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The Rise and Fall of Affordable Care

After tremendous progress the Big Beautiful Bill could slash number covered.

Gov. Evers Joins Coalition of Governors Urging Congress to Keep Healthcare Affordable by Extending ACA’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

In a joint letter to U.S. congressional leadership, coalition of 18 governors highlight importance of extending tax credits provided by the Affordable Care Act to help keep premiums low and provide stability for millions of working families

Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Put 988 Crisis Line for LGBTQ+ Youth Into Law

Legislation comes after the Trump Administration shut down specialized services in July despite widespread success in helping youth in crisis

After Trouble With Trump, Kim Sajet Embraces Milwaukee Art Museum

'What I particularly love about it is that it’s international.'

MCTS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Bus Wrap

New Hispanic Heritage bus went into service Monday.

Proposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism

Critics argue the definition could be used to target anti-Israel speech.

Kelda Roys Joins Growing Democratic Primary for WI Governor

Madison state senator promises to 'protect' the state from Republican 'attacks.'

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief

President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.

Wisconsin to Receive $29.8 Million in Federal Funding for Flood Recovery Aid (How To Apply)

Assembly Passes Bills to Restrict Pride Flags

Republicans also approved bills to require state employees work in-person 80% of the time, restrict Medicaid access for undocumented.

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement After Gov. Evers’ Request for Flood Damage Aid Was Approved

Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm

Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.

Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.

Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm

But two key issues still need to be addressed.

Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help

County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?

Second Federal Agency Moving Into Milwaukee ICE Building

Agency will create new center in facility on Milwaukee's Northwest Side.

Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor

'My story is Wisconsin's story,' County Executive David Crowley declares.

Can Democrats Defeat Reps Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden?

Incumbents in state's 2 most competitive US House districts are Trump loyalists.

Baldwin Bill Extends Tax Credits to Cut ACA Health Insurance Costs

Wisconsin senator says some Senate Republicans 'quietly support' proposal.

Foundry Worker Who Came To U.S. Seeking Asylum Now Faces Deportation

Missed hearing triggers deportation process for Manitowoc worker.

Baldwin, Colleagues Release Report Detailing Premium Spikes, Higher Costs and Coverage Loss for Millions of Americans If Aca Tax Breaks Expire

Wisconsin Biologist is Among Those Fired By EPA After Signing Dissent Letter

Superior resident Alexander Cole was one of at least 2 people fired from the EPA lab in Duluth.

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.

The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?

Milwaukee Art Museum Hires New Director Trump Once Tried To Fire

'Globally recognized art historian' will lead Milwaukee institution.

11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting

Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.

Governor’s Office Estimates Trump Megabill Will Cost State $284 Million

Up to 270,000 could lose health insurance and 43,700 lose food assistance.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts Affecting Emergency Preparedness and Response, Clean Water, and Infrastructure Investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse

Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?

Despite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families

New report highlights possible impact of Trump tariffs, tax bill on working families as economy shows signs of cooling.

Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services

The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.

Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit

Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.

WisDems Chair on Justice Rebecca Bradley Not Seeking Re-Election

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'

Baldwin Wraps Up “fighting for Wisconsin Families” Tour After Nearly 45 Stops

In month-long tour, Baldwin highlights work to lower costs as Republicans gut Medicaid and nutrition assistance and Donald Trump’s trade war drags on

Wisconsin Republicans Reconsider Fundraising, Messaging

After disappointing spring, report pushes strategies to improve turnout, funding.

Baldwin Calls Out Trump Firing Independent Railroad Regulator as Favor to Railroad Owners and Wall Street

Trump fired Surface Transportation Board Member Robert Primus as Board weighs merger of two of the biggest railroad companies

Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration

FEMA finished preliminary assessment, Evers makes formal plea to Trump.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides Update on Fema Preliminary Damage Assessment Visit and Flood Recovery Efforts

Wisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts

40 Wisconsin grants have been terminated after US Supreme Court's NIH ruling.

Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader

After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.

Dane County Judge Won’t Dismiss Case Against Fake Trump Electors

Kenneth Cheseboro, Jim Troupis, Mike Roman face 11 criminal charges.

Defamation Charges Dropped Against Minocqua Brewing Owner

Kirk Bangstad still faces harassment charge, lawsuit by publisher

As Kids Head Back to School, Americans Are Feeling the Pinch Caused by the Gop’s Tariff Taxes

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Getting Built Despite Trump Cuts

Eights of 39 planned projects in Wisconsin have been completed.

