Panel rejects anti-competitive gerrymander challenge to Wisconsin’s congressional map
The panel found the suit was barred by a 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that found the partisan composition of districts can’t be challenged in state courts. The judges wrote as “an inferior court,” they were obligated to follow that ruling.
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce over $410,000 in fast forward training grants to train over 600 healthcare workers, help address healthcare workforce shortage
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced over $410,000 in worker training grant awards through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to assist three organizations in training more than 600 healthcare workers and help fill critical workforce needs. Awardees will use … Please log in
Colón launches state Supreme Court bid
1st District Court of Appeals Judge Pedro Colón, a former Dem lawmaker, today launched his campaign for the state Supreme Court, pledging any who appeared before him as a justice would get “a listening ear and a fair shot.”
Talking Trade with Jason Turner, Great Lakes Advisors
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Great Lakes Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Jason Turner says trade disruptions in the Middle East are creating opportunities for exporters elsewhere.
Colón campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Contact: press@pedrocolon.com Colón Promises “A Listening Ear and A Fair Shot.” MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Pedro Colón today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, entering the race to replace Justice Annette Ziegler, who announced she
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: House Republicans hold sham hearing while millions face higher costs and hospital closures thanks to the big, ugly bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, congressional Republicans held their third hearing in a series of pitiful attempts to gaslight the American people on the health care affordability crisis that they orchestrated. During the hearing, Protect Our Care President Brad Woodhouse made
Rep. Tranel: Joins U.S. Ag Secretary Rollins and U.S. Rep. Van Orden for farm roundtable
CUBA CITY, WI — State Representative Travis Tranel, a dairy farmer and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Morning
Hurd campaign: Running for a 3rd term as Assemblywoman
Karen Hurd who currently represents the 69th Assembly District has announced that she is running for a third term as a Wisconsin State Legislator. She has served this past term at the capitol as a member of the Joint Finance
Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center: Update 7: final update on April severe storms and flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) will be moving to Level 3 operations after severe storms and flooding impacted the state on April 13. The SEOC will remain in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the
U.S. Reps. Grothman, Steil, Fitzgerald, Tiffany: Introduce Fair Air Standards Act, addressing ozone nonattainment, vehicle emissions testing
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07), introduced the Fair Air Standards Act addressing Southeastern Wisconsin’s classification as an Ozone Nonattainment Area. Reps. Steil, Grothman, Tiffany at today’s press conference “This is a topic we’ve
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Van Orden promised to protect Medicaid, then voted for cuts
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Capital Times published an op-ed today outlining how Congressman Van Orden broke his promise not to cut benefits for his constituents, and how a year later, it remains critical that these cuts
WisDems: Slimy Bryan Steil pressured a woman to stay silent
MADISON, Wis. — In an attempt to protect his Republican buddy in Congress, disgraced congressman Mike Green, Bryan Steil cornered a reporter to talk her out of taking legal action after she was falsely accused of being involved in his extramarital affair. Steil went
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracts Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act to stop federal agencies from violating the Constitution by awarding contracts based on recipients’ race or sex. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Senate companion of the bill. “Companies in my district
Rep. Neubauer: 2025-2026 session data illustrates tired GOP playbook: Obstruct and ignore good policy
Madison, Wis. — According to data compiled by the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB), Speaker Vos and Assembly Republicans continued to block Democratic-led bills and priorities in the 2025-2026 legislative session like they have in the past. Assembly Democrats introduced 500 pieces of legislation
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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