Dept. of Health Services: Federal budget reconciliation bill “devastating” to Wisconsinites’ access to health care, food assistance
On Friday, July 4, the president signed the budget reconciliation bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which will increase red tape for FoodShare and Medicaid members and will force 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose health insurance by taking away necessary
Carthage College: Establishes School of Health to address regional healthcare shortages
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College, already well-known in the region for preparing highly qualified, compassionate healthcare professionals, is stepping forward to meet the rising demand for healthcare by opening a School of Health. Carthage intends to make the new school
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss Trump’s tariffs and Big Ugly Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss Donald Trump’s chaotic use of indiscriminate tariffs. These tariffs are driving up costs and creating uncertainty for small businesses across the country, and according to the New York
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Ernst: Introduce bipartisan bill to expand access to mental health care for farmers, rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to critical mental health care for our nation’s
Scaife campaign: Announces new endorsements
GERMANTOWN – Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife today announced additional endorsements of his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. These endorsements are in addition to the support of community leaders County Executive Josh Schoemann, District Attorney Barry Braatz, and Sheriff
Dept. Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers to teach new hunters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Expands advocacy offerings with new hire
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Amelia Neas as its new Programs & Policy Manager, supporting the organization’s advocacy initiatives and communications on behalf of its more than 800 members operating across the U.S. and around
Second Harvest Foodbank: 13% increase in the number of people considered food insecure in Southwestern Wisconsin
Madison, WI, July 15, 2025 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin recently launched a new resource for hunger-related data in southwestern Wisconsin. The resource can be found at SecondHarvestSW.org/HungerInfo. According to the data: “It’s critical that community members understand how widespread
WisGOP: Extreme left Wisconsin Supreme Court circumvents the will of the people
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, last week the extreme left Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that unelected bureaucrats have the ability to circumvent the will of the people and their duly elected legislators when creating administrative rules. “This ruling
Wisconsin Farmers Union & Wisconsin Agroforestry Network: To workshop, potluck & farm tour at Good Trouble Grove
GREEN LAKE — The Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Network (Savanna Institute and NRCS-WI) and Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) invite farmers, land stewards, and community members to gather in Green Lake, WI, on Tuesday, July 29, for an inspiring, tree-focused event at Good Trouble Grove, the agroecological
Sen. Smith: Statement on closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans
EAU CLAIRE— Assistant Democratic Senate Leader Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), released the statement below following the press release issued by Gov. Evers announcing the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls: “The recent announcement to close the Klein
Rep. Emerson: Statement on closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans
EAU CLAIRE — Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), released the statement below following the press release issued by Gov. Evers announcing the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls: “The recent announcement to close the Klein Hall for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Continuing investigation of Barron county black bear attack
COMSTOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in Barron County. The victim, 69-year-old Karen Frye, was attacked while outside at her
WisDems: Respond to Berrien’s ad buy
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing a $400,000 ad buy, WisDems Communications Director Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Bill Berrien is going to spend millions of dollars trying to buy himself Trump’s affections — just like Tim Michels, Eric
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, 45 other attorneys general plan to join $720 million settlement with eight opioid drug makers
Wisconsin would receive up to $12 Million MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that he and 45 other attorneys general have indicated they plan to move forward with an agreement in principle with eight opioid manufacturers that could
Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit over federal education fund withholding
Delay of $72M will harm local school districts, students MADISON — Today, the state of Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the decision by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to withhold approximately $72 million of funding for certain
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Two Veteran Housing and Recovery Program sites to close
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is disappointed to announce that two Veteran Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) locations will be closing. The 2023-2025 State Budget, as passed by the legislature, does not provide enough funds for continued operation of all three VHRP
Wisconsin Technical College System: Statement of support for legal action to restore AEFLA funding
MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) supports Wisconsin joining the coalition of states suing the Trump Administration to restore funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). Of the 34,000 students enrolled in adult education at Wisconsin’s 16
Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce over $174 million in quarterly transportation aids to improve local roads
Announcement comes as Gov. Evers secures increased investments in the state’s General Transportation Aids and additional investments in local roads in 2025-27 Biennial Budget MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration for freezing $6.8 billion in education grants just weeks before school year start
Wisconsin at risk of losing an estimated $72 million in funding MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional, unlawful, and arbitrary decision to freeze funding for six longstanding