Gov. Evers: Wisconsin women will be able to take advantage of breast cancer screenings covered under “Gail’s Law”, extended postpartum coverage in effect beginning this summer
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared that under the newly passed “Gail’s Law,” Wisconsin women will be able to get medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with dense breasts or who are at an
Protect Our Care: Fact sheet: Americans with disabilities have been left behind by Republican cuts to Medicaid
This April marks the 9th Medicaid Awareness Month, and Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have chosen to spend it slashing coverage and hiking costs for Americans with disabilities. Donald Trump and Republicans slashed over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the
WisDems: ICYMI: 15,500 fewer Wisconsinites receiving SNAP benefits than last July
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Spectrum News reported on Wisconsin’s decline in SNAP enrollment just nine months after Republicans passed the Big Ugly Bill, which attacks SNAP benefits in the state. Since then, Republicans have been unable to lower unemployment rates or ease the
Dept. of Transportation: Consumer warning: Fraudulent phishing scams continue to target Wisconsin DMV customers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another wave of fraud attempts where scammers pretend to be from WisDOT. Some scams duplicate the look of official WisDOT content. The latest phishing scam,
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is April 25
Drug Take Back Day, Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Help Prevent Prescription Drugs from Getting into Wrong Hands MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is announcing that this upcoming Saturday, April 25, 2026, is National Drug Take
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: During Fair Housing Month, County Executive David Crowley hosts roundtable on expanding housing access for working families
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Services convened local housing leaders, developers, advocates, and community partners at the Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center for a Fair
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Republicans’ failure files: Marijuana legalization edition
MADISON, Wis. — April 20, or 4/20, is widely recognized as a day to highlight efforts to advance reforms to marijuana laws in the U.S. But another session of inaction by Republicans to enact commonsense state reforms means Wisconsinites will spend
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Tomorrow: Will force a vote on her War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran
Vote comes one day before fragile and crumbling ceasefire ends and tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will force the Senate to vote on her War Powers Resolution to end
Sheehan campaign: Announces candidacy for re-election to the 26th Assembly District
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Representative Joe Sheehan (D- Sheboygan) announced today that he will seek re-election for the 26th Assembly District. He has served one term in the Assembly as a member of the Committee on Education and the Committee on
Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: MPS makes critical $7.5 million error in bargaining proposals with MTEA
Error Makes Clear that MPS Can Afford MTEA Demand for Full 2.63% COLA on July 1 MILWAUKEE – As part of the bargaining process with the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Administration issued three proposals. In
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Gov. Evers proclaims April as Safe Digging Month
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced that Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month, raising awareness of the simple measures Wisconsinites can take to keep their communities safe this digging season. “As the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce over $117 million for local road improvements
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $117 million in the second quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve
Rep. Tranel: Highlights southwest Wisconsin tour with Congressman Tom Tiffany
Cuba City, WI — State Representative Travis Tranel joined Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, on Saturday, April 18, for a full-day tour across southwest Wisconsin, visiting communities in Grant, Lafayette, and Iowa counties. Six stops throughout the day highlighted
Dept. of Natural Resources: Debris from recent storms and dry forecast increase risk of wildfires
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger and burn permit restrictions before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the spring fire season is underway and recent storms have increased the amount of debris on the landscape across
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Van Orden and Steil vote to greenlight Trump’s reckless war that is raising costs on Wisconsin families
Last week, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted in support of the reckless war of choice in the Middle East. As a result, costs are rising for hardworking Wisconsin families who are paying more at the gas pump after already facing
Gov. Evers, DNR: Kick off Earth Week by sharing ways Wisconsinites can be good neighbors and celebrate earth week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off Earth Week and joined the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in inviting Wisconsinites to celebrate all week long by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water,
Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces featured leadership panel for 2026 Scholarship & Recognition Gala
Madison, WI — Wisconsin Women in Government is proud to announce a distinguished panel of women leaders who will headline the organization’s 2026 Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The featured panel will
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Praises signing of DACA workforce bill
On April 9, 2026 Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 759, now Wisconsin Act 240, into law, allowing recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to obtain certain occupational credentials for high-need jobs. Wisconsin Farmers Union celebrates
UW-Stout: Professors reimagine philosophy, psychology classrooms to amplify intentional student engagement
Menomonie, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout professors will have a unique opportunity this year to collaborate with other exceptional Universities of Wisconsin educators, representing various disciplines of study. Selected as Universities of Wisconsin 2026-27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars,
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: Now live — Iran Conflict and consequences
MADISON, WI (April 20, 2026) — As the war with Iran continues, it is causing economic shockwaves and raising new questions about military operations and relations with Israel. This conversation will examine evolving military and diplomatic strategies and their effects on relations