Rep. Vining: Tours Wauwatosa flood damage with Governor Evers
WAUWATOSA–After torrential rainfall and widespread flooding in Southeast Wisconsin this weekend, Governor Evers issued a State of Emergency to respond to the severe flood damage. This declaration directs all state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in response and recovery
WisGOP: Responds to new far-left Democrat congressional candidate
MADISON, Wis. — If you are reporting on the new far-left candidate in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, please consider the following statement. “Just weeks after his complaint of felony fraud was rejected by the state, Berman enters the race to determine
Protect Our Care: The Trump-GOP health care emergency: Higher costs for everyone, regardless of where they get their coverage
The fallout from Donald Trump and Republicans’ big, ugly bill is happening now, causing severe damage to health care as we know it. Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Badger Project sues St. Croix County, DOT for records
The Badger Project has filed two lawsuits in recent weeks challenging denials of requests for records related to an officer terminated for cause and one who resigned pending an internal investigation. The Badger Project is a nonpartisan journalism nonprofit that focuses
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump Administration to reverse course on cuts stalling Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance modernization efforts designed to prevent fraud and waste
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to immediately reverse course on its attempts to cut approximately $29 million Wisconsin expected to receive to help support and complete Wisconsin’s years-long efforts to modernize the
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission: Statement on Line 5 reroute hearings
Ashland, WI – The Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), exercising authority delegated by its eleven member tribes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, supports the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in its ongoing efforts to protect
Common Cause Wisconsin: Gov. Evers veto of Wisconsin voter suppression measure is a win for democracy
On August 8th Gov. Tony Evers vetoed hyper partisan legislation — Senate Bill 95 / Assembly Bill 87– rammed through the Wisconsin Legislature earlier this year that would have prevented people with felony convictions from regaining their constitutional right to vote until they
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin: Apprenticeship growth sets new record
Madison, August 12, 2025 — More people are choosing construction apprenticeships to further their careers. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) is celebrating a new record: More than 2,600 apprentices are now enrolled in the association’s apprenticeship program. Of
Medical College of Wisconsin: Consortium on Public and Community Health appoints new member
Milwaukee, Wis. – August 12, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Consortium on Public and Community Health (the Consortium) has appointed Jewish Family Services, Inc., (JFS) Interim President/CEO and Vice President of Housing and Residential Services Daniel Fleischman as the newest representative of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Report shows Affordable Care Act plans will cost up to 34% more in Wisconsin in 2026 without congressional action
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after a new report was released that shows premiums for health care insurance bought through the Affordable Care Act open marketplace are set to increase an average of 16% in Wisconsin,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces temporary closure of Waukesha Service Center
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Waukesha Service Center at 141 NW Barstow Street in Waukesha County is closed for the immediate future due to flooding from recent extreme weather events. Recent severe rain
Dept. of Workforce Development: Insurance premiums for worker’s compensation continue to decline
MADISON – Wisconsin companies on average will pay 3.2% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). The lower
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Van Orden, Steil, and House Republicans are destroying social security
Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, House Republicans, and the Trump administration are destroying Social Security – and boasting about it. First, Van Orden and Steil fully submitted to Elon Musk’s plan to gut the agency, which cut phone lines, fired staff, and laid off workers
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Iowa mom threatened with lawsuit for criticizing curriculum at school board meeting
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is representing an Iowa parent with respect to a potential defamation lawsuit after she, a newly naturalized citizen from the Dominican Republic, spoke at a public school board meeting about her
Rep. Allen: Statement on Waukesha flooding
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding the recent heavy rain and flooding in Waukesha: “The rainfall and flooding have been incredible. I have reached out to the mayor to coordinate any possible state support
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Adams County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the WRPCO Westwind SCA Trail Relocation Project in Adams County. Incidental take refers
Dept. of Natural Resources: Weekend storms and flooding cause damage at state-managed properties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recent storms have damaged numerous state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas. The damage varies across the state, ranging from minor washouts and downed
WisGOP: Urges Republicans to join the front lines of election integrity on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
MADISON, Wis. — WisGOP is calling on dedicated patriots across the state to step up and serve as poll workers for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Poll workers play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the voting process, preventing
Berman campaign: Democrat launches campaign for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
Former VA Emergency Room Nurse and union member running to deliver real results for working Wisconsin families RAYMOND, Wis. — Today, Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse, union member, and the first in his family to graduate from college, announced
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Wisconsin’s agricultural, labor and business leaders ask judge to back DNR environmental review, move forward with line 5 relocation project
Ashland, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders will ask a Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge today at a hearing in Ashland to reaffirm the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ more than 4-year-long environmental review that found the Enbridge Line