U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads legislation to ensure health care access for pregnant women
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (MOM) Act to ensure that all women eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplaces, as well as women eligible for other individual or group health
Dept. of Health Services: Tracking respiratory illness activity ahead of the holiday season
Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond With the holiday season around the corner, cold weather, increased travel, and gatherings with family and friends tend to lead to increased respiratory illness activity. With
UW-Stout: Hospitality students apply learning to plan, coordinate STEMM Student Expo, Dec. 11
Signature event, open to the public, to showcase nearly 100 research projects Menomonie, Wis. – One of the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management’s biggest events of the year is being planned and executed by
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Issues news releases on holiday scams and toy shopping tips
The following contains two separate news releases from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Find Spanish translations of both releases posted online at datcp.wi.gov. Give the Gift of Toy Safety This Holiday Season MADISON, Wis. – The holiday
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition win lawsuit stopping elimination of four federal agencies
Court Bars Trump Administration from Dismantling Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, Workers, and Services for the Unhoused MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states today won their lawsuit protecting four federal agencies from
Seawright campaign: 12 local leaders endorse Jessica Seawright for State Assembly, District 21
MILWAUKEE, WI – Jessica Seawright, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 21, proudly announced her campaign’s first slate of endorsements from respected community leaders who trust her experience and her commitment to delivering real results: “I am truly humbled by
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 27 new officers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrated 27 new troopers joining the Wisconsin State Patrol at a graduation ceremony held today in Wisconsin Dells. The milestone recognizes the completion of academy training for members of Wisconsin State Patrol’s 71st and 72nd Recruit
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee in resolution slamming wasteful earmark spending
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing a resolution opposing reckless spending in Congress. This resolution “affirms the need for Congress to reign in overspending to help curb the inflation
WisDems: Tariffs and Thanksgiving: Tariff lover Tom Tiffany threatens Wisconsin cranberry industry
MADISON, Wis. — Tiffany-backed tariffs have destabilized trade relations with nearly every nation in the world leading to lower profits for Wisconsin farmers and reduced access to markets across the board. As farmers move into harvest season, these tariffs are affecting
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Wisconsin Republicans propose new price hikes aimed at Wisconsin families
MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel demonstrates Wisconsin Republicans’ continued refusal to address the soaring cost of living, as they propose new taxes aimed at families who enjoy outdoor activities across our state. The new proposed legislation would place taxes
Concorida University: New digital anatomy technology elevates learning for CUW health sciences students
Mequon, Wis. — November 21, 2025 —Concordia University Wisconsin has introduced the Anatomage Table, an advanced digital anatomy system that adds clarity and dimension to the study of the human body for students across several health programs. The technology supports
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Trump administration to immediately release Head Start funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release funds for Head Start programs across the country now that the federal government is fully reopened. All year the Trump administration has repeatedly
Sen. Stafsholt, Rep. Green: Introduce ‘The DNR Revenue Stream Refresh’
Madison – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) put out a package of bills this week entitled ‘The DNR Revenue Stream Refresh.’ The package is aimed at reducing the $16 million budget deficit at the DNR
U.S. Rep. Pocan: ICYMI: What others are saying on Pocan’s bills to reform medicare advantage, strengthen traditional medicare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 13 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support
Reps. Snodgrass, Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce bill to allow early processing of absentee ballots
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced legislation to allow Wisconsin clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day. Forty-three other states permit election officials to begin
Wisconsin State Public Defenders, UW Law: Announce revamped Public Defender Project
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defenders announced Friday that it will partner with the University of Wisconsin Law School to strengthen the school’s Public Defender Project, which has been preparing aspiring attorneys for roles in public defense since 1991. Building
Western Wisconsin Health: Donates land to St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity to support local affordable housing efforts
Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) and St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) are proud to announce a meaningful partnership aimed at improving community health by expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. WWH has donated a parcel of land
Opportunity Wisconsin: Eau Claire chili cook-off raises funds to support the community table ahead of holiday season
As cuts to SNAP and skyrocketing grocery costs increase demand for assistance, Opportunity Wisconsin hosts chili cook-off to support local nonprofit helping western Wisconsin families EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This Saturday, Eau Claire residents can support their neighbors in need
Democracy Defense Project: Applauds clerks for rooting out Wisconsin election fraud
WISCONSIN – Today, 46 instances of suspected election fraud were referred to prosecutors for further investigation and prosecution. Wisconsin’s decentralized structure ensures that voter rolls and and records are reviewed multiple times on Election Day before results are certified, and their
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Leads WI House delegation in remembrance of Waukesha Christmas parade victims & introduces bill to keep violent offenders off our streets
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) led the entire Wisconsin House delegation in reintroducing a bipartisan House Resolution honoring the victims of the devastating attack on the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021. Congressman Fitzgerald also introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders