MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Day” and 2025 the Year of the Kid by announcing that for the fourth year in a row, Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program set a new record high of 11,344 youth apprentices enrolled during the 2024-2025 school

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Semafor revealed that even some of Donald Trump’s biggest allies aren’t buying the House GOP’s desperate spin cycle, blasting GOP efforts to cut Medicaid funding after House Republicans approved a budget that would cut as much as $880 billion from Medicaid. That budget earned the votes of every Wisconsin House

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) reacted to the latest developments surrounding Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s case and the reactions of several prominent Democrats. Judge Dugan was arrested on federal charges of obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Murphy criticized prominent Democrats, including U.S. Senator

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notes that over 64% of Wisconsinites already have a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card. On May 7, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing the requirement to show a REAL ID before boarding a domestic aircraft

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MADISON, Wis. – Following a national recruitment, the Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to welcome Julie Parkinson as the new site director for Circus World in Baraboo. Parkinson previously served as the company manager for the Big Apple Circus in New York as well as in artistic and production capacities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today took to the Senate floor calling out Trump’s broken promises and what she’s been hearing from Wisconsin farmers, small businesses, veterans, seniors, and families throughout his first 100 days. Baldwin’s remarks, as prepared for delivery are below and can be watched here.

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) issued a statement on Congress’s proposed federal cuts to Medicaid. “Everyone should have access to decent, affordable healthcare, whether public or private. Three out of five nursing home residents, two out of five Wisconsin children, and two out of five Wisconsin births

MADISON, Wis. — With Wisconsinites having endured 100 days of Donald Trump’s reckless chaos, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The first 100 days of Donald Trump 2.0 have been the opposite of a masterclass: a disasterclass. Donald Trump has plagiarized whole chapters from the playbooks of dictators worldwide,

MADISON –  Today, Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over their cuts to the AmeriCorps program. These cuts affect critical services in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. The Trump administration’s termination of funds affects all

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joined her legislative colleagues today in introducing “Gail’s Law,” a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to life-saving breast cancer screenings for Wisconsin women and reducing long-term health care costs: “Whether it is yourself, a mother or grandmother, a daughter, a neighbor, friend

MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 legislative session with invited speakers from the Department of Corrections. Ranking Democratic Member Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first informational meeting of the

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MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities.  “The decision to dismantle AmeriCorps is reckless and will … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored 11 individuals and eight organizations as recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy and capability skills. “Financial education gives people the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps, including release of members and volunteers, placing 85% of its workforce on leave, and suddenly terminating grants and contracts, effectively ending the agency’s ability to continue administering

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) suggested cutting an eye-popping $500 billion from Medicaid in the upcoming budget. House Republicans have already voted twice to cut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy and large corporations, and continue to push ahead with these devastating cuts. This would

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On Wednesday, April 30, local residents will gather outside Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s Eau Claire office (404 S Barstow St.) at 3:30 p.m. to stage a peaceful sit-in protest. The action aims to demand accountability for the federal government’s ongoing unconstitutional deportations and human rights abuses,

Milwaukee — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced Wisconsin plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over their cuts to the AmeriCorps program affecting critical services to all 72 counties, including Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use recovery services, support for homeless youth, and conservation projects, among

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement marking the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term: “Over the past 100 days Wisconsin working families have continued to ask President Trump and Republicans in Congress to focus on policies that lower prices and give