314 Action: Candidates and senators slam shutdown “deal,” promise to continue fight over health care costs
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — As millions of Americans received notifications from the ACA Marketplace as their health insurance premiums double or even triple, the U.S. Senate voted to begin the process of reopening the government—without the extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Dept. of Health Services: Urge Wisconsin retailers to continue to accept FoodShare
Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging MADISON, Wis. – Retailers and grocery stores play an important role in ensuring FoodShare members can access healthy, nutritious food to feed their families. Today, the Wisconsin Department
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Issues statement as U.S. Supreme Court rejects case that attempted to overturn same-sex marriage decision
“I am deeply heartened by the Supreme Court’s decision, because just like in Green Bay, love is still winning. Our city continues to show that we take care of one another regardless of who you love, what language you speak, how
Law Forward: President’s pardons encourage those working to undermine elections, do not affect ongoing state prosecutions, including in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – In response to today’s revelation of the fraudulent-elector pardons, Jeff Mandell, President and General Counsel of Law Forward, observed: “Many are dismissing these pardons as merely symbolic. That misses the point. While the pardon has little immediate effect,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on Draft 2026 Program Guidance for Federal Recreational Trail Program
Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 1 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program. The RTP Grant Program guidance will no
Gov. Evers: Urges members of Congress to condemn Trump Administration attempts to yank FoodShare payments from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites
Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, called out several Republican members of U.S. Congress for staying silent as the Trump
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Statement on latest Trump pardons of allies who sought to overturn 2020 election
“Today’s decision by President Trump to pardon those tied to efforts to overturn Wisconsin’s 2020 election is deeply disappointing and painful for our community. Green Bay was ground zero for these conspiracy theories—costing taxpayers millions, threatening public servants, and endangering lives. My
Dept. of Revenue: WisTax, Wisconsin’s free, electronic, secure income tax filing system will be available for the 2026 filing season
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announces that its free, secure, electronic filingoption, WisTax, will be available for filing 2025 income taxes, starting in February 2026 with expanded featuresfor those who claim the Veterans and Surviving Spouses
Dept. of Natural Resources: Grants from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will improve wildlife habitat in Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee and Wood counties
Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will be supporting six habitat
Jones campaign: Representative Francesca Hong endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Francesca Hong endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Hong joins a growing list of endorsements for Judge Jones that includes Justice Susan Crawford, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin
Gov. Evers: Evers Administration join court petition to prevent Trump Administration from yanking FoodShare payments from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is joining a new court motion filing with a multi-state coalition to prevent the Trump Administration from yanking FoodShare payments from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including almost 270,000 kids. The move comes after the
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Responds to Rock County Democrats’ “municipal aid” proposals: Lawmakers admit plan redirects state funding with limited oversight
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is calling for full transparency and accountability following public confirmation from Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson that their recently unveiled “local aid” bills would, in fact, alter Wisconsin’s state shared revenue formula
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Opposes government funding bill that fails to address skyrocketing health care costs
Legislation does not stop Wisconsinites’ health care costs from rising as much as $30,000 next year 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending health care tax breaks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy
International Ship Masters’ Association, Wisconsin Marine Historical Society: Edmund Fitzgerald, 29 Bells event sold out
(Milwaukee, WI) — A sold-out crowd of over 250 people is expected to attend The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, and Wisconsin Marine Historical Society event, “29 Bells: A 50th Commemoration of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and her Crew”,
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on Trump administration’s correspondence to rescind FoodShare benefits
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s letter directing Governor Tony Evers to return November FoodShare payments to the federal government: “In compliance with the court order requiring the Trump administration to
Gov. Evers: Responds to Trump administration correspondence suggesting Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today responded to new correspondence from the Trump Administration suggesting Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments to the federal government. Wisconsin and other states received the guidance after Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration led a coalition of states
Gov. Evers: Administration leads coalition urging court to reject last-ditch Trump administration effort to yank newly restored SNAP payments
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration led a coalition of states and governors in filing a new letter before the 1st U.S.
Gov. Evers: Slams Trump Administration for last-ditch effort to yank newly restored FoodShare funding from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor blasts ‘pathetic’ last-minute plea by the Trump Administration begging the U.S. Supreme Court not to force them to feed hungry kids, families, and seniors As Trump Administration doubles down on its fight to prevent thousands of Wisconsinites from accessing basic food and groceries, Gov.
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Court rules Town of Palmyra violated Open Meetings Law five times
Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge William V. Gruber has ruled that Town of Palmyra Board members violated Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law on five occasions, in a case brought by local resident and former board member Weenonah Brattset. The judge’s ruling
City of Beloit: Seeks to ‘Re-VITAL-ize’ local highways
Civic leaders, elected officials, stakeholders highlight corridor conditions, community impacts (BELOIT, WI) – Today, Beloit’s city manager, Jerry Gabrielatos, was joined by community leaders and stakeholders to spotlight the need to revitalize the city’s aging roadways. The event, part of