Dane County Dept. of Human Services: This holiday season, Dane County encourages community members to consider foster parenting, supporting children in need
As the holiday season approaches, many in the Dane County community are reflecting on gratitude, connection, and the joy of giving. This year, the Dane County Department of Human Services is encouraging residents to consider one of the most meaningful
WisDems: On Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil refusing to continue ACA funding
MADISON, Wis. — After yesterday’s House vote, where Wisconsin Republicans, including Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted to drastically increase their constituents health care costs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “These DC
UW-Stevens Point: To offer new sport business program
A new program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will offer students a gateway into careers that support the growing sports industry, from event promotion and merchandising to management and analysis. Sport business will be offered as a major, minor and
Gov. Evers: Approves new rule aimed at keeping kids in foster care with family and loved ones
Revised rule creates streamlined licensing pathway for relative and like-kin caregivers, keeping more kids with adults who know and love them MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has approved a new administrative rule designed to help improve the
International Ship Masters’ Association: Congressman Tiffany headlines prominent speakers for upcoming International Ship Masters’ Association convention in Duluth
(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) has announced that U.S Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Sara Fuentes, American Maritime Partnership, and J.M. “Mike” McCoshen, Administrator, Great Lakes Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) will headline seven speakers who will address
Lead Safe Schools MKE: Statement on MPS claims of completed lead testing
Milwaukee Public Schools sent an email to families claiming that it has completed all necessary lead safety work and that schools involved in the lead crisis are now “safe places for students and staff”. This statement is not supported by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Young lead colleagues in calling on Trump to strengthen, revitalize Great Lakes shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order “Restoring America’s Shipbuilding Dominance,” strengthens and revitalizes
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsinites invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsin Democrats fight for health care in freezing cold and slam Tom Tiffany for voting to raise premiums
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Democrats and ACA recipients across Wisconsin gathered in the freezing cold after an arctic blast covered the state over the weekend to fight for affordable health care. In Madison, Senate and Assembly Democratic Leaders Dianne Hesselbein, Greta Neubauer,
Protect Our Care: NEW: Protect Our Care report unwraps the GOP’s year-long assault on working Americans’ health care
Washington, D.C. – Today, as American families reel from the GOP health care crisis and Trump prepares to address the nation, Protect Our Care released The Grift That Keeps on Giving, a new report unwrapping Trump and the GOP’s year-long
Lazar campaign: Judge Maria Lazar pledges stability and empathy on reproductive rights
(Waukesha, WI) — District II Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, today provided essential clarity on the modern legal framework governing reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Following the State Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in Kaul
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden votes for cost-spiking health care ‘plan’ that hurts working Wisconsinites
After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Derrick Van Orden voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Van Orden’s 11th hour health care scheme
DCCC: Bryan Steil votes for cost-spiking health care ‘plan’ that hurts working Wisconsinites
After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Bryan Steil voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Steil’s 11th hour health care scheme will push
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on passage of The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden applauded the House passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a major step towards repairing the damage to the health care system destroyed by the Democrats’ Unaffordable Care Act. “I have
Fair Wisconsin: Executive director slams today’s vote on anti-trans bill in Congress, calls for “no” vote tomorrow
Following the vote taken on an anti-trans bill in Congress earlier today and in anticipation of another tomorrow, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director Abigail Swetz released the following statement: “I am appalled but not surprised to see the breakdowns of today’s
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. “When it comes to Obamacare, we can’t keep writing blank checks for a heavily subsidized program
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil choose party bosses over Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a rare act of defiance, four House Republicans signed onto a bipartisan petition to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits, a hopeful sign for the families who rely on these credits to afford health care. However,
Sen. Hutton: Bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers receives Senate hearing
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Current
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: A clean extension of ACA tax credits now has majority support in the House and Senate. Get it done.
Washington, D.C. — After months of chaos, four vulnerable House Republicans have finally signed on to the Democrats’ discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year clean extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. On January 1, over
Gov. Evers: Commends WHEFA’s 2025 achievements in supporting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another year of successfully assisting nonprofit organizations across the state “Nonprofit organizations – including hospitals, senior care providers, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and other community-based organizations