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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court rightly rejected a constitutional challenge from far-right activists that would have eliminated the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s cost-free coverage requirement for numerous life-saving preventive care services. Approximately 150 million Americans rely on the

Madison, WI – Led by Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), a bipartisan group of 24 state representatives and 9 state senators is urging Congress to reject a proposed ten-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence

MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining

MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately

MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition.  Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child

$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History

While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred.  Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched its dual language poll worker initiative last night at Milwaukee GOP Headquarters. This initiative was created due to a continued need for more bilingual poll workers in

CNBC: “Of the total estimated 16 million who could lose health coverage, that includes 7.8 million individuals on Medicaid and 8.2 million covered through the Affordable Care Act” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, CNBC highlights a new

Community, business and education leaders from across the region will gather to honor Mark Mone, the ninth chancellor of UW-Milwaukee, for his 11 years of visionary leadership and service. The event will recognize his profound impact on UWM’s students, research

MADISON, Wis. (June 27, 2025) – In recognition of exceptional achievement, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards for their

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which extends critical federal spending caps through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. The legislation builds on the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which currently enforces spending caps only through FY 2025. “Americans are

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale issued the following statement as Uber and Lyft drivers in Milwaukee protest recent state legislative action that would reclassify drivers as independent contractors. Senate Bill 256 / Assembly Bill 269 passed both houses of the legislature and

(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic acknowledging the right of states to defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers of Medicaid dollars. Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director Dan Miller

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition secured a ruling on Tuesday against the attempt of the Trump Administration to illegally withhold billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. “This

MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the eighth annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days, a series of nature-themed events hosted by land trusts from July 1 through September 30. Land Trust Days celebrates land trusts and the important work

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named by Princeton Review as one of 209 “Best Value Colleges” for 2025, a ranking that recognizes universities for their stellar academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates. Princeton Review gave UW–Madison