Fitzgerald tells ‘UpFront’ Packers will be fine as he explores issues with NFL, Sports Broadcasting Act
Fresh off his hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald said the NFL may be violating the Sports Broadcasting Act and quickly dismissed concerns from the Green Bay Packers about any changes to the league’s shared revenue model.
Burgelis campaign: Burgelis emerges as standout candidate in Wisconsin First Congressional District Forum at WisDems Convention
Madison, WI — On the main stage at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, congressional candidate Peter Burgelis delivered a powerful three-minute speech that highlighted a record of results, accountability, and winning tough elections, demonstrating why he is uniquely positioned to defeat
Rodriguez wins WisPolitics straw poll for governor, with Hong close behind
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez was the favorite of Democratic Party of Wisconsin activists in a WisPolitics straw poll at this weekend’s state convention, with state Rep. Francesca Hong just behind in second place.
WisPolitics/State Affairs: Wisconsin Dem activists prefer Rodriguez, Hong for governor in ‘26, Buttigieg, AOC for president in ‘28
Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 MADISON — Democratic Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll favored Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026, with state Rep. Francesca Hong close behind.
Dem gubernatorial candidates knock Trump, Tiffany in pitches to party activists
Dem gubernatorial contenders knocked Donald Trump as they argued to party activists that they’re best positioned to beat Republican Tom Tiffany this fall.
Delegates share varying viewpoints on Dems’ work to combat Trump
Delegates at the Dem state party convention today gave varied answers on whether the party is effectively pushing back against President Donald Trump with a GOP trifecta at the national level.
Delegates express mixed opinions over Senate Dems’ opposition to surplus package
Delegates at the Democratic Convention today had mixed feelings about both the timing of the failed $1.8 billion surplus deal and whether Senate Dems did the right thing opposing the package.
Congressional challengers make pitch to convention
Dem challengers for the 1st and 3rd congressional districts outlined why they should win the party’s nomination to take on GOP incumbents.
Dem activists decry national groups backing candidates ahead of primaries
Activists expressed frustration with national party organizations endorsing ahead of primaries but fell short in their effort to amend the WisDem constitution to allow local units to back candidates as well.
WorldWise Microfinance: Rotary grant for anti-poverty work in Malawi
Madison, WI — Madison Breakfast Rotary Club Foundation has made a grant to WorldWise Microfinance (WMF) that will help support a new program in Malawi, where 70 percent of the population lives in extreme poverty. Club president Bruce Harville saluted
Dem activists call for abolishment of ICE, increase in minimum wage
Democratic activists approved a slate of resolutions that call for the abolishment of ICE, the support of gender-affirming care for young people, and an end to the state’s choice and voucher programs.
Evers takes a victory lap, gives a warning, and exits stage left
In the final speech of Saturday’s Democratic state convention, Gov. Tony Evers touted his administration’s achievements and warned of the existential threat posed by a possible GOP successor.
Baldwin tells party activists Dems are ‘fighting back’ against Trump
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin defended Dem efforts to push back against President Donald Trump, telling activists it’s a challenge with Republicans controlling both houses of Congress.
WisDems: Young Democrats of Wisconsin, WisDems, Mayor Johnson announce Young Democrats of America Convention coming to Milwaukee in 2027
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Young Democrats of Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced that the Young Democrats of America convention will be hosted for the first time ever in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Kaul calls Toney a ‘yes man’ for Trump as he prepares for rematch
AG Josh Kaul said his GOP opponent would be a “yes man” for Donald Trump as he touted his work battling the president.