Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: Medicaid is not a piggy bank for Republicans to use for billionaire tax breaks
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) suggested cutting an eye-popping $500 billion from Medicaid in the upcoming budget. House Republicans have already voted twice to cut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy and large corporations, and
Benjamin campaign: Constituents to hold sit-in at Rep. Van Orden’s Eau Claire office over human rights violations and constitutional crisis
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On Wednesday, April 30, local residents will gather outside Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s Eau Claire office (404 S Barstow St.) at 3:30 p.m. to stage a peaceful sit-in protest. The action aims to demand accountability for
Sen. Drake: Criticizes the AmeriCorps reductions & supports Governor Evers lawsuit against the Trump administration to stand up for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable
Milwaukee — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced Wisconsin plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over their cuts to the AmeriCorps program affecting critical services to all 72 counties, including Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use
Opportunity Wisconsin: 100 days later: Congressmen Van Orden and Steil continue to back Trump-backed cuts and policies that are raising prices for working families
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement marking the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term: “Over the past 100 days Wisconsin working families have continued to ask President Trump and Republicans in
Tavern League of Wisconsin: Brown County Tavern League’s NFL Draft SafeRide gives 2,627 rides to 9,013 riders
Green Bay…The Brown County Tavern League is earning widespread praise this week for helping keep area roads safe during the NFL draft. The shuttles helped get over 9,000 people to their destinations through the SafeRide Program. “We knew there was
Milwaukee County: County, state leaders aligned on need for partnership to invest in Milwaukee County Courthouse complex facilities
MILWAUKEE – During the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Viewpoint Luncheon on Monday, April 28, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Chief Judge Carl Ashley and District Attorney Kent Lovern joined Wisconsin State Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) to
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Slams Trump, DOGE AmeriCorps cuts
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s abrupt and short-sighted cuts to AmeriCorps: “Today, I strongly condemn the reckless and devastating decision by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash
Wisconsin Beef Council: Fuel up with beef this May Beef Month
VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council is hitting the accelerator this May Beef Month, offering exciting ways to help you fuel up with beef! As drivers pass by Wisconsin’s 22,777 farms and ranches raising cattle and calves, they’ll also
Rep. Van Orden: Statement on President Trump’s first 100 days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Over 77 million Americans and 1.7 million Wisconsinites put their trust in President Trump to get our nation back on
Rep. Stroud: To host budget town halls in Superior, Ashland, and Brule
ASHLAND, Wis. – Representative Angela Stroud (D–Ashland) will be holding a series of budget town halls to help constituents better understand the budget process, to share details from Governor Evers’ budget proposal, and to hear from constituents about their priorities and concerns. These sessions are opportunities for
State Bar of Wisconsin: Announces election results
MADISON, Wis. (April 29, 2025)—Wisconsin attorney Stephen W. Sawyer was elected April 28 as the next president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin, beginning July 1, 2025. In July 2026, he will take over as State Bar president. Sawyer is
Gov. Evers: “We’re going to sue to stop them” Gov. Evers slams Trump administration for cuts to AmeriCorps, serve Wisconsin
Governor takes Trump and Musk to task over cuts to Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use recovery services, support for homeless youth, and conservation projects, among other critical programs, affecting services in well over half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation: Countdown to winter: Registration for 2026 Birkie Week events opens May 1
Hayward, WI — April 29, 2025 — The countdown is officially on for one of the most anticipated winter traditions in the Northwoods. Registration for the 2026 Slumberland American Birkebeiner and week of skiing events opens on Thursday, May 1.
Rep. Stroud: To host budget town halls in Superior, Ashland, and Brule
ASHLAND, Wis. – Representative Angela Stroud (D–Ashland) will be holding a series of budget town halls to help constituents better understand the budget process, to share details from Governor Evers’ budget proposal, and to hear from constituents about their priorities and concerns. These sessions are opportunities for
TempoPay Rx: Launches to help bridge the prescription drug affordability gap
MILWAUKEE, April 29, 2025 – TempoPay, a subsidiary of industry-leading healthcare financing and payments solutions provider PayMedix, today announced the availability of TempoPay Rx, a financing solution designed to address the growing trend in prescription drug non-adherence across the country.
DNC War Room: Trump’s first 100 days have been an abject failure for Wisconsinites
Thanks to Donald Trump, we’re seeing more unemployment, skyrocketing costs, slashed education funding, threats to Social Security and Medicaid, and suffering families in Wisconsin As Donald Trump prepares to celebrate 100 days of failure, the reality on the ground for
Sen. Testin: Introduces video game tax credit legislation
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has introduced bipartisan legislation that attempts to encourage more video game production companies to locate in Wisconsin. According to the latest data from Statista Market Insights, the worldwide video game industry is forecasted to
UW–Milwaukee: Public event showcases student design concepts for a reimagined I-794 spur
MILWAUKEE_Architecture and Urban Planning students from UWM explored the long-term potential of the possible removal of the I-794 highway spur through downtown Milwaukee. Their concepts will be shared with the public at an open house on Thursday, May 1, from
Van Orden campaign: President Donald Trump endorses Congressman Van Orden for re-election
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – President Donald J. Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman Derrick Van Orden via the conservative social media site Truth Social. The president, who made his endorsement public on Monday, said of the two-term congressman from Wisconsin, “Congressman
WILL: Trump administration plans to revoke Biden ESG rule following WILL lawsuit
The News: A lawsuit challenging a Biden-era investment rule will be put on hold, as Trump Administration reconsiders and ultimately plans to repeal the rule. On behalf of two Wisconsin investors, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sued the Biden