Helmenstine campaign: School & Village Board Member Dylan Helmenstine raises over $122,000 for State Treasurer Race
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer announced it has raised more than $122,000 to date. This comes as the campaign raised more than $85,000 from over 500 contributions during the first half of 2026.
Rodriguez fires campaign manager for finance filing inaccuracies
Dem gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez has fired her campaign manager “after discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies in campaign finance filings she prepared.”
Moore tells ‘UpFront’ she isn’t ruling out endorsing in Democratic gubernatorial primary
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore isn’t ruling out endorsing in the Democratic primary for governor ahead of the Aug. 11 election.
Rodriguez campaign: Statement
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com The Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin campaign released the following statement tonight: “The Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin campaign has terminated its campaign manager, effective today, after discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies in campaign finance filings she prepared. “An initial
Primary interview series: Three Dems running for open 50th AD seat
There will be a new person in the seat for the 50th AD, which covers Green County and parts of Mount Horeb and Oregon, after incumbent Jenna Jacobson, D-Oregon, announced she would instead run for the 17th SD.
Primary interview series: Bossert, Newman to face off in 58th AD GOP primary
The two Republican candidates for the 58th AD, which includes parts of West Bend and larger Washington County, say they are running to represent the classic conservative views their communities are built on.
International Crane Foundation: Responds to rollback of Endangered Species Act habitat protections
BARABOO, WIS. — Today the Trump administration finalized their decision to rescind the longstanding regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a change that removes habitat destruction from the law’s core protections for threatened and endangered wildlife. This
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin-backed Housing Bill becomes law at midnight, despite President Trump refusing to sign bipartisan legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At midnight tonight, the U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)-backed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, despite the over two-week delay from President Donald Trump and his refusal to sign the bill. The legislation, which is set to
Institute for Reforming Government: Wisconsin State Legislature v. Kaul ruling creates AG slush fund
Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) issued the following analysis in response to Friday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court (SCOWIS) decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Kaul (2026 WI 28). WHAT HAPPENED The Wisconsin Supreme Court held that Attorney
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ joins lawsuit to prevent U.S. Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining 14 other states today in filing a complaint to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP issues public health alert for Rackow Family Sausage’s “Rueben Flavored Bratwurst” due to misbranding and undeclared allergens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for raw “Rueben Flavored Bratwurst” with Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, and Corned Beef Type Flavors produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, Wisconsin.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 10
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the latest developments in the governor’s race, Vice President JD Vance’s visit and a string of new court actions.
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in four counties next week
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air next week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Monday, July 13 · US 51 – Oneida County
National Federation of Independent Business: John Deere settlement paves the way for right to repair for small businesses
MADISON, WI (July 10, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a statement highlighting the need to expand right to repair efforts following the recent antitrust lawsuit settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere. “This settlem… Please log in
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the Dem primary for Wisconsin governor with Crowley, Hughes out
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the Dem field for governor with David Crowley and Missy Hughes dropping their bids to back Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.