Wisconsin Disability and Aging: Statement on federal proposals to cut U.S. Health and Human Services and dismantle Administration on Community Living 

Yesterday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pose significant challenges for state governments and state budgets. The abrupt restructuring eliminating the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will likely disrupt critical services that maintain and improve the

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Sen. Felzkowski: Responds to Evers vetoing his own standards

Madison, WI- Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would have returned Wisconsin to educational standards that Governor Evers himself implemented.  Current Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly deviated from National Assessment of Educational Progress standards,

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on six bills

Governor signs bills to continue efforts combatting the opioid epidemic, support Tribal governments, provide wage increases for certain public employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, marking the first bill action of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. The bills signed by the governor today include continuing the succes… Please log in to access subscriber

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Gov. Evers: Slams new Trump administration attempt to recklessly gut over $210 million for Wisconsin to help support mental and behavioral health, prevent substance abuse, and strengthen local EMS

Trump Administration plans to recklessly cut millions in already approved federal funding aimed at improving health and safety in communities across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the latest move by President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates World Doula week

MADISON, WI –Every year from March 22 to March 28, the global community recognizes the contributions of doulas through the observance of World Doula Week. On the final day of World Doula Week 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on variance to Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest master plan to add bicycle touring trails, vault toilet facility

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the use or management of an area

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Rep. Neubauer: Slams Trump’s $210 million cuts to federal grants meant for Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services

RACINE, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services received notice from the Trump administration that they would be losing $210 million in federal grants. These grants help fund programs that serve people across Wisconsin, including direct care for substance abuse and mental health.  Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine)

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WisGOP: Reacts to Evers’ decision to veto restoring education standards

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill to restore Wisconsin’s testing standards after Jill Underly lowered them.  “It is shameful that Tony Evers, a former educator and DPI Secretary, is siding with Jill Underly’s efforts to lower Wisconsin’s testing standards. Tony Evers and Jill Underly have failed Wisconsin

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City Forward Collective: Statement on Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 1

We are disappointed to learn of Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored the high National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)- aligned standards—the nation’s report card—that the Governor first implemented during his tenure as State Superintendent. Families in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin deserve honesty,

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Wisconsin Disability and Aging: Statement on federal proposals to cut U.S. Health and Human Services and dismantle Administration on Community Living 

Yesterday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pose significant challenges for state governments and state budgets. The abrupt restructuring eliminating the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will likely disrupt critical services that maintain and improve the health of our most vulnerable citizens – including older Americans

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Sen. Felzkowski: Pleased with ratification of trades contracts

Madison, WI- This morning, several bills that Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) supported were signed into law. 2025 Wisconsin Acts 1, 2, and 3 ratified contracts for unionized building trades employees working in Wisconsin State Government. The bills were recommended for approval in February out of the Joint Committee for

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Sen. Felzkowski: Responds to Evers vetoing his own standards

Madison, WI- Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would have returned Wisconsin to educational standards that Governor Evers himself implemented.  Current Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly deviated from National Assessment of Educational Progress standards, instead choosing lower standards and cut scores to mask failing

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Dept. of Natural Resource: Be careful burning brush this spring

Spring wildfire season is officially upon us. If your spring cleanup plans involve fire, make sure you check the fire conditions before conducting any outdoor burning activities. Debris burning continues to be the number one cause of wildfires in Wisconsin, which usually takes the form of burning brush or leaf piles this

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Rep. Vining: Vining & Colleagues Author Economic Justice Bill of Rights

MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement:  “I believe that every person in Wisconsin–urban, suburban, or rural; white, African American,

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on six bills

Governor signs bills to continue efforts combatting the opioid epidemic, support Tribal governments, provide wage increases for certain public employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, marking the first bill action of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. The bills signed by the governor today include continuing the succes… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for

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WisDems: Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair condemns Elon Musk’s blatantly illegal vote-buying scheme to save Brad Schimel

MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions of dollars) for voting—directly violating Wisconsin state law: As nonpartisan election

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Gov. Evers: Slams new Trump administration attempt to recklessly gut over $210 million for Wisconsin to help support mental and behavioral health, prevent substance abuse, and strengthen local EMS

Trump Administration plans to recklessly cut millions in already approved federal funding aimed at improving health and safety in communities across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the latest move by President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to recklessly gut funding Wisconsin expected to receive to help

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Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates World Doula week

MADISON, WI –Every year from March 22 to March 28, the global community recognizes the contributions of doulas through the observance of World Doula Week. On the final day of World Doula Week 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It is my pleasure to join advocates and

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