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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Mark Pocan, and Representative Gwen Moore held a press call highlighting that Wisconsinites could see their health care premiums skyrocket by up to 800% if ACA tax credits are not extended. These

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on the confirmation of Rebecca Taibleson to be a United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit. “Congratulations to Rebecca Taibleson on her confirmation to serve on the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court

(Brookfield, WI) – Today it was announced that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is resuming abortions in Wisconsin after an almost month-long pause. This announcement comes as the abortion provider has given up their status as an essential community provider (ECP), which

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org More families will struggle to keep the heat on this winter as Republicans’ government shutdown delays heating assistance following steep cuts in the Republican Tax Law  Billboards follow coat drive launched by Opportunity Wisconsin and local businesses to

MADISON, WI –  Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) announced it will resume committing abortions. Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) is deeply saddened by this decision and urges Wisconsin citizens to stand for life and healthcare untainted by abortion. In October, PPWI

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) is calling on federal officials to take immediate action to extend FoodShare funding and prevent nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites from losing access to essential food and grocery assistance when the current funding expires in

MADISON, WI –  Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s The Weekend Primetime with Ayman Mohyeldin, Catherine Rampell, Antonia Hylton, and Elise Jordan to discuss how Trump’s tariffs are especially hurting farmers and the demolition of the East Wing of

After nearly a month-long pause, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they will resume their abortion services.   To continue its abortion operations, Planned Parenthood gave up its designation as an “essential community provider” under the Affordable Care Act. This move was clearly

WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, released the following statement after twelve days without a word from Governor Tony Evers. The Capital Times uncovered more than 200 cases of educator sexual misconduct and grooming between 2018 and 2023 that

Madison, WI – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that abortion care will be available once again at our health centers. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s commitment to care is unwavering and we provide the full range of reproductive health care—including cancer screenings,

As October Marks National Health Literacy Month, Innovative Testing Option Offers Hope to Close the Colorectal Cancer Screening Gap Wisconsin —October is National Health Literacy Month, a time dedicated to empowering individuals to access, understand and use health information to make

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) announced that Wisconsinites who get their health care through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace will see skyrocketing premiums because Congressional

MADISON, Wis. — Today, new numbers are detailing health care premiums will skyrocket by over $30,000 a year in some cases as a result of Republicans’ government shutdown, which they are waging to prevent health care funding. Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van

MILWAUKEE, WI (October 27, 2025) —Lindsay Blumer, president and CEO of WRTP | BIG STEP, has been selected as a Wisconsin Titan 100 for the second year in a row. The Titan 100 program recognizes 100 Wisconsin CEOs and C-level

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today released 2026 plan year rates for Wisconsin’s individual marketplace that show healthcare coverage costs are expected to skyrocket for Wisconsinites if President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway. Over fifty wildfires have occurred in the month of October alone, burning approximately twenty acres. Though small in

(Milwaukee, WI)  — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, and Wisconsin Marine Historical Society announced today that they will present “29 Bells: A 50th Commemoration of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and her Crew” on Monday, November 10, 2025, from

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, Americans for Healthy Families, Family Friendly Wisconsin, and Working Families Power came together last week to give away Halloween costumes to Eau Claire families, helping kids celebrate the holiday as costly tariffs and harmful cuts to

NEW NORTH, Wis. (Oct. 27, 2025) – This is a big week for celebrating October is Manufacturing Month in northeast Wisconsin.  On Tuesday, October 28th is the NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s 14th annual Excellence in Mfg./K-12 Partnerships Awards at the Resch Expo from