MADISON, WI – Today, in an inspiring display of bipartisanship, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 23, which guarantees all mothers on Medicaid with coverage for a year after giving birth, with only one Senator voting in opposition. Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) released the following statement:  “Despite what some Republican

MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23:  “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum Medicaid extension, shifting coverage from 60 days to the critical

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas,” said Grothman. “It is heartwarming to see such grieving over an important Christian leader. Our prayers are with the Cardinals

WASHINGTON – This week, Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging the administration to support and safeguard federal science agencies, ensure they are guided by

MILWAUKEE_Qingsu Cheng, a researcher in UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, is investigating why some breast cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment – only to “wake up” later and revive malignancy. Cheng, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, was recently awarded a $200,000 Shaw Scientist Award

MILWAUKEE — Mary Beth Tinker, a plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case which ruled that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate,” will be the special guest for the

GREEN BAY, Wis – Green Bay state legislators are excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week. The event will take place in and around Lambeau Field, the Titletown District, and downtown Green Bay from April 24th to the 26th, bringing an estimated quarter million visitors to the Green

Baldwin-backed agency to boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs on Musk and Trump’s chopping block WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s closure of Wisconsin’s newly established Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center that provides small busine…

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program. The program, sponsored by WM, seeks to demonstrate to state policymakers and the public that Wisconsin businesses are leading the way in

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now has an easy online process to find the ideal special license plate, personalize the plate’s message and order online with DMV’s new special license plates web application. “This tool allows customers to see the plates they’re ordering, with

Two schools recognized for outstanding environmental stewardship MADISON — Following the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program, Wisconsin has launched its own initiative through Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin to spotlight schools leading the way in environmental stewardship. State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today, as part of Environ…

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health recently rolled out a new option through its Specialty Mail Order Pharmacy to reduce the amount of paper that comes with prescriptions. Instead of the traditional stack of papers patients receive that explain how to take the medication, potential side effects and other pertinent facts,

Madison College’s District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jennifer Berne as the college’s next president, concluding an extensive national search. Berne will assume the role on July 1. She brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member, researcher, academic leader, and community college

Wisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its goal of planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in celebration of Earth Day, Arbor

La Crosse— April 21, 2025 — After hearing about upcoming protests being planned by local Democrat-supporting organizations, the La Crosse County Republican Party released the following statement: “Republicans like President Trump, Senator Ron Johnson, and Congressman Derrick Van Orden are hard at work protecting American values, reducing waste and fraud in

MILWAUKEE, WI (April 21, 2025) — USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz today announced Gordie Blum will serve as acting regional forester for the Eastern Region, effective May 1, 2025. Blum will temporarily succeed Regional Forester Tony Dixon as he reaches his planned retirement after 34 years of service. “I would like to

RACINE, Wis. – Thursday, April 24th, former Maryland Governor and Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley will join the “Citizens’ Town Hall” in Racine to answer questions about proposed Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid, how Elon Musk’s DOGE is threatening Social Security, and more.  The event, hosted by Fair Share America,

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(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the insulting commentary made last week by DHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about people with autism: “On Wednesday of last week, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made despicable comments at

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #257 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Mon., April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The president of the United States