International Ship Masters’ Association: Congressman Tiffany headlines prominent speakers for upcoming International Ship Masters’ Association convention in Duluth
(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) has announced that U.S Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Sara Fuentes, American Maritime Partnership, and J.M. “Mike” McCoshen, Administrator, Great Lakes Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) will headline seven speakers who will address
Lead Safe Schools MKE: Statement on MPS claims of completed lead testing
Milwaukee Public Schools sent an email to families claiming that it has completed all necessary lead safety work and that schools involved in the lead crisis are now “safe places for students and staff”. This statement is not supported by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Young lead colleagues in calling on Trump to strengthen, revitalize Great Lakes shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order “Restoring America’s Shipbuilding Dominance,” strengthens and revitalizes
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsinites invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsin Democrats fight for health care in freezing cold and slam Tom Tiffany for voting to raise premiums
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Democrats and ACA recipients across Wisconsin gathered in the freezing cold after an arctic blast covered the state over the weekend to fight for affordable health care. In Madison, Senate and Assembly Democratic Leaders Dianne Hesselbein, Greta Neubauer,
Protect Our Care: NEW: Protect Our Care report unwraps the GOP’s year-long assault on working Americans’ health care
Washington, D.C. – Today, as American families reel from the GOP health care crisis and Trump prepares to address the nation, Protect Our Care released The Grift That Keeps on Giving, a new report unwrapping Trump and the GOP’s year-long
Lazar campaign: Judge Maria Lazar pledges stability and empathy on reproductive rights
(Waukesha, WI) — District II Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, today provided essential clarity on the modern legal framework governing reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Following the State Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in Kaul
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden votes for cost-spiking health care ‘plan’ that hurts working Wisconsinites
After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Derrick Van Orden voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Van Orden’s 11th hour health care scheme
DCCC: Bryan Steil votes for cost-spiking health care ‘plan’ that hurts working Wisconsinites
After creating a health care crisis leaving Wisconsinites at risk of losing access to lifesaving care, Bryan Steil voted to pass a disastrous health care ‘plan’ that even his Republican colleague called “milquetoast garbage.” Steil’s 11th hour health care scheme will push
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on passage of The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden applauded the House passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a major step towards repairing the damage to the health care system destroyed by the Democrats’ Unaffordable Care Act. “I have
Fair Wisconsin: Executive director slams today’s vote on anti-trans bill in Congress, calls for “no” vote tomorrow
Following the vote taken on an anti-trans bill in Congress earlier today and in anticipation of another tomorrow, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director Abigail Swetz released the following statement: “I am appalled but not surprised to see the breakdowns of today’s
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. “When it comes to Obamacare, we can’t keep writing blank checks for a heavily subsidized program
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil choose party bosses over Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a rare act of defiance, four House Republicans signed onto a bipartisan petition to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits, a hopeful sign for the families who rely on these credits to afford health care. However,
Sen. Hutton: Bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers receives Senate hearing
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Current
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: A clean extension of ACA tax credits now has majority support in the House and Senate. Get it done.
Washington, D.C. — After months of chaos, four vulnerable House Republicans have finally signed on to the Democrats’ discharge petition to force a vote on a three-year clean extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. On January 1, over
Gov. Evers: Commends WHEFA’s 2025 achievements in supporting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today recognized the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another year of successfully assisting nonprofit organizations across the state “Nonprofit organizations – including hospitals, senior care providers, colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and other community-based organizations
Milwaukee Public Schools: Buildings cleared of lead-paint risks after 10-plus months of work
All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today that after 10 months of intense work, the district has completed its lead-paint stabilization efforts in 99 schools identified as needing intervention, and the buildings have been inspected and dee… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Wisconsin bank CEO survey reflects steady economic outlook
WBA releases results of Bank CEO Economic Conditions Survey Madison, Wis. — The results of the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs reflect 79% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good.” Fifty-five percent
UW-Milwaukee: To award more than 1,500 degrees at commencement Dec. 21
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 1,500 degrees at its 133rd commencement on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. The university will present 1,149 bachelor’s degrees, 293 master’s degrees,
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $185 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $185 million in construction projects across the state. “Closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools and getting our kids closer to home and