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MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) co-authored legislation Monday with Rep. Madison (D–Milwaukee) and Sen. Johnson (D–Milwaukee) to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Wisconsin, a long-overdue change that would catch Wisconsin up to the standards of our

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, called on the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to return the millions of dollars it has received from Epstein-Island visitor Reid Hoffman. Since 2019, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has accepted

Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified the following locations where people may have been exposed to measles: For these locations, there is not a list

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Anderson joined Legislative Democrats on introducing legislation that will legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use in Wisconsin (LRB-4219). The bill would establish a comprehensive, state-regulated cannabis framework focused on consumer safety, public health, and

Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2026  The deadline is fast approaching to apply to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper. If you want to give back to your community and improve the safety of our roads, submit your application or reach out

Wisconsin’s safety agency continues investment in future of state fire departments Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced today his department will be opening applications for Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants on Monday, February 2. This marks the fifth round of funding distributed through

WILL’s work to end illegal and discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs was once again featured in a national story, this time on the front page of the New York Times Sunday Edition. Since the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on

MADISON – Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay) today announced his support for LRB-4219, legislation to legalize cannabis for responsible adult use in Wisconsin, create a regulated medical cannabis system, generate new state and local revenue, and provide a pathway to expunge

Minocqua, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company today announced the launch of a national Kickstarter campaign to expand the Minocqua Marketplace, an online platform designed to help consumers boycott corporations that financially support MAGA extremism and authoritarian politics. Founded by

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma has been appointed as United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson signed the order on January 22, 2026. “I am honored to serve as

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals over 22,000 in Wisconsin did not sign up for ACA coverage compared to the previous year. This decline comes after health care costs skyrocketed because Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted against continuing

Madison, WI… Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently announced his

Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was

MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement:  “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate