Joint Finance Committee Dems: As federal funding shrinks, JFC Republicans come up short
MADISON—Today, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance once again failed to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, rejecting targeted proposals to address rising living costs and potential serious federal funding gaps. While Governor Evers’ budget prioritized food safety,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin presses NIH Director on Trump administration’s deep cuts to lifesaving research
Trump administration is cutting lifesaving research right now while proposing a budget that would rip away $18 billion – a 40% cut – in NIH funding for lifesaving breakthroughs next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking
Rep. Green: Wisconsin tourism keeps breaking records
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2024: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I am ecstatic to see this industry continue to
Sen. James, Rep. Moses: Bill to open substance abuse treatment center in western Wisconsin
Madison… Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Representative Clint Moses (R Menomonie) recently testified on their bills that would restore needed access to mental health treatment in the Chippewa Falls area. The bills would allocate $1 million in the state budget
Justice Karofsky: Statement regarding action by the Joint Committee on Finance
“We remain deeply committed to the safety and security of every person who walks into a courthouse in Wisconsin. This includes victims, litigants, attorneys, and the dedicated public employees who work to ensure justice prevails. While today’s budget action did
Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson: On tourism numbers showing Milwaukee is the state’s travel leader
“Milwaukee leads the state in tourism. Numbers just out from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism show our county is, far and away, the leader in tourism spending, number of visitors, and jobs for local residents in hospitality. “This achievement is
Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers stands against federal law
Madison… Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a letter expressing support for the ICE rioters in Los Angeles. Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s actions: “What’s happening in Los Angeles isn’t a protest. It’s a riot. It’s destruction.
AG Kaul: Fights to protect genetic information in 23andMe bankruptcy case
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 states in filing a lawsuit on behalf of consumers that objects to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and
Rep. Dittrich: Excluded from “Inclusive” Oconomowoc Parade
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following in response to constituents upset about the Oconomowoc Rotary’s elimination of State and Federal elected officials from Oconomowoc’s annual 4th of July parade: “My Beloved Oconomowoc, I am writing to you because
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin election results announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2025 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2025, the following dairy producers will begin a three-year term
Wisconsin Association of School Boards: Will Wisconsin invest in its future?
The Joint Committee on Finance (budget writing committee of the state legislature) is scheduled to meet Thursday (6/12) to take up public school funding. The committee is poised to make decisions on the critical investments and priorities that have been
Wisconsin Historical Society: Stroll into the history of Madison with summer 2025 History Maker Space walking tours
Wisconsin Historical Society announces summer 2025 tours where tales of the State Capitol, Black history, LGBTQ+ history and the mysteries of Madison come alive MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is launching its summer
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Marquette tech transfer leader Kalpa Vithalani; previews upcoming events
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Kalpa Vithalani, executive director for technology transfer at Milwaukee’s Marquette University. She discusses how campus innovation leads to better products and other breakthroughs across many business and health sectors. The Show
Voces de la Frontera: Family and community celebrate bond ruling for Ramón Morales Reyes as crucial step forward
(Milwaukee, June 10th, 2025)- Today, an immigration judge set a bond of $7,500 for Ramón Morales Reyes, affirming that he is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community. This critical ruling marks a significant first step in Ramón’s
Rep. Maxey, Sen. Hutton: Urge President Trump to reverse EPA restrictions
Madison, WI—In a bipartisan effort, Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) sent a letter to President Trump on Monday asking him to roll back stricter federal ozone pollution standards that are affecting southeastern Wisconsin. In 2015,
Dept. of Military Affairs: 102 cadets from 48 counties graduate from Wisconsin Challenge Academy
MAUSTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy will recognize the achievements of over 100 cadets from 48 counties during a commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at noon at Mauston High School. The ceremony marks the culmination
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Authors bill to remove discriminatory language on marriage from state constitution
MADISON, WI – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is introducing a joint resolution which would update the Wisconsin State Constitution to remove outdated, discriminatory language on marriage. The proposed constitutional amendment, authored by Rivera-Wagner and Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), would
UW-Milwaukee: Discover breakthrough strategies for healing at UWM’s 2025 trauma conference
MILWAUKEE, WI, June 10, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is excited to host the 2025 Trauma in Our Community Conference: Reimagining Solutions for Healing. The conference will take place on Tuesday, June 17 at UWM’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Report shows Republicans’ bill will terminate health insurance for over 250,000 Wisconsinites
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report was released showing that 258,396 Wisconsinites will have their health care terminated under Republicans’ House-passed budget bill to gut Medicaid and dismantle key parts of the Affordable Care Act to pay for tax cuts for corporations and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Montana Society of Responsible Land Use Agricultural Enterprise Area helps protect, preserve local farmland
MADISON, Wis. – For generations, the close-knit community of Montana, situated on the northern end of the Driftless region in Buffalo County, has been home to family farms. The area features a landscape full of rolling hills and dense forests