Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate floor action today. “Extending postpartum coverage to twelve months improves health outcomes for both moms and babies. “Providing this extension will ensure new mothers can keep their doctors during the crucial postpartum period, avoid costly emergency room

Madison, WI – A resourceful and determined Special Agent with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) helped apprehend a suspect in an out-of-state unclaimed property fraud scheme. His investigation prevented over $800,000 in fraudulent checks from being paid to the suspect — money that was eventually turned over to its rightful

Hales Corners — Local grassroots organizations have invited Representative Bryan Steil to attend an in-person Town Hall Meeting on April 24, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road in Franklin. Constituents from the 1st Congressional District are encouraged to attend and share their stories.

Madison, WI – Senator Jesse James’ (R–Thorp) bill to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care has successfully passed the Wisconsin State Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Bringing a child into the world is life-changing — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And for many women, it’s not just sleepless nights and diaper changes. It’s also battling

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to terminate funding promised to Wisconsin school districts for their projects to keep communities safe. Specifically, Baldwin called for already-allocated resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) and industry partners to urge people to drive safely in work zones throughout Wisconsin this construction season. Each year, more than 2,100 crashes happen in Wisconsin work zones, putting workers and

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Senate passed his bipartisan legislation that will help ensure the state remains a national leader in the production of potatoes: “With last year’s total acreage valued at $320 million, potatoes are one of the most

MADISON, April 22, 2025 — Today, a significant step was taken to support the health and well-being of new mothers and their babies with the passage of SB 23. This legislation extends postpartum healthcare coverage from 60 days to 12 months, ensuring new moms receive the care they need during

MADISON, WI—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts announces that a $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is supporting a statewide advocacy campaign for the long-term reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Wisconsin’s flagship environmental conservation program. The grant is supporting a comprehensive, strategic advocacy campaign to renew fund…

REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added more than a dozen endorsements from current and former party

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 28, 2025 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in strawberry fields. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Stinger® and Stinger® HL herbicide, which are manufactured by Corteva AgriSciences, LLC and

Madison, WI– From hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the state to sweltering heat waves and record-setting floods, our changing climate is taking a toll on the health of Wisconsinites. In response, a statewide coalition of health and climate professionals has come together to launch Climate & Health Action Together (CHAT) to elevate stories

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…