MADISON, Wis. — After yesterday’s House vote, where Wisconsin Republicans, including Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted to drastically increase their constituents health care costs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “These DC politicians, whether it be Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden or

A new program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will offer students a gateway into careers that support the growing sports industry, from event promotion and merchandising to management and analysis. Sport business will be offered as a major, minor and certificate for undergraduates within the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business

Revised rule creates streamlined licensing pathway for relative and like-kin caregivers, keeping more kids with adults who know and love them MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has approved a new administrative rule designed to help improve the state’s foster care system by ensuring kids can more easily

(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) has announced that U.S Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Sara Fuentes, American Maritime Partnership, and J.M. “Mike” McCoshen, Administrator, Great Lakes Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) will headline seven speakers who will address ISMA when the ISMA  holds their 136th Annual Grand Lodge Convention,

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