Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Last night’s storms had a devastating impact across the state, leaving many homes, farms, and businesses severely damaged,” said Governor Tony Evers. “I’m grateful for the responders

Access to internet is essential infrastructure—rural families can’t be left behind or wait any longer Madison, WI — Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and State Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement underscoring the importance of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program after Governor Evers released

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today in support of child care providers, educators, parents and community members who have been rallying for state investments in child care at the state Capitol all week. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “Wisconsin has long had a

Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May 19-June 1 The Wisconsin State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation to remind drivers and passengers of the lifesaving value of wearing a seat belt. Officers are stepping up seat belt enforcement and education during

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Proposed federal legislation includes the largest cuts to the Medicaid program in its 60-year history, aiming to reduce federal spending by at least $715 billion over the next 10 years. These cuts are part of a budget reconciliation bill. These proposed changes threaten essential health coverage and care for millions

MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Wisconsin families and child care providers across the state took part in National Day Without Child Care, calling for action to ensure that families have access to affordable child care and that providers can stay afloat. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans have repeatedly obstructed and sabotaged efforts to expand affordable child

MADISON — Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released revenue projections for the state, which show declining payroll and corporate income tax collections, a clear sign of an economy on the brink as the Trump regime carries out a global trade war.  The four Democratic members of the Joint Committee

Governor Tony Evers congratulated the honorees at the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards, stating, “I want to recognize all the individuals and programs being honored today for the truly extraordinary work and service you’ve provided to communities across Wisconsin…and I’m incredibly grateful for the work that you do. Whether it’s helping

ANSWER: The wealthy. Van Orden provides decisive vote to cut anti-hunger program despite months of claiming otherwise  Derrick Van Orden has been lying to Wisconsinites’ faces. After claiming for months that he’d stand up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Derrick Van Orden rubberstamped the extreme Republican bill to

MADISON, WI – Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released new revenue re-estimates. In response to the re-estimates, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement:  “While we are not surprised by these new estimates, we remain cautious

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee held a markup hearing on its proposal to cut at least $715 billion in federal spending from Medicaid-the largest proposed cuts to the program in history. The scale of these cuts would blow holes in State budgets and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement following oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case before the U.S. Supreme Court brought by AG Kaul and a coalition of state attorneys general. “It’s clear as day that President Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. In fact, his attempt

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin State Senate on Thursday approved bipartisan legislation to waive the license plate personalization fee for the families of servicemen and women who died in the line of duty. Gold Star plates in Wisconsin signify that the recipient is the immediate family member of a service

MADISON, WI — Today the Wisconsin State Senate approved Assembly Bill 75 (Senate Bill 115), legislation that brings additional transparency to the state’s criminal justice system by requiring the Department of Justice to collect and publicly report detailed information about how criminal cases are handled. This bill empowers citizens, lawmakers,

Madison, WI – Today, the WI State Senate passed a resolution designating May 16–18, 2025 as “Syttende Mai Weekend”.  Syttende Mai which is Norwegian and translates to the 17th of May – is Norway’s Constitution Day, making Norway an independent nation. “Norwegian-Americans have played a significant role in shaping our

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, May 21-22, via written releases. On Wednesday, May 21, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a national survey on the Trump administration, its policies, and other

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau released its revised revenue projection. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, released the following statement: “The new revenue projections show Wisconsinites are tightening their belts. The last thing we want to do

MADISON – The State Senate passed three bills authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) today expanding transparency and efficiency in both government and public safety. “The key to faith in government and the justice system is transparency, knowing what’s going on,” Wanggaard said. “Combined, these bills increase openness in government,

Oregon, North Dakota, Indiana, and Vermont join 19 other states that have passed copay accumulator bans Madison, WI — As the national momentum to protect patients from harmful copay accumulator policies continues to grow, the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition calls on state lawmakers to act on “Cole’s Act,” Assembly Bill 173 and