Rep. Rodriguez: Votes for surplus payments, tax relief and education funding
MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly met for a Special Session on Wednesday to pass a compromise bill negotiated between Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to return the surplus, help Wisconsin families cope with
Rep. Nedweski: Republicans return surplus to taxpayers as Democrats reject historic special ed Funding Deal
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski praised the bipartisan tax relief and education funding compromise approved by the State Assembly, calling the agreement the result of years of responsible Republican budgeting that positioned Wisconsin to provide meaningful relief for families while
Crowley Campaign: Statement on today’s actions by the Department of Justice
The following is the statement from David Crowley in reaction to the DOJ actions in Milwaukee County today: “Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Courts confirmed it, recounts confirmed it, his own officials confirmed it. He still won’t let it
Rep. Tenorio: Strongly condemns Evers-GOP backroom deal
MADISON, WI — State Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) announced that he will vote “no” on the surplus deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers. He released the following statement
Waukesha County: To honor Paintings for Pediatrics for supporting families battling childhood cancer
WAUKESHA, WI — Every day, families across Southeastern Wisconsin hear the words no parent should ever hear: “Your child has cancer.” For many, life instantly becomes a whirlwind of hospital visits, treatments, fear, exhaustion, and impossible financial burdens. Parents are
Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson: Statement on today’s actions by the Department of Justice
Contact: Stefan Dostanic – 414-278-4275 Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson today issued the following statement regarding the actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ): “The 2020 Presidential Election was fair and transparent, and its results are accurate.
WisDems: Tiffany-Backed healthcare cut responsible for over 22,000 Wisconsinites dropping their healthcare coverage
MADISON, Wis. — Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that more than 22,000 Wisconsinites who got their health insurance through the ACA marketplace have canceled their coverage since 2025. The data attributes the drop in enrollment to individuals being unable
Milwaukee County Executive: Response to actions of Dept. of Justice in Milwaukee County
Press release from Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson: Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson today issued the following statement regarding the actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ): “The 2020 Presidential Election was fair and transparent, and its results
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve Game on Netflix highlights need for Baldwin’s For the Fans Act
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the NFL announced that the Green Bay Packers would play the Los Angeles Rams exclusively on Netflix this Thanksgiving Eve, forcing millions of Wisconsinites to pay for a
Van Orden Campaign: Does Rebecca Cooke think you’re racist? Her own words say yes.
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting revealed that Rebecca Cooke publicly attacked her hometown of Eau Claire as racist and accused the community of harboring “institutionalized” racism following the death of George Floyd in 2020. In a series of social
Rave Campaign: Rodney Rave announces suspension of campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
Black River, WI — Former Ho-Chunk Nation Legislator and community leader Rodney Rave came to the difficult decision to suspend his campaign for Congress. In a statement made today, Rave said the following: “After much thought and consideration, I have
Berge campaign: Emily Berge graciously accepts endorsement of Rodney Rave
Eau Claire, WI — Today, former legislator for the Ho-Chunk Nation Rodney Rave suspended his own campaign for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District and announced his endorsement of Emily Berge in the race. “The needs of the many outweigh the needs
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Dane County Youth Governance program now accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — The Dane County Youth Governance Program (YGP) is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 cohort. Applications are open from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, June 26, 2026. Established in 2012, the YGP offers high school students a
Rep. Billings: State Building Commission votes to approve non-state grant projects
MADISON, WI – Today, the State Building Commission met to vote on several items, including Non-State Grant funding recommendations. Representative Billings (D-La Crosse), the Chair of the Commission’s Higher Education Subcommittee and a member of the State Building Commission, released
Rep. Snodgrass: Assembly District 52 receives Non-State Grant awards totaling nearly $5 Million
MADISON, WI – The State Building Commission has selected the recipients for the Non-State Grant program for 2025-2027. The 52nd Assembly District, represented by State Representative Lee Snodgrass, received the highest award amount of any district represented by a Democrat, totaling
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Welcomes Jenny Price as new Executive Director
WI — Jenny Price joins BPDD as a veteran communications professional and parent advocate with strong ties to BPDD’s work and mission. She began her career as an award-winning journalist, reporting for the Associated Press from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kansas
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $248 million for local infrastructure Improvement and Community Development Projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $248 million in projects across the state. In addition to regular maintenance, building, and repairs at several state buildings, this funding includes $50
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Celebrates state support for innovative Green Bay Community Projects
MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner today celebrated the approval of critical state investments in several impactful Green Bay-area projects following action by the State Building Commission. The projects will support veterans, expand access to healthy food and economic
Sen. Nass: Evers-Vos II deal to spend $1.8 billion getting even worse
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding the buying of votes to pass Evers-Vos II deal in the Legislature: “The Evers-Vos II Deal spending $1.8 billion did not have the votes to pass as originally
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Fact check, Derrick Van Order caught lying about gutting Medicaid
WI — Derrick Van Orden got caught lying through his teeth, falsely claiming there have been no cuts to Medicaid. FACT CHECK: Van Orden voted for the largest Medicaid cut in history. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Van Orden’s vote for the