Dept. of Natural Resources: Reopens Newville boat launch along Rock River after flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reopened the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately, after being closed on April 20 due to dangerously high water levels. Water levels on the Rock River have receded
WisDems: Ignorance is bliss for Van Orden as he ignores constituents’ concerns for high costs
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday night, Derrick Van Orden criticized constituents protesting healthcare cuts outside a private event he was attending, saying “I just wish they knew what they were talking about. There has been no cuts to Medicaid or Medicare.
Wisconsin Technical College System: Statement on reducing property tax levies
MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, serving nearly 300,000 students annually across urban and rural communities. In the most recent budget cycle, WTCS requested a general aid increase
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: Trump holds maternal health care event after gutting women’s health care and shuttering maternity wards
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to hold a “Maternal Healthcare Event” to gaslight the nation’s moms on his and Republicans’ war on health care. Since taking office, Republicans have bulldozed the American health care system, gutting more
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)
In response to the release of a proposal for spending Wisconsin’s Surplus, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “From my perspective, there is no deal: Three men who will not be in elected office next year have
WisDems: Washington Post highlights Tom Tiffany’s election denialism
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Washington Post highlights GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s extreme record of election denialism and what it would mean for Wisconsinites to have a MAGA governor overseeing Wisconsin’s battleground presidential elections. “Tom Tiffany is a die-hard
WisDems: Washington Post highlights Tom Tiffany’s election denialism
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Washington Post highlights GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s extreme record of election denialism and what it would mean for Wisconsinites to have a MAGA governor overseeing Wisconsin’s battleground presidential elections. “Tom Tiffany is a die-hard
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces comprehensive campaign finance reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Campaign Finance Transparency Act and the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act. Together, these comprehensive campaign finance reforms will increase transparency and ensure fraudulent and foreign donations cannot influence political
Dept. of Public Instruction: State supt. names Pilgrim Park Middle School teacher as 2026-27 Teacher of the Year during surprise visit
ELM GROVE — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Allison Urban as the final 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Pilgrim Park Middle School (School District of Elmbrook). The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with Herb Kohl
Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order, clearing way for Legislature to approve blockbuster bipartisan deal announced today
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #292, clearing the way for the Wisconsin State Legislature to approve the blockbuster bipartisan deal announced earlier today. Gov. Evers, Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Wisconsin State Senate Majority
Rep. Callahan: Surplus agreement reached
[Madison, WI] Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate have finalized a deal with Governor Evers to address the state’s $2.4 billion budget surplus. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “After months of negotiations, I am happy
State Senate Democratic Committee: State Senate candidates, Trevor Jung and Charly Ray, on the issues facing Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – This morning, Trevor Jung, Senate candidate for SD-21, and Charly Ray, candidate for SD-25, appeared on Civic Media’s ‘DayBreak’ and Pat Kreitlow’s ‘UpNorth’ live stream, respectively. Trevor touted the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages put forth by Senate Democrats last month, while Charly Ray spoke on
Dept. of Public Instruction: State supt. praises bipartisan deal to invest in Wisconsin kids and schools, urges continued momentum
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ and GOP leaders’ bipartisan deal to invest in Wisconsin’s kids and schools. The bipartisan package announced today includes an investment of more than $600 million in Wisconsin’s K-12 public schools, including increasing the state’s special
Wisconsin Association of School Boards: Statement on state budget surplus deal announcement
We commend Governor Evers and legislative leaders from both parties for working together in a bipartisan manner to reach this $1.8 billion agreement to use state surplus dollars to fund schools and provide relief to property taxpayers. First and foremost,
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Kelly, Young, Scott: Call on Trump to stand up to China and prioritize U.S. shipbuilding at summit with President Xi
Senators call comes as China’s unfair practices have decimated U.S. shipbuilding industry, hurting American workers and national security WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Todd Young (R-IN) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are calling on President
Dept. of Justice: Announces $200,000 settlement with Neenah Foundry Company for alleged air pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a $200,000 settlement with Neenah Foundry Company. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of air pollution control permits and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Roys campaign: Rejects backroom deal
“Today, Tony Evers and Wisconsin Republicans have emerged from behind a curtain with a proposal to spend the state’s projected surplus before it actually materializes and almost guarantee Wisconsin is facing a fiscal deficit in January 2027. “I’ve been very
Sen. Nass: Evers-Vos II mysterious deal to spend $1.8 billion using projected revenues
Nass: Politicians throwing around big numbers, but short on detail. Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement of another closed-door deal with Speaker Robin Vos to spend $1.8 billion using projected revenues that have not