LAKE MICHIGAN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Thomas H. Smith Shipwreck (Steambarge), located in Lake Michigan, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Tamara Thomsen. The Thomas H. Smith Shipwreck (Steambarge) was built in

MADISON, Wis. —  Wisconsin hospitals and health systems provided $2.2 billion in community benefits in 2024, according to a new report released today by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA). The comprehensive report demonstrates how hospitals serve as more than health care providers – they are community anchors, economic engines, and trusted

MILWAUKEE – Joel Brennan, president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), today announced he will step away from that role. Cristy Garcia-Thomas – a long-standing business executive and member of the GMC Board – will serve as interim president. Garcia-Thomas brings deep experience, respect across the organization, and a strong commitment to

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “I was proud to vote for the FY26 NDAA as it advances President Trump’s mission to keep America strong, secure, and dominant on the world stage. The

MADISON, Wis – Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) along with his Democratic colleagues on the education committee introduced LRB-5599, a bill that would ensure a sum-sufficient special education reimbursement rate of 42% in the 2025-26 school year and 45% for 2026-2027. Recently, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) stated that current funding passed in Wiscons… Please

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight titled, “Fighting Obamacare Subsidy Fraud: Is the Administrative Procedure Act Working as Intended.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the

Madison, WI – Today, the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) approved a study of the I-94 corridor that includes the section between HWY SS and the Jefferson County line. The proposed study received unanimous support from Commission members, which includes legislators from both parties, as well as Governor Evers. “I was

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  — Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced major victories secured in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act following today’s House passage. “This bill puts our warfighters first. The FY26 NDAA strengthens America’s ability to fight, adapt, and win. It reinforces our alliances, modernizes our investments in America’s national security, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $890.6 billion FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill’s topline does not reflect the additional $150 billion added to the Pentagon’s budget through

Legislation enacted into law includes designating a bridge over STH 82 on I-39, making changes to town government operations, and exempts MiLB players from wage and hour laws  Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed three pieces of legislation, authored by Representative Dallman,

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December 15th is the Final Day to Enroll for ACA Coverage Starting January 1st Watch the full-event here WISCONSIN – Today, Wednesday, December 10th, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joined Protect Our Care and residents from across Wisconsin to discuss the ongoing Trump-GOP health care crisis as the Affordable Care Act

Baldwin championed strong Buy America standards in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but many agencies are not fully enforcing and prioritizing American workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged the Trump administration to follow through on President Donald Trump’s pledge to prioritize American workers and businesses and properly enforce

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement following the reintroduction of paid leave legislation by Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Reps. Francesca Hong and Kalan Haywood on Tuesday. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “At some point in our lives, we will all need to take time

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) held a press conference to introduce Save Our Schools: a K-12 education bill that raises the special education reimbursement rate to 90%, indexes per-pupil funding to inflation, and provides grants to students enrolled

Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) celebrated the signing of seven bills he authored into law. These bills improve Wisconsinites’ access to mental health care, strengthen the safety of our communities and our kids, protect stranded motorists, clean up laws governing housing, promote public health, and encourage

In an explosive ruling Tuesday, a Wisconsin Judge refused to even consider a hearing on his own alleged misconduct and that of other court staff. Citing expert analysis and other evidence, attorneys for Jim Troupis, President Trump’s 2020 Wisconsin recount counsel, allege that a Dane County Circuit Court law clerk,

MADISON, WI –On Monday, legislative democrats introduced legislation that would ensure school district’s special education costs are reimbursed to the percentages estimated during the 2025-27 state budget, 42% and 45%. Rep. Lori Palmeri released the following statement: “When the state budget was signed this summer, school districts were expecting their

Tiffany voted against expanding benefits for firefighters who developed job-related diseases and cancer Tom Tiffany voted against funding for lead pipe removal and PFAS cleanup Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiffany voted against funding for suicide prevention for health care professionals MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany has a long record of bad

New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed that Rep. Tom Tiffany helped create the “billionaire-loophole” that allows unlimited amounts of dark money to flow into elections and crowd out the voice of Wisconsin voters. Now, as a candidate for governor, he’s trying to distance himself from the loopholes he supported in the