Gov. Evers: Appoints Emily Nolan-Plutchak to the Wood County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Emily Nolan-Plutchak to the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Todd P. Wolf’s retirement. Nolan-Plutchak will complete a term
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden claims credit for Wisconsin’s extra Medicaid dollars after voting to cut the program
MADISON, Wis. — Following WI-03 Congressmen Derrick Van Orden’s slew of tweets claiming he helped secure $1 billion for Medicaid in the state, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel released a report detailing Van Orden’s lies. Rep. Van Orden voted to pass the Big Ugly Bill,
NFIB: Survey: small business optimism remains steady in June
Taxes remain small business owners’ single most important problem MADISON, WI (July 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. A substantial increase in respondents
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Final state budget a mixed bag for family farmers
The biennial State Budget, signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on July 3, includes wins and losses for family farmers in Wisconsin. The 2025-2027 budget was a bipartisan compromise that funded important investments in public services, farmer mental health,
ACLU of Wisconsin: Files brief in case advocating for the rights of students during school interrogations
CONTACT: David Gwidt, ACLU of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director, dgwidt@aclu-wi.org. MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin and co-counsel from the ACLU’s national State Supreme Court Initiative filed an amicus brief Wednesday asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect students’ constitutional rights when police
Common Cause Wisconsin: Actions you can take now to defend democracy and advance reform
The 4th of July has just passed and Trump’s big, awful bill to destroy the American economy, cut taxes for the wealthiest segment of our society, pour billions into terrorizing all Americans through further weaponizing domestic raids, interrogations, incarceration and
WisDems: Chair Devin Remiker blasts Derrick Van Orden for trying to take credit for state budget Medicaid funding
MADISON, Wis. — WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden has been falsely claiming he secured $1 billion for medicaid in Wisconsin, taking credit for Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ budget that actually secured the funding. This comes after he voted for the Big Ugly
U.S. Rep. Steil: Raises $1.3 million in Q2, reports more than $3.6 million cash on hand
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised more than $1.3 million for his campaign committees in the second quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign will also report over $3.6 million cash on hand. After the
Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association: Applauds county conservation funding increase in 2025-27 state budget
MADISON — The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) applauds the decision to increase county conservation staffing funding as part of the newly signed 2025-27 State Biennial Budget. For the first time in decades, the state will support
Dept. of Workforce Development: Awards over $2 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants
Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded nearly $2.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 18 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more
Protect Our Care: Trump deals fatal blow to the American people, signs law that strips millions of health care
17 Million Americans Will Lose Coverage, Uninsured Rate Will Explode Due to GOP Tax Scam Washington, D.C. – On July 4th, President Trump signed his big, ugly tax bill into law, sealing the fate of the American health care system.
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Edvest 529 plan reaches $6 billion in assets
Plan Lowers Program Management Fee MADISON, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 college savings plan has reached a significant milestone of $6 billion in assets under management, triggering a reduction of the plan’s program management fee to 0.05% (5
Schoemann campaign: Announces statewide Grassroots Leadership Council
WEST BEND — Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced a Grassroots Leadership Council in support of his campaign for Governor. The Council consists of nearly 40 people from his Grassroots Coalition, including representatives from each Congressional district. Since starting
UW-Whitewater: Dean appointed to prestigious Global Business Education Advisory Board
WHITEWATER, Wis. – July 9, 2025. Dr. Paul Ambrose, Dean of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, has been invited to join the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Global Americas Advisory Board with a three-year mandate from
WisDems: Chair responds to Bill Berrien’s announcement for governor
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing his bid for governor, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Bill Berrien’s rich enough to buy himself some attention and clueless enough to think that’s going to work — just like Elon
Rep. O’Connor Cautiously Applauds UW-Madison for Ending DEI Division
Fond du Lac, WI— Member of the Colleges and Universities Committee, Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the sunset of its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA): “Meritocracy should
Berrien campaign: Navy SEAL and Wisconsin manufacturer Bill Berrien announces bid for governor
CONTACT: Preya Samsundarpress@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday. On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s highest office, Berrien said in a statement, “Bureaucrats and politicians like Tony
Gov. Evers: Appoints Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s retirement. Kummet will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. Her appointment is
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in Texas
MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state. “Wisconsin
Sen. Hutton: Statement on UW System tuition increase
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about the UW System proposal to raise tuition by up to 5%, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents at their July 10 meeting: “A major concern