U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump’s tariffs for raising prices on families, and hurting farmers and manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of across-the-board 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China. “When it comes to
Opportunity Wisconsin: Trump’s tariff Executive Order will raise costs for Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. – Today, President Trump enacted new tariffs on key trade partners, signing an Executive Order that will trigger price hikes on gas, groceries, and everyday items in the coming weeks. Increased tariffs are a key piece of Trump and House
Dane County Exec Agard: Recognizes Black History Month 2025
Madison, WI – Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard recognizes the start of Black History Month 2025, celebrating the profound contributions of Black individuals and communities in Dane County. This month serves as an opportunity to honor the achievements, resilience,
Rep. Rodriguez: Clarifies delays in Bender Park boat launch project
MILWAUKEE, WI – In response to public claims made by Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor regarding delays in the Bender Park boat launch project, State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following statement: “Residents deserve accurate information, not political misdirection.
Underly campaign: Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Jill Underly for re-election as State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Madison, WI – Today, the campaign of Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly enthusiastically accepted the endorsement of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. The Wisconsin AFL-CIO represents hard-working members at the state and local level, in both public- and private-sector
Dept. of Justice: Gov. Evers and Attorney General Kaul announce temporary restraining order in lawsuit challenging President Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a federal judge in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order in the lawsuit filed by Wisconsin and a coalition of 22 other states challenging President
House Majority PAC: Announces $50 million win them back fund
TO: Interested PartiesFROM: House Majority PACDATE: February 3, 2025RE: HMP 2026 Win Them Back Fund In 2024, House Democrats faced steep headwinds in a Republican leaning environment, yet overperformed the top of the ticket by more than any presidential election cycle since 2004
Wikler campaign: Statement
Today, Ben Wikler released the following statement after the results of the Democratic National Committee Chair election. “I want to thank my supporters, from the bottom of my heart, for giving their all to this campaign, and to congratulate Ken Martin
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin Ag News – Monthly Prices
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Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved death investigation in Oneida County, Wis.
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Township of Newbold, Oneida County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, January 17, 2025.
Opportunity Wisconsin: House Republicans prepare massive funding cuts to nutrition assistance, health care, and other crucial benefits to pay for new tax breaks for those at the top
MADISON, Wis. – While Head Start programs, domestic violence shelters, and food pantries scrambled this week in response to federal grant and loan programs being cut, House Republicans huddled out-of-sight in Florida to prepare their plan to force massive cuts to nutrition assistance
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Wisconsin farmers needed: Advocate at Ag Day at the Capitol on March 26
MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about
Wisconsin Elections Commission: In-person absentee voting for Spring Primary begins on Tuesday, Feb. 4
MADISON, WI – Key deadlines are rapidly approaching for eligible Wisconsin voters seeking to cast an absentee ballot before the Feb. 18 Spring Primary, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 4 – two weeks before Election
Wisconsin Institute for Health Aging: New report: Understanding alcohol-related older adult falls in Wisconsin
(MADISON, WI) A new report from the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA), convener of the Falls Free® Wisconsin Coalition, the goal of which is to reduce falls among older adults, brings to light the impact that alcohol has on
Crawford campaign: Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin AFL-CIO represents unions and working families across the state and fights for economic policies that help everyone succeed.
Gov. Evers, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Announce a record-breaking 313,579 Wisconsinites enroll in health coverage on HealthCare.gov
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today announced that, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 313,579 Wisconsinites signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace through the Affordable Care
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pierce County Meats Inc. expands voluntary Class II recall of RTE meat products with an undeclared allergen
MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is expanding the voluntary Class II recall originally issued on January 13, 2025 to include six additional products. The newly added affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reps. Tom Tiffany and Lauren Boebert reintroduce legislation to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) led 30 members of Congress in reintroducing legislation to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, ensure that action is not subject to judicial review, and restore authority
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Demands less theft
In their recent, revised estimates, Wisconsin’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) has increased their estimation in regards to the state’s budget surplus. In the report released earlier this week, the LFB now expects a surplus in the 2024-25 fiscal year of
UW–Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U speaker to highlight history of Fred Harvey chain
Pastor and author Dewey Johnson is the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. He will present “Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the