U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to lower drug costs and hold Big Pharma accountable for price hikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in introducing the Lower Drug Costs for Families Act to make prescription drugs more affordable, hold Big Pharma accountable, and reduce the national
Frank Gaffney: Judicial pay-to-play should be rejected in Wisconsin
Today, the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history concludes in Wisconsin. The prime reason is the expectation that, if the leftist candidate being supported by immense amounts of money from George Soros and other Democrat donors, Susan Crawford, prevails,
Sen. Felzkowski: Northwoods legislators request Evers declare state of emergency
Madison, WI- This morning, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander), Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers requesting that he declare a State of Emergency for north-central
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims April as “ABLE to Save” month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Month in Wisconsin. This month-long campaign lead by the ABLE National Resource Center aims to provide people with disabilities and their families information about the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Trump administration on social security workforce reductions, office closures in Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wausau office closures, and staffing cuts jeopardize Social Security benefits for seniors Baldwin: “As far as I can tell, this is all about taking Social Security benefits away from seniors in our state – all so they can
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues HHS, Sec. Kennedy to overturn public health grant cuts
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for abruptly terminating approximately
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding new lawsuit suing Trump administration for recklessly gutting over $225 million in federal funding from health services in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from attempting to gut over $225 million in federal funding the state expected to receive to help support mental and behavioral health
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: La Crosse County added to Wisconsin spongy moth quarantine
MADISON, Wis. – Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, is now
UW Health: A heart full of love: Wisconsin woman becomes 1,000th heart transplant
MADISON, Wis. – The trails throughout Devil’s Lake State Park are Kortney Zblewski’s favorite places to hike, and the 30-year-old is eager to lace up her hiking boots again following the life-changing gift of a new heart and new lungs
WisGOP: Wisconsin Democrats’ closing message: THE C*** WORD…
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin voters have another reason to reject Susan Crawford, just look at Wisconsin Democrats’ closing message: So if anyone wants to know why Susan Crawford and Democrats are so unpopular, just look at Wisconsin Democrats loudest leaders.
Underly campaign: Trump strips another $645,000 from Wisconsin schools Kinser still silent as real damage mounts
MADISON, WI — On Friday evening, the Trump administration made yet another stealth move—quietly eliminating $645,000 in federal education funding for Wisconsin in a last-minute rule change that took effect three minutes before it was even announced. At 5:03 p.m. EST on March
WisDems: Knee pad Brad suits up for Opening Day
MADISON, Wis. — Catchers aren’t the only ones strapping on the knee pads this Opening Day. Here in Wisconsin, Knee Pad Brad Schimel has already been putting in extra innings to glove campaign cash from Elon Musk. That’s why today, ahead of
Sen. Ratcliff: Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated in Wisconsin
At a joyful event in the State Capitol, Democratic legislators and members of the Transgender, Nonbinary, LGBTQIA+ communities, allies and friends gathered to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. As part of the celebration, a package of three bills, the
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WEDC to lead trade mission in Europe
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in coordination with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), is kicking off a trade and investment mission to Europe to promote exports and international investments in Wisconsin, highlight the state’s growing biohealth sector, and kick off the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s sister-stat… Please log in to access subscriber content.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – prospective plantings
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WisGOP: The elevator pitch: Vote for Schimel to save Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — With closing pitches around the corner, here’s a recap of the two Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates. Judge Brad Schimel is the clear Wisconsin choice from law enforcement to our farmers. He’s fought for Wisconsin families and our most vulnerable for nearly 35
Rep. Dittrich: Dittrich and Sen. Testin PDMP bill signed into law as Act 5
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement after Senate Bill 68, the bill she authored with Senator Pat Testin, was signed into law: “I thank Senator Pat Testin for working with me to get this done. We
Dept. of Natural Resources: New fishing license year begins April 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that 2024-2025 fishing licenses expire on March 31. On April 1, 2025 all residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-2026 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin’s inland
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to release illegally withheld funding for Wisconsin farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, legislation to release illegally withheld funding for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). President Trump’s USDA has
Rep. Billings: Representative Billings and Senator Pfaff announce first budget listening Session in Sparta
LA CROSSE, WI – State Representative Jill Billings and State Senator Brad Pfaff will host a budget listening session in Sparta on April 4 to hear from their constituents about their thoughts on the 2025-27 state budget. “We look forward