Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and coalition block Trump administration from exerting federal control over elections
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections.
WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Steil proposes federal voter ID law stricter than Wisconsin’s
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of acceptable forms of
Thurow campaign: Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union (MASH) endorses Mike Thurow for Congress
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee
Rewind: “Your Week in Review” for June 26
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Statehouse Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss former WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes dropping out of the governor race, Wisconsin’s SNAP error rate, Wisconsin Republicans splitting over a federal sports law, and more.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces package of housing legislation to end the GSE conservatorship & help fix America’s housing supply crisis
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at fixing the housing supply crisis in the United States: the Sustainable Homeownership Act, the Working Families Home Construction Act, and the Home Affordability Through Mortgage Simplification Act. The Sustainable Homeownership
Howard Marklein: America 250: The responsibility of freedom
As we have gotten closer to America’s 250th birthday, I have spent a lot of time thinking about our Founding Fathers and those who laid the foundation for this great country.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the 3rd CD race could tip control of Congress
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District might tip partisan control of Congress in the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help stop the spread of invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. As thousands
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tom Tiffany voted against protecting marriage equality
MADISON, Wis. — 11 years ago today, the United States Supreme Court released the landmark ruling that officially legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. But as marriage equality faces new attacks, Republican Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany voted “No” on a bipartisan bill that would
Carol Diggelman: We must have answers before awarding new wastewater contract
Milwaukee’s current wastewater treatment contract holder, Veolia Water Milwaukee, is under fire, with some calling for an audit.
Jamie Stiehm: Barack Obama is a tonic for the times
The Barack Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago gave us a complete contradiction of the times we’ve been living through. Community rather than chaos, lightness versus darkness, and hope instead of fear.
Dave Zweifel: In Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, whiteness matters
As a former Fox News host and retired Army major, Hegseth had loudly bemoaned the rise of “woke” politics and what he saw as affirmative action promotions within the military.
Clerk offices say absentee ballots being sent out without issues amid legal battle over Trump order
Absentee ballots for the Aug. 11 primary are being mailed across Wisconsin amid a legal challenge to an executive order by President Donald Trump that would limit who can receive mail-in ballots, clerks tell WisPolitics.
John Sylvester: Mandela Barnes is the right candidate for this moment
Mandela Barnes is by far the best choice to be our next governor.