U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Republicans to help avert health care crisis ahead of November 1st Affordable Care Act open enrollment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Wisconsinites start shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace tomorrow, November 1st, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on Republicans to work with Democrats to reopen the government and stop 275,000 Wisconsinites from
Gov. Evers takes action on 19 bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 19 bills in addition to 2025 Wisconsin Act 42 as announced earlier today. The bills signed by the governor today include providing safeguards for 911 call centers and dispatchers when transferring a
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: As open enrollment looms, GOP nears “Point of No Return” to end their health care crisis
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, open enrollment begins, and millions of families across the nation will begin signing up for coverage. Because Donald Trump and Republicans stripped tax credits from over 24 million Americans to fund tax breaks for their billionaire friends, hard-working
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bill to ban cellphone use in schools
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bipartisan bill aimed at creating a statewide ban on cellphone use in the classroom. Gov. Evers released the following statement: “It has always been my belief that decisions like this should be made at the local level by local school districts and that
WisDems: The November 1st one-two punch: ACA Premiums set to skyrocket and SNAP gets illegally withheld
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, November 1st, Wisconsinites face a stark reality. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance coverage begins and premiums will rise an average of 30%, but with some reaching as high as 800%. This means that the roughly 300,000 Wisconsinites who
Multicultural Coalition Inc., Partnership Community Health Center, Kids Forward: Urge Trump Administration to use billions in SNAP contingency funds to cover FoodShare through next month
Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government shutdown continues, putting critical nutrition assistance at risk for more than 33,000 people in the Fox Valley
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley, Local Leaders: Highlight federal government shutdown impacts to community
MILWAUKEE – Today at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and local leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness around the negative impacts of the ongoing
Rep. Neubauer: ICYMI: Democrats host emergency food drives around the state before FoodShare pause
Madison, Wis – Due to the government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to nearly 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of October. This will leave more than 260,000 kids under 18
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare program to run out of funding tomorrow, Evers urges congress to reauthorize federal Farm Bill
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a letter to members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, again urged bipartisan support for reauthorization of the U.S. Farm Bill, which is critical legislation for Wisconsin’s farmers and producers and helps support critical programs like
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Secretary Randy Romanski honored by National FFA Organization
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is given to
Dept. of Transportation: Car ferry begins Monday at WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Crossing
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, today announce a car ferry service will start on Monday, Nov. 3 to provide an alternative option following the closure of the of the existing WIS 82
Rep. Stubbs, U.S. Rep. Pocan, Sens. Hesselbein, Ratcliff, Community Partners: Host emergency food drive and press event in response to FoodShare delays
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Shelia Stubbs held a press and food collection event with Congressman Mark Pocan, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Melissa Ratcliff, Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Madison CEO and Executive Director Julie Bennett,
Sen. Ratcliff: Raises alarm on SNAP benefit cuts, emphasizes urgent need for food security across District 16
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with State Representative Sheila Stubbs (D-Madison), Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), U. S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), and other Democratic Dane County legislators, sounded the alarm at a press
Multicultural Coalition, Inc.: Local food pantries brace for increased demand as SNAP cuts and federal shutdown take effect
Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government shutdown continues, putting critical nutrition assistance at risk for more than 33,000 people in the Fox Valley and
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of Report 25-27, State Life Insurance Fund
We provided unmodified audit opinions on the State Life Insurance Fund’s financial statements. The State Life Insurance Fund, which is self-funded through insurance premiums and investment earnings, provides low-cost life insurance to Wisconsin residents. The Fund’s financial statements for the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Register by February 1 to receive landscape pesticide advance notices
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for 2026 growing season notices in the landscape pesticide registry from November 1, 2025 through February 1, 2026. Registrants receive advance
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ads highlight how Republican-backed tariffs are haunting Wisconsin families this Halloween
MADISON, Wis. – This Halloween, Opportunity Wisconsin is highlighting how Republican tariffs are driving up costs for Wisconsin families and haunting them as they shop for candy, costumes, and more. The ads, which will appear as homepage takeovers on the
UW Health: Encourages lung cancer screenings
MADISON, Wis. – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and doctors are highlighting the importance of lung cancer screening to save lives Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United
Rep. Udell: Statement on healthcare premiums set to skyrocket
MADISON, Wis. — This week, new data shows skyrocketing healthcare costs in Wisconsin if the most popular Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. So far, Congressional Republicans have refused negotiations to renew these tax credits for 2026. Representative Randy Udell
Scenic Wisconsin: Assembly Committee on the Environment moves monarch butterfly bill forward
Today State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Green Bay), Chair of the Assembly Committee on the Environment reported AB 322 out of committee to be scheduled for an Assembly floor vote. AB 322 designates the monarch as the official state butterfly. The