UW-Madison: Sports stars. Happy tears. And so much joy.
It made perfect sense Saturday that Jason Gay, one of the most celebrated sports columnists in the country, would be a little starstruck in the presence of one of the winningest women’s hockey teams in NCAA history. Gay, the keynote
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Co-Leads legislation to protect Wisconsinites and the most vulnerable from Obamacare’s Medicaid discrimination
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act, to allow Medicaid to work best for those who need it most by: Stopping Obamacare’s discrimination of the most vulnerable by phasing out enhanced Federal
Rep. Allen: Investing in the Wisconsin grant program
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has put forward a budget motion that would increase funding for the Wisconsin grant program for students attending private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Grant is an already existing program that
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by initial talks in UK trade deal
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by recent announcements concerning a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Edge appreciates the efforts of
Main Street Alliance: Demands child care investments be restored in state budget
MADISON— Yesterday, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. Wisconsin risks losing 87,000 child care slots for working
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Puts focus on affordable housing
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is recognizing Affordable Housing Week (May 12-16) by travelling the state to host collaborative conversations on ways the department’s work regarding building codes could potentially lead to an increase in
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Rep. Van Orden tried to have it both ways on SNAP and Medicaid cuts he voted to advance
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is trying to have it both ways and hide the fact that the Republican budget blueprint he voted to advance will force harmful cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and more.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues to stop unlawful rollback of natural resource protections
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 14 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully bypassing critical environmental reviews that protect clean water, natural resources, and public health.
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Evers wraps up statewide National Travel and Tourism Week tour, urges continued investments to bolster the state’s $25 billion tourism industry
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), during which he visited art and history museums, state parks and trails, and communities across the state. During the week-long celebration, Gov. Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and urged the Wisconsin S… Please
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Senior Senate Republican calls for Wisconsin GOP to skip out on state budget duty
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Steve Nass, one of the longest tenured GOP representatives in the Wisconsin State Legislature, took petty partisan politics to a new low today by calling on his colleagues in the legislature to skip out on their jobs
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election opens May 12
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 28, 2025. Potato growers
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iron County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County. Incidental take refers
Protect Our Care: Eau Claire legislators, Wisconsin health advocates joined Protect Our Care to discuss the dangers of Republican plan to enact largest Medicaid cuts in history
WISCONSIN — Yesterday, Wisconsin State Senator Jeff Smith and State Representative Christian Phelps joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin along with advocates from Wisconsin’s 3rd and 7th Congressional districts to discuss the latest developments in the GOP assault on Medicaid. In
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Responds to Republican budget committee vote, gutting Wisconsinites’ priorities
MADISON – In response to Legislative Republicans stripping 612 items from the 2025-27 State Biennial Budget, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement: “Yesterday, the Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee cut funding for our schools, cut childcare funding,
Rep. Moses: Legislation to level up Wisconsin’s video game industry moves forward
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) is proud that legislation to unlock Wisconsin’s potential to become an international hub for video game companies looking to move to Wisconsin continues to receive support in the Legislature. “We know that video game companies are
Rep. Udell: Reacts to Wisconsin Republicans removing 612 budget items
MADISON, Wis. — On May 8th, the Republican majority on the Joint Finance committee removed 612 items from the proposed state budget. These items included funding for veterans, childcare, and Medicaid. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Today,
Centro Hispano: To host celebration of life to honor community leader, Lucía Núñez
Centro Hispano will host a community celebration on Thursday, May 29 to honor the countless contributions of Lucía Núñez. This celebration will be from 4:00 until 7:00 at Centro, 2403 Cypress Way in Madison. The Celebration of Life for Lucía
Sen. Nass: Republican legislative majority must decide to fight or die
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to state budget negotiations, the extremist State Supreme Court and legislation: “The prosperity and freedoms of every citizen are in peril as Wisconsin’s extremist Democrats continue to grab power by
Dept. of Revenue: Celebrates small businesses and entrepreneurs during National Small Business Week
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is proud to recognize and support the vital contributions of small businesses across the state during National Small Business Week, observed May 4–10, 2025. Small businesses are the backbone of Wisconsin’s
Dept. of Justice: Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault of child reported through Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wood County District Attorney Jonathan Barnett announced a guilty plea in a case involving an assault reported through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative. Former youth