis), Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee), Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha), and Sen. Larson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the “Accountability for For-Profit Colleges” bill package.  This package was a direct result of legislative advocacy from public school advocates and victims of for-profit college scams. For-profit colleges, such as

Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.  It is my pleasure to wish all of you a happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  Wisconsin wouldn’t be who we are today without the vast historical and cultural contribution of Indigenous people.  That’s why, in my first year as governor, I was proud to

MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Eau Claire chancellor. Regent Karen Walsh will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Arthur Grothe,

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of the following dealers, located at 101 Skyline Dr. #1, Arlington, for unlicensed motor vehicle sales: Apple Remarketing Services LLC Rydez Rite LLC Sami Car-Shop LLC Also at the same Arlington facility, DMV revoked

“We are unable to do benefit verification letters. (Social Security recipients) would need that letter to keep their housing. If they’re in low-income housing and they don’t have access to the internet, they would have to come into the field office and request a letter. We can’t provide those. We

River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) and Senator RobStafsholt (R–New Richmond) recognized Hudson Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Dabruzzi as the 2025First Responder of the Year during the October 14th floor session at the State Capitol. The First Responder of the Year ceremony is held once each legislative

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing season. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29,

As Republicans continue their health care shutdown, the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, and nearly 70 million seniors will be signing up for their plans and benefits. Unfortunately, Trump and Republicans in Congress have guaranteed that millions of seniors on Medicare will pay more for premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and

Two Years to the Day After Harrowing Incident, Rep. O’Connor Honors FDL Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9 Iro as the 60th Assembly District’s First Responders of the Year Madison, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after honoring Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9

MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act, a comprehensive package of policies designed to address the root causes of poverty by expanding access to affordable housing, family-supporting jobs, transportation, and other essential services across Wisconsin.  “Every Wisconsinite deserves the opportunity to

MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was joined at the State Capitol by Mount Horeb Police Officer and current Mount Horeb School District Resource Officer Rosemeyer where he was honored during an Assembly Floor Session as the First Responder Award winner. Officer Rosemeyer was joined by his wife Lindsay, and

La Crosse Police Department Officer Josh Rollins Named 95th Assembly District First Responder of the Year MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders across Wisconsin. Representative Billings recognized Officer Josh Rollins on behalf of the 95th Assembly District. Officer Rollins has served with the La Crosse Police Department since