On Aug. 1, 2024, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he is directing the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) to invest more than $250 million in funding already designated for home and community-based services (HCBS) to create and fund a minimum fee schedule, effectively raising wages for direct care

WISCONSIN – Today, the Competitiveness Coalition, chaired by former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Scott Brown, released new survey data conducted among likely voters in Wisconsin. Key findings include: Top three issues for voters include: Inflation (24%) Threats to American democracy (16%) Immigration (12%)  Sixty-three percent (63%) agree that breaking up large

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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Examiner revealed that a new poll shows Rep. Derrick Van Orden will face an uphill battle to be reelected in the 3rd District this November. Van Orden, who spends more time bullying people on social media and screaming at teenagers than he does working for western Wisconsin,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, House-passed legislation that would cut taxes for Wisconsin parents by expanding the Child Tax Credit, support Wisconsin manufacturers that invest in American innovation, and reduce housing costs by boosting the supply of affordable

Today, 43 additional Wisconsin Democratic elected officials, including Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President – building on the groundswell of endorsements Vice President Harris received from Wisconsin leaders when she announced her campaign, including  Governor

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Steve Scaffidi on WTMJ’s Political Power Hour to urge voters to reject legislative Republicans’ power grab and vote NO on the August 13 ballot questions. Gov. Evers spoke about  how quick action during the COVID-19 pandemic saved lives and helped our communities rebuild—and how Republicansin

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is giving Rep. Van Orden an extra long summer break with Congress recessing earlier than planned.  As Rep. Van Orden returns to Wisconsin, there are three important questions he must answer for his constituents who care about the integrity of elections, health care costs, and

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today named veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. The appointment takes effect Sept. 7.  Martin will succeed Maria Gallo, who announced today that she will retire from UW-River Falls.   “Mike Martin has extensive experience as a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) has distributed the first round of increased payments to counties and municipalities under the historic shared revenue legislation signed by the governor in June 2023. This distribution marks a significant milestone as it includes the new supplemental county and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Brood Survey, which start statewide on Aug. 1.  These surveys are designed to measure the reproductive status of deer and game birds by establishing ratios

SLINGER, Wis. (August 1, 2024) — The Washington County Republican Party is pleased to announce the Save America Rally is planned from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 at Sterling Chalet, 1271 Hwy. 175, Hubertus. Organizers say the event’s key objective is bringing patriots and conservatives together to discuss

Legislation modeled off of Baldwin’s successful Dairy Business Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Meat Business Innovation Act (MBIA) of 2024 to support farmers, ranchers and small- and medium-sized processors through technical assistance and grants to the meat industry. The legislation is modeled on Baldwin’s successful Da…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today attended the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, where the governor announced he is proclaiming Aug. 10, 2024, as “Cream Puff Day” across the state of Wisconsin in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Original Cream

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the American Journal News broke the news that Eric Hovde managed almost $1 billion in the Cayman Islands, an infamous tax haven. Offshore tax havens like the Cayman Islands allow hedge fund investors and managers to avoid paying their fair share and line their own pockets instead. Hovde has said he wouldn’t support

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame for 2024. “Our Hall of Fame keeps getting better and better,” said Maryann Lazarski, press club president.  “This year’s honorees represent the best in local journalism.

(Thiensville, WI) – August 1 – The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) today recognizes state Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) as a “Friend of Family Medicine” for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Representative Rozar was recognized as a 2024 Friend of Family Medicine due to her leadership as the Vice Chair

Mayor Johnson, why do you continue to protect Willie Hines, the Executive Director of HACM? For over a year we have been publicly asking for help with bed bugs, rats, black mold, abusive managers, rent mismanagement, and crime in our buildings. We have told our stories. We have shown videos.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of $20.7 million in grants to 22 municipalities for public improvement projects across Wisconsin. The Community Development Block Grant Public Facility (CDBG–PF) grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) for critical public infrastructure projects in low- to moderate-income communities with