WisDems: CAUGHT IN A LIE: Derrick Van Orden claims Medicaid hasn’t been cut despite Medicaid being cut by $1 trillion in OBBB
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden is lying through his teeth, knowingly and falsely claiming that there have not been cuts to Medicaid, despite him and the entire GOP delegation voting for the OBBB, which cut $1 trillion from the program. “Derrick Van Orden
Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition: Utilities Asks FERC to Prohibit Electricity Transmission Competition in Wisconsin to Increase Electricity Prices and Protect Their Profits
WISCONSIN – After their lobbyists could not convince the state legislature to enrich their CEO and shareholders with a state law to override federal competitive bidding requirements, a band of electricity utilities throughout the Midwest filed a complaint recently at the
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers travels across the state celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, highlighting Evers administration efforts to bolster statewide tourism economy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week visited several tourism and travel hotspots across the state in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends through May 9, 2026. During the visits, the governor highlighted Wisconsin’s thriving travel and tourism industry and recognized the
WisDems: ROUND UP: Gas prices reach unprecedented highs across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Now nearing three months into Trump’s and Republican’s illegal war with Iran, and with no end in sight, the cost of gas is crushing Wisconsinites like never before. Diesel prices reached record highs this week averaging at $5.62 a gallon—almost doubling
Opportunity Wisconsin: Monday: Groups host free community bike tune-up at UW-L amid soaring gas prices and rising energy costs
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, in partnership with Bikes Limited, will host a free community bike tune-up event on Monday, May 11 in La Crosse for UW-La Crosse students, faculty and staff. Trained mechanics will provide basic tune-up services,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Trump after illegally firing entire National Science Foundation Board without reason
National Science Foundation is federal government’s main agency for funding scientific research and new technology in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from President Donald Trump after he abruptly and illegally fired all
Severson campaign: Unanimously endorsed by the Republican Party of Washburn County.
Washburn County, WI – Erik Severson received the unanimous endorsement of the Republican Party of Washburn County for State Senator in the 25th Senate District on Monday. “It is a true honor to be endorsed by a fantastic group of
Universities of Wisconsin: Presidential Search Committee named to lead Universities of Wisconsin presidential search
UW-Superior chancellor Renée Wachter to serve as interim president MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, has appointed a 25-member Presidential Search Committee to help identify the next Universities of Wisconsin president. Bogost also announced today
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Supt. surprises Milton art teacher with 2026-27 Teacher of the Year honor
Devon Calvert recognized for leadership and inspiring students JANESVILLE — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Devon Calvert as the fourth of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Harmony Elementary School (School District of Milton). The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in
Gov. Evers: Celebrates $50 million in grants for 71 community development projects across the state, urges State Building Commission to approve funds
Governor urges approval of local community development projects ahead of upcoming State Building Commission meeting MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), today announced $50 million for 71 projects in communities across Wisconsin funded through the Non-State Grant Program, which was
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions April 2026
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Wisconsin Technology Council: Researchers, industry leaders to discuss future of quantum technology at Tech Council luncheon
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Technology Council will host a luncheon panel focused on Wisconsin’s role in developing quantum technologies and the opportunities quantum poses for the state’s industries and workers Thursday, May 28 in Milwaukee. Panelists include Ali Abedi, vice chancellor for research
Santos campaign: Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling
Racine, Wisconsin- Black Americans helped build this nation. To be a person of color in America is toreckon with a complicated and fraught relationship with citizenship. It’s to constantly struggle to realizeour rightful Constitutional protections in a country we sweat
Dane County: County Executive Melissa Agard to deliver first State of the County Address
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard will deliver her first State of the County Address on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Alliant Energy Center. The address will highlight achievements and progress made since Agard took office
Protect Our Care: Industry reports showcase how Republicans are ripping away health care from millions of working Americans
The American health care system is in a full-blown crisis after Donald Trump and Republicans passed the largest cuts to health care in history, and industry earnings calls are highlighting just how severe and widespread the damage is for everyday
City Forward Collective: New statewide polling shows Wisconsin Democrats hungry for stronger education accountability – and far more open to school choice than the party’s current direction suggests
Wisconsin voters support school choice by a 2-to-1 margin, and 80% say they are more likely to back a candidate who would hold all publicly funded schools accountable for outcomes MILWAUKEE — A new statewide survey of 1,658 likely Wisconsin voters
National Union of Healthcare Workers: Rogers Behavioral Health fires three more union supporters at suburban Milwaukee facility
All three workers had been suspended by Rogers on the day of the union election when employees voted 54-3 to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers West Allis, Wisc. — Rogers Behavioral health has illegally fired three additional workers
Rodriguez campaign: Nurses for America endorses Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez for governor during National Nurses Week
National nursing organization backs Rodriguez’s plan to lower health care costs, give Wisconsinites more choices in coverage, and protect and expand Medicaid WAUKESHA, WI — During National Nurses Week, Nurses for America announced its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez