Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan support for 2026 legislative agenda to lower out-of-pocket healthcare costs, prevent price gouging, and crack down on health insurers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, as part of his 2026 Legislative Agenda, is urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to work across the aisle to lower everyday out-of-pocket healthcare costs for Wisconsin families and seniors, prevent prescription drug price gouging, and crack down on health insurers to ensure Wisconsinites get
Dept. of Workforce Development: 2025 financial summary of the unemployment insurance trust fund
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced its 2025 Financial Summary of Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund which showed decreased tax rates for employers and an increased overall balance. The UI Trust Fund is the account that holds
Rep. Allen: Announces upcoming “Coffee with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Thursday, February 26th from 8-9am at Waukesha Cafe House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested
Universities of Wisconsin: Dr. Eric Wilcots named as interim chancellor of UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Dr. Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW-Madison effective May 17. Wilcots, currently Dean of the College of Letters & Science, the university’s largest college, will succeed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin when she departs to become President of Columbia University. “Dean
Barnes campaign: Statement from Mandela Barnes following Tom Tiffany’s sixth vote to continue Trump’s job-killing tariffs
The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes following last night’s vote by Tom Tiffany to continue killing Wisconsin jobs and spiking costs with reckless tariffs. In April, Tiffany was the deciding vote to stop Trump’s inflationary tariffs from being
Zamarripa campaign: Zamarripa condemns Steil-backed “SAVE Act” as direct attack on Wisconsin voters
MILWAUKEE — Alderperson and Secretary of State candidate JoCasta Zamarripa issued a statement today warning that Congressman Bryan Steil’s new voting bill — modeled on the federal “SAVE Act” — would strip countless eligible Wisconsinites of their right to vote
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Scam alert: Don’t let phony florists ruin Valentine’s Day
Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers –
Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding: Almost half of school levy credits leave the state
The Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) has called for a budget repair bill focused on providing property-taxpayer relief. We are excited to see the Governor making exactly such a proposal, with an estimated $450 Million for general school aids. But
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Bryan Steil votes to protect cost-raising tariffs
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Steil still supports them Today, Bryan Steil voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs for Wisconsinites.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden votes to protect cost-raising tariffs
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Van Orden still supports them Today, Derrick Van Orden voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans led by tariff-lover Tom Tiffany vote to raise prices on Americans, continue Trump trade war
MADISON, Wis. — Tariff Tom and his gang of Trump yes-men once again voted to shiv Wisconsin’s economy, voting to allow the president to wage his never ending tariff war that is fueling the affordability crisis. In response to the vote, Democratic
Rep. Jacobson: Attends the State of the Tribes address
MADISON- Today Chair Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd State of the Tribes Address. Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement: “Thank you to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) and Chair Nicole Boyd
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Joint resolution to recognize Eid introduced in Wisconsin Legislature
Milwaukee, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is proud to announce that a joint resolution recognizing Eid has been officially introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature. Assembly Joint Resolution 134 (AJR 134) formally acknowledges the significance of Eid holidays
Rep. Vining: Statement on 22nd annual State of the Tribes address
MADISON – Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes address at the State Capitol. The State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of
Rep. Rivera Wagner: Statement on historic step forward to relocate Green Bay coal piles
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner released the following statement after Brown County advanced the next phase of relocating the coal piles from downtown Green Bay, marking a historic milestone for the community: “Today is a moment of
Rep. Palmeri: Attends 22nd annual State of the Tribes address
MADISON, WI – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes address. This is an honored tradition for Wisconsinites to further understand and develop our relationship with our
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: FACT-CHECK: Derrick Van Orden repeatedly voted to rip away health care
Derrick Van Orden is desperately trying to cover up his record of attacking health care at every opportunity. After casting the deciding vote to pass the largest cut to Medicaid in history as he literally runs on a pledge to repeal
Rep. Brill: Speaker’s task force protecting kids sends letter to Wisconsin’s federal delegation urging COPPA age to be raised to 16
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids, sent a joint letter on behalf of the task force, signed on to by all the members, asking Wisconsin’s Federal Delegation to work
Toney campaign: Eric Toney responds to State of the Tribes address
FOND DU LAC, WI – Earlier today, while delivering the 2026 State of the Tribes Address, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Chairwoman Nicole Boyd highlighted the critical lack of staffing and funding provided to northern Wisconsin by Josh