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MADISON, Wis. —New data from the Platform Communications’ Badger Battleground Poll indicates Wisconsin voters are more likely to favor candidates who stand up for hospital funding. Two-thirds (66%) of all voters said they would be more likely to vote for a candidate

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s News Central with Sara Sidner to discuss Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House, Trump’s ongoing trade war with Canada, and the GOP government shutdown. Click here to watch the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden issued the following statement in response to unconfirmed reports that the Trump administration plans to quadruple Argentine beef imports into the United States: “Wisconsin farmers and ranchers raise some of the best beef in the

On October 22, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in support of Assembly Bill 446, a bipartisan proposal to require that each governmental body in Wisconsin use the official definition of antisemitism

The program, which is administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT), assists local governments in improving seriously deteriorating county highways, town roads, and city and village streets. We completed a review of the discretionary component of the program, which provides

Under the program, which is administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT), grants are designed to provide assistance to harbor facilities on the Great Lakes and Mississippi River for projects that improve or maintain waterborne commerce. From fiscal year (FY)

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend a local educational bat event. As a group of mammals, bats are unique and fascinating;

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to award 11 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program. The goal of

WISCONSIN – California’s Prop 50 has become a centerpoint in the discussion around redistricting that has taken American states by storm in the build up to the 2026 midterm elections. A recently released ad in favor of Prop 50 features President Obama stating

MANITOWOC, Wis. – The Luling School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2025, at the statewide level of significance. The property was constructed in 1892 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. The Luling School, later renamed

MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called on Governor Tony Evers to hold Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly accountable. Superintendent Underly was set to testify before a State Assembly Committee today on the cover-up of more than 200

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss his Shutdown Fairness Act, which ensures that all federal employees reporting to work during a shutdown receive pay and allowances on a regular basis during a lapse in

CASHTON, WI – Senate Democrats continued the Affordable Wisconsin Tour today in Cashton, Wisconsin at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center. Senators Brad Pfaff, Sarah Keyeski, and Representative Jenna Jacobson toured the facility and heard from healthcare providers on the struggles rural Wisconsinites face is accessing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced and tried to pass a measure to pay all federal workers, servicemembers, and federal contractors who are currently missing paychecks due to President Donald Trump’s and Congressional Republicans’

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a package of bills that honors veterans. Representative Brienne Brown proudly co-authored this package and is the second lead author on the bill that would fully fund The UW MIA Recovery and Identification Project. Representative

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $4.8 million multistate settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., an online clothing retailer that offers shoes, clothing, and accessories across several different brands, including JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids. The settlement resolves

MADISON–Rep. Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) joined Democratic colleagues today to announce the Veterans Promise package. The package includes investments in veterans’ mental health, funding for the UW Missing-in-Action Recovery Project, and legislation to make Veterans Day a state holiday. Rep Emerson issued the following statement:

Legislation Strengthens the Services, Support, and Recognition due to Wisconsin Veterans Today, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators unveiled three bills in the “Veterans Promise” Package, which will strengthen the services, support and recognition due to Wisconsin Veterans. The group of legislators spearheading development of

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after Thursday’s informational hearing on sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools. Nedweski, who chairs the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency, said the hearing exposed the Department

Hi folks, State Senator Jesse James here. Something very exciting happened last week in the Wisconsin State Senate. Senate Bill 407 was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and now heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. I