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget

The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law

FEMA Surveys Milwaukee Area Storm Damage

Preliminary damage assessment teams were on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday

Bernie Sanders Will Campaign for Rebecca Cooke in Western Wisconsin

US Senator from Vermont to join Viroqua town hall in 3rd Congressional District.

How The Minimum Wage Declined

40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?

Sen. Baldwin Sees Momentum to Save U.S. Education Department

Even some Republicans balk at Trump's order in March to close department.

FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday

More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.

Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.

Highest Paid WI CEO Got $23.8 Million in 2024

New report's stunning numbers. Which 11 WI CEOs got more than $10 million?

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Opposing his push to end mail-in votes and eliminate voting machines.

Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents

Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Community activist Gage Stills will oppose Rep. Steil and 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm

O'Lydia's showcased by Mayor, Health Department as 'best of the worst-case scenario.'

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Cuts Stalling Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Modernization Efforts Designed to Prevent Fraud and Waste

Governor urges Trump Administration to restore $29 million Wisconsin expects to receive to modernize UI system, support projects designed to crack down on benefit fraud and abuse

Baldwin Wraps Up First Week of “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” Tour

Gov. Evers Wraps Up Statewide Tour Highlighting Bipartisan State Budget Investments to Support Access to Affordable Healthcare in Midst of Reckless Republican Cuts

Governor discusses devastating cuts to Medicaid and food assistance while highlighting bipartisan budget initiatives to support healthcare access statewide

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

UW-Madison expert says president’s proposal appears at odds with Constitution.

Economist Expects Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs To Mirror National Decline

Economist Menzie Chinn says new jobs report shows 'drastic change' in job market's trajectory.

Airport, County Sue Federal Government Over Grant Terms

Trump Administration trying to force political agenda on local governments through grant programs.

Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024

But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.

Baldwin Blasts Trump’s ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs in Milwaukee

Meets with area business owners who say uncertainty hurts businesses, families.

Senator Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Funding Bills

Legislation advanced out of Senate on bipartisan majorities, teeing up for negotiations with the House

Tom Tiffany Holds Telephone Town Hall

Congressman embraces coal and oil power at upbeat, no-crowds-allowed event.

State Getting More Liberal, More Conservative

Elections data shows red and blue areas diverging even more.

Statement on Texas House Democrats fighting back against blatant gerrymandering

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 5, 2025

WI GOP Congressmen and Gubernatorial Candidates Continue to Support Tariff Tax As Costs Rise and Job Numbers Fall

Baldwin Launches Statewide “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour”

Baldwin kicks off tour this week with stops in Milwaukee, Brown, Door, Lincoln, Sawyer, and Ashland counties

Trump Administration Cancels $75 Million in Climate Grants to Wisconsin

Including grant to make aging homes in Milwaukee more energy efficient.

Amid Falling Vaccination Rates GOP Bill Pushes Exemptions

Bill requires waiver forms be given to parents with health forms schools give them.

Will Trump Continue to Abandon Wisconsin in the Face of Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat?

The Trump Administration is gutting essential emergency response and forecasting while Americans face mounting extreme weather events

The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul

29 suits by AG against Trump administration. Will this help or hurt Kaul if he runs for governor?

Wisconsin Trucking Companies Like Trump Administration’s Rule Changes

Moving away from limits on truck's speed, driver hours worked in a day.

Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies

Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.

US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall

Steil was met with boos and jeers during his first town hall since passage of President Trump's sweeping budget and immigration law.

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Continuing Chaos of Donald Trump’s Trade War

Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students

MCW President says Trump’s tax and spending act eliminates the ‘backbone’ of how aspiring doctors pay for education.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Passes Resolution Defending Digital Privacy, Cryptocurrency, and Innovation

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Fund Labor, Health, and Education Departments for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate compromise increases funding for NIH, safeguards Department of Education, & invests in and restores services at 988

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget

Governor releases list of impacts Trump Administration’s budget will have on Wisconsin’s seniors, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and workforce

Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

EPA rollback of pollution protections threatens Wisconsinites’ health, jobs, and cost of living

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.

Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race

A national trend. Next governor could be three decades younger than Tony Evers.

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Tax cuts on tips will help. Tariffs and immigration crackdowns won't.

Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again

Why he was likely to win and thrive as a three-term governor.

Decline in U.S. Craft Breweries, Sales Has Wisconsin Brewers Unfazed

Two craft breweries highlight expansion plans and growth despite headwinds.