Wisconsin Hospital Association: House budget proposal unfairly penalizes Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO Eric Borgerding recently penned a column in the Wisconsin State Journal highlighting issues Wisconsin’s hospitals will face as part of the budget reconciliation bill being discussed in Congress. Read excerpts of the column
UW-Green Bay: Robin Nicole Scott receives Council of Trustees community service award
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Robin Nicole Scott, executive director of We All Rise: African American Resource Center was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of her substantial contributions to communities in
Taylor campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor today released the following statement announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2026, continuing her commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites: “As an attorney, public servant,
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Congratulates Sarah Hagenow, 78th Alice in Dairyland
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) proudly congratulates Sarah Hagenow of Poynette on her selection as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. “Sarah’s deep agricultural roots and her passion for telling the stories of Wisconsin’s farming families make her
Bryce campaign: Announces campaign to challenge Rep. Bryan Steil
CALEDONIA, Wis. – Randy Bryce, the Army veteran, cancer survivor, Ironworker, Social Security advocate and 2018 Democratic nominee for the First Congressional District who helped retire Paul Ryan, on Tuesday announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent millionaire Republican Rep. Bryan
MKE 2024 Host Committee: REPORT: 2024 RNC Convention Economic Impact Exceeds $320 Million
Tourism Economics study finds local and state impact exceeding expectations Contact: media@mke2024hostcommittee.org Milwaukee— The MKE 2024 Host Committee released the final economic impact report for the 2024 Republican National Convention, which took place July 15-18, 2024. The report, commissioned by the
Rep. Dallman: Introduces bill to allow portable benefits
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement on introducing Assembly Bill 269 (AB 269) in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “In today’s economy, many people are working second, or even third, jobs in order to make ends meet,” said Rep.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Fire destroys Tank Creek Bridge along Great River State Trail, bridge closed until further notice
Cause Of Fire Under Investigation The Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR TREMPEALEAU, Wis. – The
Wisconsin Dairy Products Association: Supports implementation of national milk testing strategy to protect dairy herds and public health
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) applauds the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for its proactive role in implementing the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which will begin monthly milk sampling on all
Rep. Stubbs: Applauds McKinstry in Madison for earning Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs presented an official citation to McKinstry in Madison to recognize them for receiving a 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today it was my pleasure to present
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden’s Wisconsin Republican Party votes to enforce 1849 abortion ban
At the Wisconsin Republican Convention this weekend, Republican delegates supported a resolution calling to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law… just as Derrick Van Orden “called for unity among Republicans.” The first thing Van Orden’s “unified” Republican delegates are up to? Chomping at
Planned Parenthood: Wisconsin lawmakers sign onto letter supporting Planned Parenthood
Madison, Wis. – Twenty-eight state legislators in Wisconsin signed onto a letter calling on members of Congress to oppose efforts to “defund” Planned Parenthood. The House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill includes provisions that would block patients on Medicaid from getting their care at
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Votes to advance Trump’s billionaire-first budget at the expense of Wisconsin’s working families
Last night, while Wisconsinites were sleeping, Rep. Glenn Grothman, who sits on the House Budget Committee, voted to advance Republicans’ billionaire-first budget bill that will gut Medicaid and slash food assistance programs that millions of Wisconsinites rely on for affordable,
WisDems: Wisconsin GOP continues to push archaic abortion ban at their state convention
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsinites have made it clear time and again that they do not want politicians regulating and controlling their bodies, the Republican Party of Wisconsin passed a resolution at their state convention claiming that the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban
WisGOP: Hosts 2025 State Convention in Rothschild
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin hosted its 2025 State Convention on Saturday in Rothschild, Wisconsin. A crowd of more than 600 delegates, alternates, and other attendees filled the Convention Center for the event.
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Maria Watts honored for mentoring women and girls
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Maria Watts was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County. The award honors a woman who demonstrates commitment to improving
Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair
Included with Love’s Announcement are More Than 20 Additional Endorsements from Democratic Party Leaders and Elected Officials Across Wisconsin REEDSBURG, Wis. – Today, Devin Remiker announced an additional round of grassroots endorsements in his bid for WisDems Chair, led by
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin to begin monthly milk sampling as part of the National Milk Testing Strategy
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the implementation of the mandatory National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Challenges Trump to close tax loophole for Wall Street
Baldwin has long fought to close the carried interest loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led a group of their colleagues in challenging President Donald
Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce, urging continued investments to address workforce challenges
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development