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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement as the U.S. Supreme Court holds oral arguments on President Trump’s unlawful executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship: “The President’s
Attorney General Josh Kaul’s hiring of environmental lawyers from outside Wisconsin has spurred a partisan dispute in the State Legislature.
It’s time to do what must be done to protect Wisconsin’s kids from online sexual exploitation. All Wisconsinites should urge Gov. Tony Evers to sign Assembly Bill 105 into law without delay.
Sen. Mark Spreitzer and Rep. Clinton Anderson, both Beloit Democrats, are introducing legislation that would allow local communities to set residency requirements for the highest-ranking appointed individuals.
WISCONSIN – President Trump issued a new election related executive order yesterday calling on the Department of Homeland Security alongside the Social Security Administration to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters. The move is the latest in a string
Local leaders need to create a plan to incorporate a SEED School, which adopt a boarding school model for at-risk youths.
If you can’t name a road after the martyred most influential Christian evangelist and conservative political influencer of this century in the most conservative county in Wisconsin, it’s a fair bet you won’t be able to do it anywhere.
Green Bay, WI — In the wake of the closure of NEWCAP and the growing risk of housing loss for families across Northeast Wisconsin, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner is calling for immediate federal action to protect vulnerable residents, alongside increased state-level
Racist leadership practices return to the military
It is a clear attack on the public’s right to know. We all suffer when truth‑seekers are punished for exposing corruption, documenting conflict, or giving voice to those who would otherwise be unheard. Silencing a reporter is an attempt to blind the world.
April Fool’s is a good day to review Donald Trump’s campaign promises to the American people. Suffice it to say that he took a lot of us for fools.
Lancaster, WI (April 1, 2026) – Today, Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announces he has met the financial viability requirements to seek the Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsement for Lieutenant Governor. “I am overwhelmed by the support of the people
The war with Iran, which has metastasized into a deadly regional conflict with daunting international economic implications since Trump launched it in late February, became a vital theme of No Kings Day rallies in Minnesota and nationwide.
There was a new dimension to the anti-Trump protest Saturday that drew a record turnout of an estimated 1,600 citizens to the grounds of the Washington County Courthouse. It was opposition to his new war against Iran.
I’m tired of the snap judgments that fall so much harder on women, especially conservative women. We don’t really know what went down in Kristi’s marriage and, frankly, it’s hard to see how it’s any of our business, as weird as it all is. Leave Kristi alone. She has enough to deal with.
Mayor administration’s proposed TIDs to support high-impact projects in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Department of City Development (DCD) is proposing two new Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TID) to advance critical affordable housing developments in neighborhoods
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today proclaimed April as Earth Month in Dane County, recognizing the County’s ongoing commitment to protecting natural resources, expanding outdoor recreation, and advancing sustainability efforts for future generations. “Earth Month is a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Hunter Education Program today announced the recipients of the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Archery Instructor of the Year and Hunter Education Group of the Year honors. Following statewide
With one week to go before the April general election, Common Cause is encouraging voters to call or text the nonpartisan hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they encounter any challenges when casting a ballot. Common Cause is part of the largest nonpartisan election protection program in the
Maryjane Behm will immediately help reform and accountability efforts at IRG Action and IRG Delafield, Wis. – Momentum at the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to grow as the organization announced that Maryjane “MJ” Behm has joined the organization as
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement as the U.S. Supreme Court holds oral arguments on President Trump’s unlawful executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship: “The President’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes,
Attorney General Josh Kaul’s hiring of environmental lawyers from outside Wisconsin has spurred a partisan dispute in the State Legislature.
It’s time to do what must be done to protect Wisconsin’s kids from online sexual exploitation. All Wisconsinites should urge Gov. Tony Evers to sign Assembly Bill 105 into law without delay.
Sen. Mark Spreitzer and Rep. Clinton Anderson, both Beloit Democrats, are introducing legislation that would allow local communities to set residency requirements for the highest-ranking appointed individuals.
WISCONSIN – President Trump issued a new election related executive order yesterday calling on the Department of Homeland Security alongside the Social Security Administration to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters. The move is the latest in a string of attempts to exert federal authority over a power that
Local leaders need to create a plan to incorporate a SEED School, which adopt a boarding school model for at-risk youths.
If you can’t name a road after the martyred most influential Christian evangelist and conservative political influencer of this century in the most conservative county in Wisconsin, it’s a fair bet you won’t be able to do it anywhere.
Green Bay, WI — In the wake of the closure of NEWCAP and the growing risk of housing loss for families across Northeast Wisconsin, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner is calling for immediate federal action to protect vulnerable residents, alongside increased state-level transparency to prevent similar crises in the future. The shutdown
Racist leadership practices return to the military
It is a clear attack on the public’s right to know. We all suffer when truth‑seekers are punished for exposing corruption, documenting conflict, or giving voice to those who would otherwise be unheard. Silencing a reporter is an attempt to blind the world.
April Fool’s is a good day to review Donald Trump’s campaign promises to the American people. Suffice it to say that he took a lot of us for fools.
Lancaster, WI (April 1, 2026) – Today, Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announces he has met the financial viability requirements to seek the Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsement for Lieutenant Governor. “I am overwhelmed by the support of the people of Wisconsin. They heard my vision and agree that Wisconsin
The war with Iran, which has metastasized into a deadly regional conflict with daunting international economic implications since Trump launched it in late February, became a vital theme of No Kings Day rallies in Minnesota and nationwide.
There was a new dimension to the anti-Trump protest Saturday that drew a record turnout of an estimated 1,600 citizens to the grounds of the Washington County Courthouse. It was opposition to his new war against Iran.
I’m tired of the snap judgments that fall so much harder on women, especially conservative women. We don’t really know what went down in Kristi’s marriage and, frankly, it’s hard to see how it’s any of our business, as weird as it all is. Leave Kristi alone. She has enough to deal with.
Mayor administration’s proposed TIDs to support high-impact projects in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Department of City Development (DCD) is proposing two new Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TID) to advance critical affordable housing developments in neighborhoods across the City of Milwaukee. “These are exactly the kinds
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today proclaimed April as Earth Month in Dane County, recognizing the County’s ongoing commitment to protecting natural resources, expanding outdoor recreation, and advancing sustainability efforts for future generations. “Earth Month is a time to get outside, enjoy the natural beauty of Dane
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Hunter Education Program today announced the recipients of the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Archery Instructor of the Year and Hunter Education Group of the Year honors. Following statewide nominations to the DNR hunter education awards committee, the following
With one week to go before the April general election, Common Cause is encouraging voters to call or text the nonpartisan hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they encounter any challenges when casting a ballot. Common Cause is part of the largest nonpartisan election protection program in the nation, which runs the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and protectthevote.net website. If you have
Maryjane Behm will immediately help reform and accountability efforts at IRG Action and IRG Delafield, Wis. – Momentum at the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to grow as the organization announced that Maryjane “MJ” Behm has joined the organization as Deputy Director, Policy & Reform. She will also serve as