Gov. Evers: Appoints Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement. Schindhelm will complete a term
WisGOP: Mandela Barnes: “The Founding of America is awful”
MADISON, Wis. — As Americans and Wisconsinites celebrate 250 years of independence, we want to remind you what Mandela’s true thoughts about America are. Mandela Barnes believes the founding of America is “AWFUL”. Generations of Americans fought valiantly to preserve the freedoms
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 3
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Donald Trump’s announcement of disaster aid for Wisconsin, the ramping up of Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Milwaukee and the U.S. Supreme Court allowing political parties to coordinate with campaigns.
PSC projects Wisconsin’s energy demand to surge 40% as data centers expand
Wisconsin’s peak power demand is projected to jump 40% over the next six years, largely driven by the massive data centers being built in the state.
Rep. Billings: Receives Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce Award
MADISON, WI – This week, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) presented the 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce Award to selected recipients; this award is presented to legislators who showed strong, consistent support for policies introduced this session to support
WisDems: One year ago: Van Orden celebrates millions losing healthcare and SNAP benefits as result of MAGA’s big ugly bill
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Van Orden tweeted “YES!” in response to a tweet detailing the devastating impacts MAGA’s Big Ugly Bill will have on Americans who rely on Medicaid and SNAP funding. Van Orden was instrumental in the
UW-Eau Claire: 250 years of independence calls for celebration, conversation
This July 4, millions of Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with family, food and fireworks. The journey to such a historic milestone offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the
A Better Wisconsin Together: Higher costs, fewer freedoms: One year of the Big Ugly Bill
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans casting the deciding votes to pass the Big Ugly Budget Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together says the bill’s disastrous impacts on Wisconsinites over the past
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump approves major disaster declaration for Wisconsin
Contact: FEMA Region 5 News DeskPhone: (312) 408-4455Email: fema-r5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov WASHINGTON– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wisconsin to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 13-23, 2026. The President’s
Rep. Stubbs: Named Outstanding Legislator by Wisconsin Counties Association
MADISON, WI – On Monday, June 29, Representative Shelia Stubbs was presented with the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award for the 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session, an award given to legislators who have demonstrated leadership and represented county interest
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin to send trade mission to Africa
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Wisconsin will be sending a trade mission delegation to Africa this summer with Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), set to lead an economic partnership mission to Ghana and South Africa, highlighting Wisconsin’s business relationships
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: WI Muslim community asked direct questions. Two candidates chose to withdraw.
On July 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) hosted a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the Oak Creek Performing Arts Center, a chance for candidates to speak directly to a community of over 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims who have too
UW-Whitewater: UW-Whitewater FERC study finds theater commitment in Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance merger could generate nearly $20 billion in annual economic stimulus
WHITEWATER, Wis. – July 2, 2026. A proposed entertainment industry merger may look like a Hollywood story, but a new economic impact analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) shows the ripple effect could reach
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR temporarily closes Seeley Lake’s public access site in Sauk County
NORTH FREEDOM, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed. The site of the dam removal
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ joins coalition in opposing Postal Service’s attempt to undermine voting rights
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s attempt to aid the president’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed