Sen. LeMahieu: Senate passes postpartum care extension
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate floor action today. “Extending postpartum coverage to twelve months improves health outcomes for both moms and babies. “Providing this extension will ensure new mothers can keep their
Dept. of Revenue: Special agent’s interstate investigation nets arrest in unclaimed property fraud scheme
Madison, WI – A resourceful and determined Special Agent with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) helped apprehend a suspect in an out-of-state unclaimed property fraud scheme. His investigation prevented over $800,000 in fraudulent checks from being paid to the suspect
Bird on a Wire Action Network, Franklin Leaders of Change, Motherhood for Good: 1st Congressional District town hall scheduled April 24; Representative Bryan Steil Invited
Hales Corners — Local grassroots organizations have invited Representative Bryan Steil to attend an in-person Town Hall Meeting on April 24, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road in Franklin. Constituents from the 1st
Sen. James: Postpartum Medicaid extension bill passes the Senate with bipartisan support
Madison, WI – Senator Jesse James’ (R–Thorp) bill to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care has successfully passed the Wisconsin State Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Bringing a child into the world is life-changing — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And for many women, it’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands Trump administration reverse abrupt cancellation of funding for rural school districts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to terminate funding promised to Wisconsin school districts for their projects to keep communities safe. Specifically, Baldwin called for already-allocated resources from the Federal
Dept. of Transportation: ICYMI: WisDOT, WCHA join industry partners urging drivers to ‘respect the zone’
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) and industry partners to urge people to drive safely in work zones throughout Wisconsin this construction season. Each year, more than
Sen. Testin: Senate passes Testin’s bipartisan seed potato legislation
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Senate passed his bipartisan legislation that will help ensure the state remains a national leader in the production of potatoes: “With last year’s total acreage
American Heart Association: Health of new moms and babies takes important step forward in the Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON, April 22, 2025 — Today, a significant step was taken to support the health and well-being of new mothers and their babies with the passage of SB 23. This legislation extends postpartum healthcare coverage from 60 days to 12
Gathering Waters: $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation grant helps support Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program advocacy
MADISON, WI—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts announces that a $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is supporting a statewide advocacy campaign for the long-term reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Wisconsin’s flagship environmental conservation program. The grant
Remiker campaign: Announces additional endorsements from party leaders across the state
REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Public notice: Submit comments by April 28 for Stinger®/Stinger® HL use on strawberries
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 28, 2025 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in strawberry fields. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Stinger® and
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Health threats from climate change are on the rise, a new collaborative effort launches on Earth Day to call for local solutions to safeguard Wisconsinites
Madison, WI– From hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the state to sweltering heat waves and record-setting floods, our changing climate is taking a toll on the health of Wisconsinites. In response, a statewide coalition of health and climate professionals has come
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: On Senate passage of bill expanding Medicaid coverage for mothers
MADISON, WI – Today, in an inspiring display of bipartisanship, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Bill 23, which guarantees all mothers on Medicaid with coverage for a year after giving birth, with only one Senator voting in opposition. Senator
Rep. Vining: Postpartum Medicaid extension passes state Senate
MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23: “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas,” said Grothman. “It is heartwarming to see such grieving over
Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association: Democratic lt. governors urge President Trump to safeguard science across the federal government
WASHINGTON – This week, Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging the administration to support
UW-Milwaukee: Cheng receives Shaw Scientist Award to study why some breast cancer cells survive radiation
MILWAUKEE_Qingsu Cheng, a researcher in UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, is investigating why some breast cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment – only to “wake up” later and revive malignancy. Cheng, an assistant professor of
Marquette Law School: To feature the ‘Face of the Case’ in landmark student First Amendment rights case, April 24
MILWAUKEE — Mary Beth Tinker, a plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case which ruled that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at
Rep. Spaude: 2025 NFL Draft begins in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis – Green Bay state legislators are excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week. The event will take place in and around Lambeau Field, the Titletown District, and downtown Green Bay from April 24th to the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency office closing, Baldwin demands answers from Trump admin
Baldwin-backed agency to boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs on Musk and Trump’s chopping block WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s closure of Wisconsin’s newly established Minority