Dept. Natural Resources: DNR Celebrates National Eagle Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2026) by reminding Wisconsinites that they can support the next species comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license plate. After being listed as an
Dept. Natural Resources: Ride Smart This Father’s Day Weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to focus on safety this Father’s Day weekend. To date in 2026, there have been 18 ATV/UTV fatalities, many of which involved alcohol and speed as top contributing factors.
Rep. Udell: Wisconsin DHS Issues Screening Tool on Medicaid Eligibility
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released guidance regarding upcoming federal changes to Medicaid requirements, which will go into effect in 2027 and will impact BadgerCare enrollees. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson: “The Story the Media – and the Government – Don’t Want You to Hear”
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), published an op-ed calling out the biggest government scandal of his lifetime and the media blackout that has hidden it from the American public. As chairman of
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: WMCA celebrates federal court order for immediate release of Salah Sarsour
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) today celebrates the federal court order for the immediate release of Salah Sarsour, President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, who has been held in an ICE detention facility in Indiana for
Wis Dems: In Eau Claire, Wisconsin Democrats call out Tom Tiffany’s affordability crisis
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Jeff Smith joined Representative Christian Phelps to discuss how Congressman Tom Tiffany has made life more expensive for working Wisconsinites. Under the MAGA policies Congressman Tiffany has rubber-stamped, inflation has skyrocketed, gas prices have risen and utility
Sen. Wimberger: Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously strikes down race-based DEI scholarship program
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared the state’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant Program to be unconstitutional: “Today, the state Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the policy outcome of my bill, Assembly Bill 669,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Chairman Johnson questions CDC awarding Pfizer $1.24 billion for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines After FDA officials recommended warning of fatal outcomes
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raising concerns about the
DATCP, WCMA Celebrate Dairy State Cheese’s $150 Million Modernization Project During June Dairy Month
RUDOLPH, WI – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski joined Dairy State Cheese and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) leaders today to celebrate the company’s $150 million modernization project and recognize the important role dairy processing plays in
WisDems: WisDems Statement on “Beyond Disappointing” SCOWIS Ruling to End Black and Brown Scholarship program
MADISON, Wis. — On the cusp of Juneteenth celebrations, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released their decision to cut a scholarship program for Black and Brown Wisconsinites. In response, WisDems spokesman Philip Shulman released the following statement: “While we respect the independence of
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds Trump Administration’s new H-2A guidance
GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds the Trump administration’s announcement of new guidance for dairy use of the H-2A program. The guidance, released on Wednesday, now allows dairy operations to use the work visa program if they can
Sen. Drake: Senator Drake pledges action after Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down minority student aid
MILWAUKEE- Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled unanimously declared undergraduate retention grants for certain minority students are unconstitutional. The ruling is based on precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023 that significantly curtailed race-based college admissions. Senator Dora Drake, the Chair for
Defend America Action: Sen. Brad Pfaff, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Protect Our Care call out Donald Trump’s health care crisis in Wisconsin with report release
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Defend America Action and Protect Our Care Wisconsin are releasing a new report highlighting the devastating health care crisis Donald Trump and Republicans have created in Wisconsin. The report, first published by The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show, shows that after Trump and
U.S. Senator Baldwin: Baldwin, colleagues introduce bill to stop Trump from using military or federal law enforcement to interfere with elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are introducing a new bill to protect Americans’ constitutional right to vote and prevent federal interference by armed military or federal law enforcement. The Protect Our Polls Act defends our
Dept. Veterans Affairs: WDVA provides 20 laptops & 9 equity injections to veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin through WWBIC
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) in partnership with the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) announce that 29 small businesses owned by veterans across Wisconsin will receive laptops loaded with QuickBooks software or $5,000 equity
Dept. Natural Resources: New Round Goby emergency rule in effect on the Winnebago system
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) recently approved an emergency Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rule regarding the capture and take of the invasive round goby in the Winnebago System. A round goby from Lake Winnebago was
Free Salah Sarsour Campaign: Judge rules in favor of Salah Sarsour’s release from ICE custody, family celebrates
Milwaukee, WI — Thursday, June 18, 2026 — A U.S. District Court Judge in Indiana today ordered the immediate release of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian and Muslim community leader from Milwaukee, held for more than 80 days in immigration custody
Climate Power: ICYMI: GOP Gov hopeful Tom Tiffany wrote bill to sell off national forest land, then took campaign cash from the buyer
Madison, WI – A new report by the Wisconsin Examiner reveals that gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany authored legislation to sell off public land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to benefit a local concrete company. Months later, the company’s owner
U.S. Rep. Steil Introduces nation-wide voter ID
JANESVILLE, WI. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Voter ID Act. This commonsense legislation requires voters to show a photo ID when casting a ballot in an election for federal office. The bill also creates a new fund administered by the Election Assistance Commission to reimburse states who provide free
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act
JANESVILLE, WI. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from wagering on public policy issues and political outcomes. “The American people deserve to know their Member of Congress is not profiting off insider information. The