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Governor’s veto of Brillion Marsh dredging project costs thousands in crop losses due to flooding MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers’ dead-of-night veto of the Brillion Marsh dredging project, which hurts area farmers and families who worry about flooding every year, has nothing
All six of the delegation’s House Republicans voted to pass the initial version of the bill in May, and they largely expressed support for Johnson as he sought deeper cuts to federal spending as the Senate debated the measure. MADISON,
Art installations in Italy, Minnesota bring communities together Menomonie, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout students – Allison Seanor and Megan McDowell – recently completed two murals, half a world apart. Their public installations celebrate how art brings communities together,
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Included was a provision of $9,100,000 for the creation of additional sound barriers along the I-894 and I-41 corridors. This builds on
MADISON, Wis. (July 3, 2025) — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) highlighted dairy industry and rural Wisconsin investments included in the newly signed 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget that will benefit the state’s dairy processors, farmers, and rural communities. The
Congressional Candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd District offers Rep. Van Orden the opportunity to host EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Laura Benjamin, small business owner, former Eau Claire City Council member, and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, will host a
The 3rd Congressional Democrats of Wisconsin condemn Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s vote yesterday to cut Medicaid and Food Assistance for tens of thousands of families in his own district. Rep. Derrick Van Orden has spent years promising his constituents that
MADISON, Wis. — As we mark Independence Day amid the Trump Administration’s attacks on our most fundamental freedoms, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “From blatantly ignoring court orders, arresting judges and threatening to arrest anyone who doesn’t agree
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today lauded dairy provisions in the federal budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress. WCMA also expressed concern about funding cuts for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). President Trump is
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Sheldon A. Wasserman, Steve F. Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Sky Z. Capriolo, Shawn Rolland, and Patti Logsdon issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder: “Officer Kendall Corder dedicated his
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties
Washington, D.C. — Republicans in the House just voted to strip 17 million Americans of their health care in order to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthiest people and corporations. This is the largest attack on health care in
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law 2025 Wisconsin Act 9 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 10, which would establish a framework for certifying psychiatric residential treatment facilities and establish a statewide system for sharing minors’ mental
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statements regarding the uncertainties of GBCI: “I find this incredibly disappointing. After months of hard work by the legislature, Gov. Evers chose to line-item veto
MILWAUKEE – Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of President Donald Trump’s federal budget bill, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement. “In Milwaukee County, we depend on federal funding to invest in our community and provide essential
Contact: Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Co-Chairs Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 220-2924 Patti Becker, beckerp@clanet.org; (608) 240-8503 Jason Glozier, jglozier@wcilc.org (608) 422-0525 Survival Coalition Response to Passage of Federal Budget Bill Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Governor Evers and legislative leaders for their bipartisan effort to craft a budget that supports the state’s dairy community. “This budget reflects a strong commitment to
The WASB thanks the governor, legislature, and all parties involved in the process for working together and making difficult decisions to ensure some level of increases was put forward and a budget was ultimately passed. The increases in special education
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the GOP led House ramming through the Big Ugly Bill all so Trump can sign into law funding cuts for Medicaid and SNAP, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “These
Governor’s veto of Brillion Marsh dredging project costs thousands in crop losses due to flooding MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers’ dead-of-night veto of the Brillion Marsh dredging project, which hurts area farmers and families who worry about flooding every year, has nothing to do with renewing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, two area
All six of the delegation’s House Republicans voted to pass the initial version of the bill in May, and they largely expressed support for Johnson as he sought deeper cuts to federal spending as the Senate debated the measure. MADISON, Wis. — A Thursday report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted how Wisconsin’s Republican congressional
Art installations in Italy, Minnesota bring communities together Menomonie, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout students – Allison Seanor and Megan McDowell – recently completed two murals, half a world apart. Their public installations celebrate how art brings communities together, creating vibrant and welcoming spaces. Seanor, an art education major
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Included was a provision of $9,100,000 for the creation of additional sound barriers along the I-894 and I-41 corridors. This builds on the 2023-2025 biennial budget that approved $7,000,000 to erect the
MADISON, Wis. (July 3, 2025) — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) highlighted dairy industry and rural Wisconsin investments included in the newly signed 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget that will benefit the state’s dairy processors, farmers, and rural communities. The budget reflects bipartisan recognition of dairy’s critical role in Wisconsin’s
Congressional Candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd District offers Rep. Van Orden the opportunity to host EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Laura Benjamin, small business owner, former Eau Claire City Council member, and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, will host a public town hall in La Crosse on Tuesday, July 8
The 3rd Congressional Democrats of Wisconsin condemn Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s vote yesterday to cut Medicaid and Food Assistance for tens of thousands of families in his own district. Rep. Derrick Van Orden has spent years promising his constituents that he would never cut Medicaid or food assistance, calling Democrats
MADISON, Wis. — As we mark Independence Day amid the Trump Administration’s attacks on our most fundamental freedoms, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “From blatantly ignoring court orders, arresting judges and threatening to arrest anyone who doesn’t agree with his extreme agenda, abducting our neighbors off the streets,
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today lauded dairy provisions in the federal budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress. WCMA also expressed concern about funding cuts for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law on Friday, July
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Sheldon A. Wasserman, Steve F. Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Sky Z. Capriolo, Shawn Rolland, and Patti Logsdon issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder: “Officer Kendall Corder dedicated his life to protecting our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering
The Wisconsin Counties Association is commending Governor Tony Evers and the Legislature for their bipartisan work on 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, the $111.1 billion 2025-2027 state budget signed into law this morning. The budget includes vital investments that will benefit counties and the citizens they serve. (Update: See the final WCA Budget
Washington, D.C. — Republicans in the House just voted to strip 17 million Americans of their health care in order to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthiest people and corporations. This is the largest attack on health care in history, and the consequences will be catastrophic. Not only will
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law 2025 Wisconsin Act 9 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 10, which would establish a framework for certifying psychiatric residential treatment facilities and establish a statewide system for sharing minors’ mental health safety plans. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statements regarding the uncertainties of GBCI: “I find this incredibly disappointing. After months of hard work by the legislature, Gov. Evers chose to line-item veto the decommissioning date of 2029 for GBCI,” said Rep. Franklin.
MILWAUKEE – Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of President Donald Trump’s federal budget bill, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement. “In Milwaukee County, we depend on federal funding to invest in our community and provide essential services that our residents rely on every day. Federally-funded programs
Contact: Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, Co-Chairs Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov; (608) 220-2924 Patti Becker, beckerp@clanet.org; (608) 240-8503 Jason Glozier, jglozier@wcilc.org (608) 422-0525 Survival Coalition Response to Passage of Federal Budget Bill Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by a vote… Please log in to access subscriber
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Governor Evers and legislative leaders for their bipartisan effort to craft a budget that supports the state’s dairy community. “This budget reflects a strong commitment to Wisconsin’s dairy community,” Greg Siegenthaler, DBA board president, said. “We
The WASB thanks the governor, legislature, and all parties involved in the process for working together and making difficult decisions to ensure some level of increases was put forward and a budget was ultimately passed. The increases in special education reimbursement are a massive step forward – the highest rate
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. The legislation
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the GOP led House ramming through the Big Ugly Bill all so Trump can sign into law funding cuts for Medicaid and SNAP, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “These Republican thieves, led by Derrick Van Orden, are stealing funding