U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump plan to shutter agency that addresses opioid epidemic and provides mental health support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are condemning the Trump Administration’s proposed dissolution of a core agency responsible for addressing the opioid crisis and providing mental health support to Wisconsin families. Under President Trump’s restructuring plan and the
Rep. Emerson, Rep. Phelps, Sen. Smith: Eau Claire community members highlight popular legislative and budget priorities
Eau Claire, Wis. — Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature held a public listening session in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 10, where community members highlighted their support for Gov. Tony Evers’ budget and other popular policy priorities. Following
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers for Karner Blue Butterfly monitoring
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly this summer in select counties throughout Wisconsin. The goal of this program is
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV identified nearly 6,000 vehicles with odometer rollback; $37 million fraud loss last year
On National Odometer Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Fraud through “odometer rollback,” changing the mileage shown on the vehicle’s odometer, is becoming more
Wisconsin Building Trades Council: New study shows Wisconsin’s union building trades dominate in training Wisconsin’s construction workforce
MMadison, WI – The Wisconsin Building Trades Council (WBTC) is highlighting a new study that shows the leading role that joint labor-management (union) apprenticeship programs take in addressing Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage. The new report, published by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project
Milwaukee Press Club: Announces winners in excellence in Wisconsin journalism contest
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee Press Club 2024 Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism competition winners were announced at Friday’s Gridiron Awards at The Pfister Hotel. “We had another strong contest year in terms of the number of entries,” said Maryann Lazarski, club president. “We’re pleased
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer elected to serve on the DLCC Board of Directors, helping shape state strategy for the Democratic Party
As chaos reigns in Washington, the DLCC is bringing expertise from across the country to strategize and build Democrats’ foundation of power in the states WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced the addition of seven new members to our Board of Directors,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Monday, May 12, 2025
Red flag warning issued for 21 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to
National Federation of Independent Business: Small business group announces Luke Bacher as new director
May 12, 2025 (Madison) – The nation’s leading small-business association, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), today announced Luke Bacher as their new State Director in Wisconsin. Bacher will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s state advocacy, operations, political
The Brown County Taxpayers Association: Supports the efforts to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution because the facility is outdated, dangerous, and a financial drain on our community.
Older than Alcatraz, GBCI has been discussed by many during this session’s budget discussions. Gov. Evers included its closure in his budget proposal. Speaker Robin Vos said the time to replace the facility is now. And, local leaders like Jim Rafter (President,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Sunday, May 11, 2025
Red flag warning issued for 19 northern Wisconsin counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m.
UW-Madison: Sports stars. Happy tears. And so much joy.
It made perfect sense Saturday that Jason Gay, one of the most celebrated sports columnists in the country, would be a little starstruck in the presence of one of the winningest women’s hockey teams in NCAA history. Gay, the keynote
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Co-Leads legislation to protect Wisconsinites and the most vulnerable from Obamacare’s Medicaid discrimination
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act, to allow Medicaid to work best for those who need it most by: Stopping Obamacare’s discrimination of the most vulnerable by phasing out enhanced Federal
Rep. Allen: Investing in the Wisconsin grant program
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has put forward a budget motion that would increase funding for the Wisconsin grant program for students attending private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Grant is an already existing program that
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by initial talks in UK trade deal
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by recent announcements concerning a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Edge appreciates the efforts of
Main Street Alliance: Demands child care investments be restored in state budget
MADISON— Yesterday, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. Wisconsin risks losing 87,000 child care slots for working
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Puts focus on affordable housing
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is recognizing Affordable Housing Week (May 12-16) by travelling the state to host collaborative conversations on ways the department’s work regarding building codes could potentially lead to an increase in
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Rep. Van Orden tried to have it both ways on SNAP and Medicaid cuts he voted to advance
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is trying to have it both ways and hide the fact that the Republican budget blueprint he voted to advance will force harmful cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and more.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues to stop unlawful rollback of natural resource protections
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he joined 14 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully bypassing critical environmental reviews that protect clean water, natural resources, and public health.
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Evers wraps up statewide National Travel and Tourism Week tour, urges continued investments to bolster the state’s $25 billion tourism industry
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), during which he visited art and history museums, state parks and trails, and communities across the state. During the week-long celebration, Gov. Evers highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism economy and urged the Wisconsin S… Please