Shannon Ross: Why must someone’s worst decision be the headline of their identity?
April is officially Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about stigmas surrounding people with criminal records and the barriers they face after incarceration.
Barnes campaign: Collective PAC endorses Mandela Barnes to be first Black Governor of Wisconsin
Nation’s Largest Political Organization Dedicated To Electing Black Leaders, Raising Over $50 Million To Support Over 500 Candidates Collective PAC Founder and President Quentin James: “Mandela Barnes Is Far And Away The Strongest Candidate In This Field, And Our Only Shot At
Committee delays vote on 10 Board of Regents nominees
A Senate committee has delayed a vote on 10 nominees to the Board of Regents after Regent President Amy Bogost and a fellow regent provided more insight into the firing of former UW President Jay Rothman.
Ryan campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — April 10, 2026 — Today, Marty Ryan officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District as a Republican, pledging to bring principled, results-driven leadership to Madison. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Condemns anti-Muslim and violent rhetoric from Brookfield alderman
Milwaukee, WI. April 9, 2026— The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) Condemns Anti-Muslim and Violent Rhetoric from Brookfield Alderman The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is deeply disturbed by a series of public comments made by Brookfield Alderman Kristian Seals,
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Chippewa Falls on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. At 10:58 a.m.
Rep. Haywood: Statement on Assembly Bill 601 being signed into law
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 601(AB601) which would make changes to state law regarding online sports betting. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), a co-author of the bill, released the following statement: “Today marks a
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: ICYMI: State director encourages grassroots involvement in Heartland Post op-ed
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak published a new op-ed in the Heartland Post Thursday encouraging more Wisconsinites to get involved in grassroots activism ahead of the elections this November. Novak wrote that the stakes are too high
Rep. Spiros: Bill to support state and county correctional officers and jailers signed into law
Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed his bill, Senate Bill (SB) 533 into law as WI Act 244. “Correctional officers face one of the most dangerous work environments of any profession. Being
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Rock County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Barbara W. McCrory’s retirement, effective May 15, 2026. The
Sen. Larson: Members of the Milwaukee Delegation of Democratic State Legislators condemn the detention of Salah Sarsour, call for his immediate release
MILWAUKEE, WI – Salah Sarsour is a husband, father, grandfather, beloved neighbor, community leader, business owner, Muslim, Palestinian-American, and outspoken advocate for a free Palestine. Despite what this deeply corrupt Trump Administration may claim, it is because of his advocacy
Gov. Evers: Takes action on several bills
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on several bills. The bills signed by the governor today include expanding healthcare provider costs that are eligible for reimbursement under the sexual assault forensic examination compensation program, extending current protections for peace officers to correctional officers, and extending
Rep. Brill: And Senator Jacque’s Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act signed into law
Madison – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 373, authored by Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), into law. AB 373 provides a $2,000 tax credit to parents of a stillborn child. Representative Brill offered the following comment: “On average,
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Recognizes inaugural Local News Day
GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement recognizing April 9, 2026 as the first-ever Local News Day: “Local news is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep our communities informed, connected, and
Sen. James, Rep. Hurd: Governor Evers chooses red tape over common sense
MADISON – Instead of signing a common-sense reform into law, Governor Evers chose to keep unnecessary government red tape in place by vetoing Assembly Bill (AB) 956 on Wednesday. This bill would have exempted certain agricultural warehouses from the requirement to install an