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Madison, Wis. — On January 31, 2022, Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek issued an order prohibiting Salvasen Health, LLC (“Salvasen”) from issuing new policies and renewing existing policies to Wisconsin residents. Salvasen was issuing limited benefit health plans which did not provide Minimum

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Guardian highlighted how “the future of American democracy may hinge on what happens in contests like the gubernatorial race in Wisconsin, a critical battleground state.” As Wisconsin Republicans launch baseless attacks on democracy and attempt to dissolve

MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 22, 2021 — Another milestone in the Children’s Wisconsin journey to confront the growing mental and behavioral health crisis facing Wisconsin kids has been reached with the completion of the $5 million Change the Checkup Challenge. Funds raised from this

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Seth Moulton (D-MA.), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) today introduced the Yachts for Ukraine Act, which would allow seized Russian assets to be repurposed for rebuilding Ukraine. As Russia’s wealthiest attempt to wait out temporary seizure of their superyachts

March 22, 2022 – University of Wisconsin-River Falls music lecturer and piano instructor Ivan Konev is grateful he is still able to text his aunt who is caring for his grandmother in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, to get updates on how his family is doing as

Milwaukee, WI – Glenn Loury, a renowned scholar and economist, has been named a 2022 Bradley Prize winner, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today.  The honor recognizes individuals whose outstanding achievements reflect The Bradley Foundation’s mission to restore, strengthen, and protect

MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today announced that he will be holding listening sessions with his Northeast Wisconsin constituents to provide an update on the 2022 Legislative Session and to answer questions from citizens. “As the voice

MILWAUKEE – Drug-related deaths continue to rise in Milwaukee County and across the country. Milwaukee County has among the highest rates of overdose deaths in Wisconsin, and in the last two years record numbers of emergency calls related to overdoses have

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a new line of “Boxes of Fun” through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program today, including holiday options for Easter. This makes it easy for consumers to give fun,

Madison –  Prices at the gas pump are high, but traveling by bike for short trips might provide relief for many Wisconsinites, say advocates from around the state. “As gas prices rise to historic levels, now is a good time

PLYMOUTH — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated National Agriculture Day in his hometown of Plymouth, Wisconsin—renowned for being the Cheese Capital of the World—by signing Senate Bill 827, now Wisconsin Act 207, to help bolster Wisconsin’s dairy exports. In December, Gov.

Eagle River, Wis., — Meg O’Marro, candidate for Vilas County Circuit Court Judge Branch 2 thanks her growing list of supporters heading into the Tuesday, April 5 election. A Wisconsin native and accomplished recent Vilas County Assistant Corporation Counsel, Meg O’Marro

Judge Lori Kornblum, the incumbent judge in District 2 of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and her opponent are scheduled to appear at a candidate forum on Wednesday, March 23 at 12 noon. The Forum is sponsored by the Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Dana Perino and Trace Gallagher on America’s Newsroom to discuss President Biden’s upcoming trip to Europe, China’s support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and the New Cold War. Watch the full interview here, or

Stevens Point, WI — Today, Stevens Point Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 484, announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. They cited Rebecca’s values, leadership, and work ethic in their support for her candidacy. “Rebecca brings fresh ideas to

MADISON – In a press conference from the Wisconsin State Assembly floor, legislative Democrats and community partners commended the reintroduction of Representative Kristina Shelton and Francesca Hong’s Economic Justice Bill of Rights, Assembly Joint Resolution 149, as a framework for

Can Kleefisch Compete with Half a Million in Outside Spending? MADISON, Wis. – Kevin Nicholson’s deep-pocketed, dark money supporters released their first ad in the GOP primary this week, calling Nicholson a “doer” — but all his plans for our state

Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 867 into law, which was championed by Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk). This bill, which passed through the legislature with strong bi-partisan support, makes changes to shoreland zoning laws regarding viewing corridors