Sen. LeMahieu: District II Appellate Court rules for election integrity
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Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: Medicaid expansion is a lifeline for millions of families – but Republicans want to end it to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy
As the Affordable Care Act nears its 15th anniversary this month, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have pledged to slash Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion, threatening to end Medicaid expansion in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Marshall, Klobuchar, Ernst call on Trump administration to level playing field with Canada for American dairy farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are calling on the Trump Administration to help level the playing field for dairy farmers as trade talks continue between Canada
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Grand jury returns indictments
MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments yesterday. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation, and a person named as defendant in an indictment
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent responds to U.S. Department of Education staff reductions, urges reinvestment of funds
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s announcement of a significant staff reduction, which will directly impact Wisconsin children, families, and communities. “While efficiency is important, it must never
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl necropsy results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the necropsy results for a snowy owl recently found deceased in New Glarus. When the owl was found deceased on Feb. 5, 2025 in New Glarus, there were no apparent signs
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Johnson join bill to expand federal funding for bike and pedestrian safety and honor Wisconsinite killed in biking accident
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in introducing the bipartisan Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act – legislation to expand federal funding opportunities for local governments to improve roadway safety
Democratic Governors Association: “It’s Bullshit”: Govs. Evers, Meyer, Walz blast Trump for gutting the Department of Education
Today, on the heels of Donald Trump effectively gutting the U.S. Department of Education, three educators-turned-Democratic governors condemned Donald Trump’s attacks on public education and his ultimate goal of dismantling this critical agency. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Delaware Governor Matt
Opportunity Wisconsin: Educators and parents speak out on Department of Education firings and Trump’s push to close the department entirely
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday the Trump administration announced massive staff cuts to the U.S. Department of Education in a continued push to close the department entirely. These cuts threaten support for public schools, job training programs, and educational opportunities here in
Cooke campaign: Raises $250,000 in first 24 hours in Wisconsin’s third congressional race
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – On the heels of the campaign’s launch yesterday, Rebecca Cooke for Congress announced raising $250,000 with 2,584 unique donors in 24 hours. The impressive early total speaks to Cooke’s strength as she challenges Derrick Van Orden in
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Discusses town hall with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow to discuss the pressing issues his constituents and constituents of the 3rd Congressional District asked him about at his town hall last weekend. Pocan held a town hall at
Fair Wisconsin: Testifies in opposition to bill attempting to ban medically-necessary health care for trans youth
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-term Care in opposition to AB 104, a bill that would ban access to medically-necessary health care for trans youth. In addition to mobilizing community members to
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: After 10 years of voter ID, new research shows Wisconsin voter turnout on the rise
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report, “Doing the Math: How Voter ID Laws Affect Turnout in Wisconsin,” which found that since the enactment of Wisconsin’s voter ID requirements 10 years ago, overall voter turnout
WisDems: In his own words: Brad Schimel’s top 10 greatest hits
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Brad Schimel will take to the debate stage and attempt to rewrite the history of how he failed Wisconsinites. We’re not going to let that happen. So before Brad Schimel tries to spin his extremist record and deceive
Crawford campaign: Questions Brad Schimel needs to answer during tonight’s debate
MADISON, Wis. — As Brad Schimel tries to spin his record tonight, he owes Wisconsinites answers on his record of failures. For weeks Brad Schimel has been trying to rewrite history and has dodged tough questions about his record—but voters
Underly campaign: ICYMI – The Rocketship Cheating Scandal: Brittany Kinser’s troubling history in education
MADISON – Before lobbyist Brittany Kinser was working to funnel public school dollars into private institutions, she spent ten years in leadership at Rocketship Charter Schools—a private school network exposed for a widespread cheating scandal and abusive classroom practices. From
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Sen. Murray lead bill to protect, strengthen women’s retirement security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led a group of their colleagues in re-introducing legislation to protect women’s retirement security. The Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2025 would address systemic challenges women face to a secure
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: The importance of agricultural exports for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Each year, we celebrate National Ag Day in March. In Wisconsin, agriculture contributes $116.3 billion annually to the state’s economy, and about one in ten people working in the state hold a job related to the industry.
Kinser campaign: Kinser for WI Kids launches first ad of general election
MADISON, Wisc. — On Wednesday, the Kinser for Our Wisconsin Kids campaign announced its first ad of the spring general election campaign.WATCH: TRANSCRIPT:I’m Brittany Kinser. I’ve been a special ed teacher, a public school principal, and a student literacy advocate. I’m
Schimel campaign: Which Susan Crawford will show up for tonight’s debate?
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In just a few hours, Judges Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford will take the debate stage. As the debate draws near, voters will soon see which version of Susan Crawford shows up. Will it be the Susan Crawford