Scaife campaign: Announces new endorsements
GERMANTOWN – Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife today announced additional endorsements of his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. These endorsements are in addition to the support of community leaders County Executive Josh Schoemann, District Attorney Barry
Rodriguez campaign: Slams opponents for racist smear campaign targeting her husband
MADISON, WI – Today, Lt. Governor and candidate for Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in response to blatantly false and racist rumors circulated to reporters this week regarding her husband, Baltazar Rodriguez: “My husband is a proud, naturalized U.S.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, Van Orden and Steil must explain why they passed the largest cut to Medicaid in history
On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Wisconsinites live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security. Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan
Wisconsin Historical Society: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
TOWN OF CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The church was originally constructed in 1907 in the Town
Wisconsin Historical Society: Carleton District #3 School listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Carleton District #3 School in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1916 and expanded to its present appearance in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Adams County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Outpost Golf Course in Adams County. Incidental take refers to the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announce investments to support Wisconsin’s meat processing industry
Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the successful Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting the profitability and sustainability of the state’s meat processing facilities and workforce MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of
WisDems: Tiffany on a potential governor run: “I believe that I am the best candidate”
Tiffany initially said he would have a decision about a gubernatorial run in August, but has pushed the date back to September MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview with Vicki McKenna, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany discussed his potential run for
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Marshall: Demand regulator scrutinize Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger as poor service, high costs already plague freight rail industry
Further consolidation in rail industry could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin manufacturers, agriculture, small businesses, and consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that Union Pacific has agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Speaks out against SNAP and Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Green Bay – Tonight, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) stood with local leaders, advocates, and community members to condemn the devastating cuts to food assistance and Medicaid included in the federal budget bill pushed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans—known
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Report: Van Orden and Steil’s bill “risks pushing more Americans into debt”
A new report dives into the wallet-busting consequences of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s Big, Ugly Bill and policies implemented by the administration – revealing how they will raise health care costs for millions and saddle Americans with more medical debt.
Rep. Allen: Statement on President Trump’s executive order on addressing homelessness
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive order on addressing homelessness: “Public safety should always be the priority. Over the last several decades, we’ve thrown billions at programs that treat symptoms while
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration for blocking Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition in suing the Trump administration over a funding provision that blocks federal Medicaid funding for essential healthcare services at Planned Parenthood, including cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing, and
2nd Congressional District Republican Party: Mark Pocan hit with ethics complaint over self-enrichment scheme
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Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold Lake Mills and Cambridge office hours
MADISON – State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will hold two in-district constituent office hour sessions this August in Lake Mills and Cambridge. The details for the sessions are as follows: Tuesday, August 5 4:00pm to 5:00pm L.D. Fargo Public
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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Wisconsin Bankers Association: Announces $60,000 in housing and economic development grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that six grants of $10,000 each have been awarded to support housing and housing literacy, economic development/community investment, and financial or cyber literacy in Wisconsin. “Affordable housing and
Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, HEET: New research reveals opportunity for energy planning today to prevent energy cost increases and disproportionate cost burdens
The study is published in the latest edition of the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. Read the online version of this press release here. BOSTON – July 29, 2025 – A new study published Sunday in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal, analyzes the relationship between
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Carl Schulze completes his journey Friday for improved home care wages
Survival Coalition will be participating in a press event outside the Wisconsin Capitol at noon on Friday August 1, 2025 hosted by and welcoming Carl Schulze to Madison. For the past 3 weeks, Carl has been on an over 90-mile journey
WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Bob Donovan was paying himself $850 a month from his campaign, until he got caught
MADISON, Wis. — A new report details how recently elected State Rep. Bob Donovan’s used campaign funds to pay for his in-district residence. Following his victory in 2024, Rep. Donovan started paying himself $850 a month with campaign funds for ‘staff lodging’ —