Get To Know Judge Chris Taylor, March 18 MILWAUKEE — Hon. Maria Lazar, Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge and candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get

MADISON — With the February 17 Primary Election approaching quickly, members of Wisconsin’s legal community continue to announce their support for Judge Ben Jones to carry on serving in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. The broad coalition of respected voices in Wisconsin’s legal community includes both local and statewide

MADISON, WI – Representative Lee Snodgrass (D – Appleton) and Senator Jeff Smith (D- Brunswick) introduced legislation to provide greater clarity to existing state statute requiring a legislator to have legal residency in the district they represent. It is a constitutional requirement that candidates physically live in the Assembly or Senate district they

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters announced today its endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the 2026 spring election, citing the critical role the Court plays in protecting democracy, clean water, and constitutional rights. “The Wisconsin Supreme Court has become one of the most important checks on corporate

Yesterday, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany told Newsmax that the Epstein files were “an effort by Democrats to divert attention” from Donald Trump’s disastrous economic record, emphasizing his plans to run on the higher costs Wisconsinites are facing as he continues to vote to jack them up even higher. Tiffany suggested that

The EPA’s decision to repeal the endangerment finding will cost Americans billions of dollars while fueling more asthma, heat stroke, and other illnesses – all to satisfy Trump’s billionaire oil donors.  Washington, DC – Today, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the endangerment finding — the legal foundation that allowed the EPA to

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Taylor County Sheriff Corey Dassow. In a statement, Sheriff Dassow said, “Keeping our communities safe means enforcing the law and making sure repeat violent offenders do not cycle back onto our streets. In Congress, Jessi Ebben will

Madison, WI — This week, Representative Dan Knodl submitted testimony to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin regarding Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s proposed Very Large Customer and Bespoke Resources tariffs (Docket 6630-TE-113). “As we welcome economic growth and innovation in Wisconsin, it is critical that new utility policies protect families,

Hi, this is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu. This week, I introduced Senate Bills 1 and 995, which together will provide an income tax rebate of $1,000 to hardworking taxpayers across our state. Right now, Wisconsin has a projected $2.5 billion surplus. That surplus means one thing: our state government

Six-figure digital and billboard ad buy targets congressional districts in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rural Voices USA today announced the launch of a six-figure digital and billboard advertising campaign demanding that Congress pass year-round E15 legislation. The campaign targets congressional districts across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and

MADISON – In a move that clearly puts the health and lives of people below corporate polluters’ profits, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zelden, rescinded the Endangerment Finding today.  In 2009, the EPA found that carbon pollution, methane, and four other climate pollutants

After eight consecutive failed audits, the Pentagon needs to get its act together. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-founder and co-chair of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, and U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Audit the Pentagon Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability in the defense budget. As of

Tickets Remain for Celebrate 2026 at The Weidner Green Bay, Wis.—With just weeks to go, momentum is building for Celebrate 2026: Ignite Your Energy  and tickets to the event are still available. Get ready for a high-energy, leadership-driven experience with one of the most electrifying speakers in the world – plus a

MADISON— Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Data Center Pause to Protect Act. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) shared the following: “It’s past time to rip open the curtains on data center development and institute common-sense guardrails to protect everyday Wisconsinites and our environment. This legislation establishes a temporary pause

Appeal follows municipal court ruling upholding trespassing ticket issued to Shorewood resident walking along Lake Michigan Milwaukee, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed an appeal on behalf of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim in a case that could have significant implications for the public’s right to access and enjoy the Great Lakes.  Mr.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting came out detailing how Wisconsinites are paying higher insurance premiums, thanks in part to WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who refused to continue funding ACA subsidies before they expired. Van Orden still calls for the complete repeal of the ACA on his campaign website.  Wisconsin Independent: Wisconsin residents are paying

WI – Brayden Myer, a proud lifelong Wisconsinite and small business owner, has announced his candidacy as a Republican in the race to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State. At his campaign kickoff, Myer told supporters, “What Wisconsin needs is a new generation of leadership with a fresh perspective to

Bill would only allow data centers that meet strict environmental, labor and local control standards MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced legislation that only allows for hyperscale data centers to operate in Wisconsin once they meet strict environmental, labor, and local control standards. In practice, this

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent has introduced a resolution requesting a thorough audit of recent employee benefits contracts negotiated by the Department of Human Resources’ Total Rewards Division, citing concerns about oversight, compliance, and financial risk to taxpayers.  The resolution, cosponsored by Supervisors Jack Eckblad, Shawn Rolland, Steve F. Taylor, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, and Logsdon, calls on the Comptroller’s Audit

MILWAUKEE — “Frost Fest,” an event for Veterans and their families to shake off the winter blues, have some fun and learn about valuable resources for veterans, will be Feb. 21.  The fourth annual event, noon to 3 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, will feature