Wauwatosa, Wis. — Attorney and former Wisconsin Supreme Court law clerk David Sanchez today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 13, pledging to work to lower everyday living costs, secure necessary resources for public schools and bring innovative ideas to Madison to meet today’s challenges and

Potosi, WI – February 2026 — Concerned residents from southern Wisconsin are hosting “Data Centers in the Driftless: A Community Conversation” on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to explore the potential impacts of proposed data centers and high-voltage power line projects in the region. The event will take place at Holiday Gardens Event Center, 101

Answers President Trump’s Call for Congressional Action on Violent Repeat Offenders WASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s call for Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders during last night’s State of the Union address, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI-07) introduced the Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act to

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin condemns the state’s multi-year campaign of handing out special tax breaks and favors to lure massive data centers—corporate welfare that picks winners at the expense of ordinary taxpayers. Back in the 2023–25 budget, signed by Governor Tony Evers, the state carved out targeted sales and

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its 2026 State Convention April 24–26, 2026, at Treehaven UW–Stevens Point in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The annual convention brings together libertarians from across the state to conduct party business, connect with activists, and advance a vision of limited government, individual liberty, and personal

Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) held another public hearing to hear testimony from Attorney General Josh Kaul.  The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement: “After

MADISON, WI – On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a coalition of parents, educators, advocates, and school districts filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature, alleging an unconstitutional failure to fund public education. The suit was filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a member of the Assembly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Trempealeau County. Runoff has impacted two unnamed tributaries to Beaver Creek. On Feb. 23, in response to concerns received via the confidential warden hotline, staff conducted a site visit and observed manure

MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County will distribute bilingual U.S. Constitution booklets in the city’s Spanish-speaking communities through the League’s Comité por el voto latino/Latinx Voter Outreach (AKA El Comité). El Comité bilingual volunteers focus on nonpartisan bilingual voter outreach on Milwaukee’s South side. They will

MADISON, WI – Blockchain advocates were in the State Capitol this week to show support for legislation that would allow cryptocurrency owners in Wisconsin to earn millions through a service known as staking – which is already allowed in 46 other states. Senate Bill 885, which has bipartisan co-sponsors, received

Trump touts economy despite thousands of struggling farm families; Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on today’s deadline; House Democrats demand action WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural Voices USA today called out President Trump and Congressional Republicans for abandoning American farmers, as the president’s State of the Union address last night

Starting 7:00 am on Monday, March 2nd, R. G Huston will begin the first phase of construction on Hawthorne Court.  This project will be completed in multiple phases and will impact University Avenue, N. Lake Street, and W. Dayton Street during construction. During Phase 1, University Avenue will be reduced

MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026. “Dr.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as “HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day.” This is a call to action to end the criminalization of people living with HIV and to

MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026. “Dr.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the right-wing, anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Council sang Maria Lazar’s praises in their endorsement of her as Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice. “Wisconsin Family Council’s ringing endorsement of Maria Lazar proves what Lazar has already made clear to Wisconsinites: she would be a rubber stamp in the

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice heard testimony from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs) within the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) whose salaries and benefits are paid for by the Michael Bloomberg-funded New York University State Energy