U.S. Sen. Baldwin presses Trump on skyrocketing gas prices, decision to ease sanctions on Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites face rising gas prices amidst affordability crisis
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany,
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: WATCH: Western Wisconsin mom sees ACA premiums more than double [Spectrum News]
Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax
Rep. Arney: Access to fresh food is essential for strong communities
(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to
Universities of Wisconsin: From classrooms to the capitol: Nearly 200 students compete in Wisconsin Civics Games
MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days,
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsin Democrats continue fight for affordable health care
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare
DNC War Room: Farmers are worse off and the agricultural economy Is struggling under Trump and Rollins
Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Opens roundtable on examining mental health in the MAHA age
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for
UW-Whitewater: Invites community to explore “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion”
WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila
UW-Milwaukee: Premnath wins Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone cancer treatment and recovery
MILWAUKEE_There’s no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 Shaw Early
Jacobson campaign: Announces Assembly re-election bid
Contact: brent@jacobsonforassembly.com Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) has announced that he will seek a second term this fall representing Wisconsin’s 87 th Assembly District. Prior to joining the legislature, Jacobson served Mosinee as mayor for nearly a decade. In announcing his
Republican Party of Dane County: Condemns brutal murder of Cottage Grove woman; calls for a renewal of basic humanity
The Republican Party of Dane County is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Christine Jones, a 61-year-old Cottage Grove resident who was shot and killed in Downtown Madison on her way to work. According to publicly available
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Calls for federal action as NEWCAP collapse puts nearly 100 families at risk
Green Bay, WI — Following reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio and WLUK-TV FOX 11, the shutdown of NEWCAP Inc. after financial mismanagement has put nearly 100 Green Bay-area families at risk of losing critical housing support. NEWCAP, a longtime provider of
Law Forward: Disability rights groups fight to protect privacy and voting rights of Wisconsinites under guardianship
Groups urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to block right-wing group’s attempt to access confidential court records MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed an amicus brief today in the Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Greater Wisconsin
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Grant offers funding for manufactured home repairs
$80,000 in funding available through rehabilitation program Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced his department will be opening applications for the Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation & Recycling (MHRR) Program grants on Monday, March 30. “We’re excited the budget signed by
Weekly GOP radio address: We are protecting your retirement
When most people think of retirement, they’re not picturing moving vans and tearful goodbyes. They want stay in the home they’ve built and with the people they love. Hi, I’m State Senator Julian Bradley, and Republicans are working to help
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces House companion to Cruz’s COMPETE Act to expand affordable health coverage options
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families
Democracy Defense Project: New MU law poll highlights WI crisis of voter faith in elections
WISCONSIN – New polling released by Marquette University Law School this week shows a strange dichotomy among Wisconsin voters regarding the way election officials adjudicate our elections. The topline: 79% trust local and state election officials to manage our elections over federal
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Tours construction progress of air cargo facility
Project nearing completion, poised to boost economic growth and cargo operations in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley visited Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to tour construction progress of its new air cargo facility, one of the Airport’s most
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Schumer, Wyden: Lead colleagues in demanding Trump admin abandon plan that will increase costs and kick millions off the Affordable Care Act
The proposed rule would kick up to two million Americans off their health insurance, raise out-of-pocket costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 14 of their colleagues in demanding that