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Nearly 150 WI Medical Professionals Sign Letter Supporting BadgerCare Expansion MADISON, Wisconsin – On the 59th anniversary of Medicaid, Wisconsin physicians today called on state legislators to expand BadgerCare – Wisconsin’s Medicaid program – and join the 40 other states

MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Everyone deserves access to affordable health care for themselves and their families, and for 59 years, Medicare and Medicaid have

Today, in Madison and La Crosse, sexual assault survivor and reproductive rights advocate Hadley Duvall, local leaders, U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez, and U.S. Representative Diana DeGette – co-chair of the House of Representatives Pro-Choice Caucus – will campaign for Vice

MADISON, Wis. — In commemoration of the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on state and federal lawmakers to protect these programs that have helped Wisconsinites afford and access healthcare for nearly six decades.  “Protecting access to

Green Bay, WI – As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Wisconsin this week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding elected officials of the recent polling that shows Wisconsinites’ strong opposition to the Biden-Harris administration’s gas-car ban. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Kids Online Safety & Privacy Act, which includes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s and Teens Online Protection Act, bipartisan bills to protect children and teens online and hold Big

MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly

Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De  Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding  information regarding local events:  “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information  from

Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests.   Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The information from this

To: Interested Parties From: Garren Randolph, Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager, and Cassi Fenili, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Date: July 30, 2024 RE: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day Hi all, This

Leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District included in $32 million to defend Democracy against Project 2025 takeover STEVENS POINT, WI – The members of MoveOn, the two million-member strong national grassroots organization, has voted to endorse Democratic leader and State

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that it has launched an investment scam tracker to help Wisconsinites spot and avoid financial investment scams, including cryptocurrency scams. These scams, frequently called “pig-butchering” or “financial grooming” due to the amount of

MADISON, Wis. — Sunwest Bank, the $3.2 billion bank that Eric Hovde owns, just filed a report showing that they continue to actively do millions in business with foreign banks and governments. The recent filing comes after reporting revealed that just before Hovde began running for

Summer Safety Event highlights shared responsibility to reduce crashes, injuries Community members and transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for a special event Tuesday in Madison showcasing the partnerships and programs designed to improve safety throughout Wisconsin’s

With opponents spending over $1 million to mislead the public, IRG Action and WILL bust the myths and correct the record  The News: Misinformation is everywhere regarding the upcoming August 13th constitutional amendments that would require the governor to involve

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election ahead of the August 13th primary.   “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent