Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center: Update 7: final update on April severe storms and flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) will be moving to Level 3 operations after severe storms and flooding impacted the state on April 13. The SEOC will remain in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the
U.S. Reps. Grothman, Steil, Fitzgerald, Tiffany: Introduce Fair Air Standards Act, addressing ozone nonattainment, vehicle emissions testing
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07), introduced the Fair Air Standards Act addressing Southeastern Wisconsin’s classification as an Ozone Nonattainment Area. Reps. Steil, Grothman, Tiffany at today’s press conference “This is a topic we’ve
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Van Orden promised to protect Medicaid, then voted for cuts
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Capital Times published an op-ed today outlining how Congressman Van Orden broke his promise not to cut benefits for his constituents, and how a year later, it remains critical that these cuts
WisDems: Slimy Bryan Steil pressured a woman to stay silent
MADISON, Wis. — In an attempt to protect his Republican buddy in Congress, disgraced congressman Mike Green, Bryan Steil cornered a reporter to talk her out of taking legal action after she was falsely accused of being involved in his extramarital affair. Steil went
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracts Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act to stop federal agencies from violating the Constitution by awarding contracts based on recipients’ race or sex. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Senate companion of the bill. “Companies in my district
Rep. Neubauer: 2025-2026 session data illustrates tired GOP playbook: Obstruct and ignore good policy
Madison, Wis. — According to data compiled by the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB), Speaker Vos and Assembly Republicans continued to block Democratic-led bills and priorities in the 2025-2026 legislative session like they have in the past. Assembly Democrats introduced 500 pieces of legislation
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: SUPPORT GROWS: Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Tavern League of Wisconsin Endorse Baldwin’s bill to stop sports blackouts, cut streaming costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New legislation led by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans and end the complicated and costly web of streaming services has earned the strong support of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and Tavern League of
ABC of Wisconsin: Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Madison, April 27, 2026 — Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) is proud to acknowledge the tremendous success of construction apprentices working across the state, during National Apprenticeship Week. “Wisconsin apprentices consistently win national competitions and demonstrate the skill and
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Wisconsin congressmen introduce Fair Air Standards Act, addressing ozone nonattainment, vehicle emissions testing
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Fair Air Standards Act addressing Southeastern Wisconsin’s classification as an Ozone Nonattainment Area. “Because of outdated federal rules, hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Public schools: Statement
Today, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association’s (MTEA) filing of a prohibited practice complaint against the district: MPS must make hard fiscal decisions to ensure the district is
Dept. of Children and Families: Governor Evers, DCF secretary, celebrated eight awardees for their excellence in leadership and family support
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored eight individuals and teams today at the 2026 Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the Pyle Center as part of Wisconsin’s proclaimed
Taiwan Friendship Caucus: Statement
Madison – The Wisconsin Legislative Taiwan Friendship Caucus released the following statement in response to recent developments in Taiwan: “The Wisconsin Taiwan Friendship Caucus was formed in 2021 with the goals of supporting Taiwan’s commitment to democracy, strengthening the bonds
Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: Republicans cut seniors’ Medicaid coverage to pad billionaires’ pockets
Over 7 million seniors rely on Medicaid to cover essential services, like long-term care, medical equipment, hospitalization, and prescription drugs. As the single largest payer to long-term care services in the country, middle-class families depend on Medicaid to help take
Dept. of Public Instruction: 17 Wisconsin schools earn Purple Star designationfor supporting military children
MADISON — Seventeen schools have been named Wisconsin’s first Purple Star Schools, recognizing their significant commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly announced the designations today during a Month of the Military Child celebration in Tomah. “At the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, we are deeply committed to supporting military-connected children
AFL-CIO: Workers and community members commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day by promising to keep the fight for safe workplaces alive.
(La Crosse, Wisconsin) – On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm, families and loved ones of workers across western Wisconsin will gather at Green Island Park in La Crosse to remember those who have lost their lives on the
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Announces reelection bid, highlighting record of results for Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner announced Monday that he is seeking reelection, pointing to a first term focused on delivering results for Green Bay and bringing people together to solve real problems. Rivera-Wagner will officially kick off his
USDA: Invested $330 million in Wisconsin
(Stevens Point, Wisconsin, April 27, 2026) – In the last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development made $330 million in investments in rural communities across Wisconsin. These investments helped to boost Wisconsin’s economy, invest in agricultural opportunities, develop rural
U.S. Rep. Steil: Wisconsin congressmen introduce Fair Air Standards Act, addressing ozone nonattainment, vehicle emissions testing
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07), introduced the Fair Air Standards Act addressing Southeastern Wisconsin’s classification as an Ozone Nonattainment Area. Reps. Steil, Grothman, Tiffany at today’s press conference “Families in Wisconsin
WisDems: ICYMI: MAGA fracture alarms as college Republicans show ‘Extremist’ shift
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from Raw Story details how the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans’ (WICRS) has aligned themselves with Nick Fuentes’ ally and College Republicans of America’s political director Kai Schwemmer. Experts describe the normalization of extremists pushing fringe and