Democracy Defense Project: “2020 Has Been Audited, Time To Rebuild Faith in Our System”
WISCONSIN – This past week has seen a renewed focus on the results of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. When asked if President Biden won in 2020, a leading candidate for governor stated “the problem with the 2020 election was the improprieties that happened.” Meanwhile,
Marshfield Clinic: More than 50% of deer ticks tested in Wisconsin study carry Lyme disease bacteria
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads colleagues urging Trump Admin to keep American workers at center of U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 14 of her Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and stand up to China. The lawmakers laid
Dunn County: To hold Memorial Day Service at Evergreen Cemetery
MENOMONIE, Wis. — A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman will be the featured speaker at the annual Evergreen Memorial Day Ceremony, a longstanding local tradition honoring those who gave their lives in service to the nation. Ther service begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at
UW-Eau Claire: Graduates of UW-Eau Claire earn life-changing degrees at Stanley Correctional Institution
Commencement season is being celebrated across the Universities of Wisconsin throughout May, and May 20 will mark a special milestone in public higher education in the state. Today, eight graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will accept their bachelor’s
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: Announces regulatory best practices to unleash building and increase homeownership across America
Washington, DC – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction Report, a series of regulatory actions for state and local governments to increase efficiency and ease regulatory barriers to housing construction
Barnes Campaign: Watch: Mandela Barnes announces plan to ban AI price gouging
As part of his Wisconsin Way agenda to bring down prices, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is announcing his Stop the Scams plan to take on the greedy out-of-state monopolies that are ripping off Wisconsinites. “Billionaires and greedy corporations are using AI to rip off
Clean Lakes Alliance: LakeForecast helps Madison-area lake users find the best conditions this summer
MADISON, Wis., May 20, 2026 – With the unofficial start to summer this weekend, Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to kick off its 14th season of monitoring the Greater Madison lakes. Beginning Thursday, May 21, lake users will once again
Legal wrangling in one challenge to congressional map could bar appeal in second suit
Those who challenged the state’s congressional map as an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander have filed notice they plan to appeal the ruling to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the parties in a challenge of the congressional map as an anti-competitive gerrymander are wrangling over the proper way to appeal a three-judge panel’s rejection of that lawsuit
Helmenstine Campaign: Surpasses signature threshold early for State Treasurer ballot access
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer announced it has collected over 2700 nomination signatures to secure ballot access. The signatures were collected with the help of over 100 dedicated volunteers who knocked on doors,
Dept. of Justice: Beloit man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Gabriel Lebron Mejia, 27, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 100 grams or more of heroin
WisDems: Thanks to Wisconsin Republicans, summer barbecues have never been more expensive
MADISON, Wis. — This summer, many Wisconsinites’ grills will remain closed and coolers dusty in garages because of the stark increase in grocery prices as a result of Republicans’ and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran. Every member of the Wisconsin
Hodges Campaign: Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges seeks reelection
May 19, 2026 – Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges will be a candidate for reelection in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 11 and in the general election on Tuesday, November 3. “Four years ago, I promised
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home more than $12.5 million for airports across Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over $12.5 million in federal funding for airports across Wisconsin to upgrade terminals, accommodate more travelers, and increase passenger safety. Funding to support these upgrades comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure
WisDems: MJS: GOP candidate for Governor Tiffany backs FBI probe into 2020 vote, won’t say whether Biden won
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany is still pushing dangerous lies and conspiracy theories about the results of the 2020 election and is actively supporting the Trump administration’s probe into the election. Recently,