Bill Berry: There are no good wars, and this one’s no different
It’s probably too much to ask any administration, and this one in particular, to be honest at times like this. Democrats and Republicans alike have kept us in the dark during war, and, unfortunately, many other times.
Emilio De Torre: I told you so: Flock surveillance technology misused by police
Wisconsin police officers have used Flock to stalk domestic partners and “love interests” while ICE uses it to stalk our immigrant neighbors.
Federal judges decline to extend Schimel’s appointment as U.S. attorney
A majority of federal judges on the Eastern District have declined to keep former GOP AG Brad Schimel in his role as interim U.S. attorney after his appointment expires March 17.
Television and News Media: New research examines how viral police body cam videos featuring Wisconsin cases may shape public opinion
A new peer-reviewed study published in Television & New Media examines the rise of YouTube channels that turn police body camera footage into viral entertainment — including footage from La Crosse, Milwaukee, and surrounding Wisconsin communities. The study, authored by
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Launches Election Information Hub
New webpage provides voters and media with a centralized source for election news, data, and resources MADISON – Voters and media can now access a new webpage to find the latest election information in one convenient location. The Wisconsin Elections
Institute for Reforming Government: Releases school referenda transparency tool for taxpayers
New resource helps Wisconsin voters understand local school referenda Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released an online school referendum transparency tool on Tuesday to help taxpayers better understand school spending ahead of spring 2026 school district
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Racial achievement gaps in Wisconsin explained by poverty and family structure, new report shows
The News: A new report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) examines why Wisconsin has some of the largest academic achievement gaps between Black and white students in the nation—and finds that poverty, family structure, and early literacy
The Bradley Foundation: Announces Senator Phil Gramm as a 2026 Bradley Prize winner
Award Honors Commitment to the Ideals of American Exceptionalism Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation has announced that Senator Phil Gramm, revered public servant, legislator, economist, and professor, is a 2026 Bradley Prize recipient. Sen. Gramm will receive the award
Barnes announces plan to rein in utility rates
Dem gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes is pledging to only appoint members to the PSC who would freeze utility rates.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden votes NO on against additional relief for farmers
Van Orden voted against amendment to include more relief for farmers in Farm Bill Derrick Van Orden voted against an additional $17 billion in relief for American farmers struggling with higher input costs, disappearing markets, and chaotic tariffs impacting their
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul secures court order requiring Trump administration to restore hundreds of millions in disaster mitigation funding
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition last week secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (BRIC) to
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and state coalition will continue case against Live Nation for alleged antitrust violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, relating to allegations the company illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: “The Wisconsin Department
ACLU Wisconsin: Announces campaign to empower voters in state Supreme Court election
MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin today announced the launch of a joint campaign with the national ACLU to engage Wisconsin voters ahead of the state Supreme Court election on April 7. The organizations are collectively spending
Rep. Udell: Condemns federal Republicans’ refusal to end war
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, both chambers of Congress voted against resolutions to end military operations against Iran on largely party-line votes. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “The Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war.
Protect Our Care: New poll: GOP health care madness is busting battleground voters’ budgets — and Republicans’ midterm brackets
Thanks to Trump and congressional Republicans’ health care madness, key battleground voters are sitting around their kitchen tables watching their bills pile up and their household budgets get blown apart. New Navigator polling reveals how voters in key battleground districts