MADISON, Wis. — Today in Madison, Democratic leaders gathered to denounce the ongoing obstruction of key priorities by Republicans on the Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee. For months, Republican politicians have been playing games with Wisconsinites’ health, safety, and futures, withholding funding for priorities like clean water and rural health care—which a… Please log in

RIVER FALLS, WI — River Falls resident Alison Page announced her candidacy today for the new 30th Assembly District which includes the Cities of River Falls and Hudson, the Village of North Hudson, and the Towns of St. Joseph, Hudson, Kinnickinnic, Troy, Clifton and River Falls.  “For too long, legislators

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WHITEWATER—May 9th, 2024—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host President/Chief Executive Officer of the Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, Marc Augsburger, at the upcoming May meeting. Marc will be discussing increasing costs on emergency room and outpatient care as a result of change and the demographics of the

MADISON, WI, May 7, 2024 – The American Heart Association presented Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) with a Friend with Heart award for their leadership in creating a statewide Nutrition Incentive Program. Nutrition Incentive Programs, oftentimes called Double Dollars or Market Match, provide matching dollars to families participating

MADISON, Wis. — Late last week, a dark money super PAC funded by Eric Hovde’s out-of-state billionaire allies, Dick and Elizabeth Uihlein, was forced to take down a false attack against Tammy Baldwin and her record of protecting Medicare and fighting for every Wisconsinite. See below for coverage of Eric Hovde’s

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved a plan to release nearly $20 million to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) to expand the state’s oral healthcare workforce. “I’m very pleased to see this money released to communities and tech schools across the state. As we know,

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, and RITE PAC have filed an amicus brief to protect Wisconsin elections from illegal ballot drop boxes. This filing comes in response to recent efforts by Wisconsin Democrats to overturn the 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling barring the use of

MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) joined his Republican colleagues on the Joint Committee on Finance in approving a plan to spend $36 million the state received as part of a settlement with several makers, distributors, and retailers of opioid medications. The comprehensive plan approved by the committee provides targeted investments

Green Bay, WI – Allyship. Community building. Join leaders from across the state to hear from women who are leading very different organizations, all focused on transformation and change that includes allyship and building communities. The A-list panel includes: Alida Al-Saadi, Senior Partner, Korn Ferry  Maria M. Lara, President & Co-Founder, LPA

Milwaukee – On Thursday, May 16, the We Are Here MKE Collective – led by The Asha Project and in coordination with the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and the City of Milwaukee Office on Community Wellness and Safety – will host a town hall gathering from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Washington Park Senior

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans adjourning today’s hearing of the Joint Finance Committee without taking action to release approved funding to stabilize rural hospitals and address drinking water pollution, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “Republican politicians on the Joint Finance Committee once aga… Please log

Madison, WI – Today Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) released its 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard giving its assessment of how all thirty-three State Senators and all ninety-nine State Assembly Representatives did this past legislative session. The session began in early January 2023 and floor activity concluded in March of this year. “Within our mission, we

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced over $17.7 million in State Opioid Response grants are now being made available to the State of Wisconsin to combat the fentanyl and opioid epidemic.

MADISON — Today, the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) adjourned its scheduled 13.10 meeting while ignoring a second meeting scheduled by Gov. Evers to release $140 million to address hospital closures and PFAS contamination. This marks the second time in a month Republicans chose to ignore the governor’s call

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is calling out state Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for refusing to act today on releasing funds for clean water and hospital access in a special meeting called by Governor Tony Evers. This is the second time in less than a month that JFC Republicans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6972 – the Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act. The bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Kiggans (R-VA) and cosponsored by Rep. Van Orden requires all members of the National Security Council to report any medical

May 7, 2024 – The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) is proud to release Unusual & Unequal: The Unfinished Business of Ending Life Without Parole for Children in the United States, a new report revealing alarming statistics about the continued imposition of juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in the

MADISON – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) met to approve an audit of state sponsored discrimination through DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives in the executive branch and the University of Wisconsin-System. Additionally, the committee heard testimony on findings from Audit Report 24-03: State of Wisconsin Single Audit. Following the