Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Oneida County, Wis.
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Lake Tomahawk in Oneida County, Wis. on the morning of Wednesday, June 17,
Representative Shelia Stubbs attends State Capitol Juneteenth flag raising
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Tony Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand with Governor Tony Evers and other
Wis Dems: Bryan Steil thinks Trump’s illegal war was worth It
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan
Congressman Pat Ryan endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top-performing frontline candidate in the country in
WisDems: Bryan Steil thinks Trump’s illegal war was worth it
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan
Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment: Endorses Francesca Hong for governor: Understanding the intricacies of Hmong Wisconsinites’ needs and promoting common sense solutions to healthcare, affordability and immigration are key in endorsement
La Crosse, WI (June 17, 2026) – Today, Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment (HOME) announced their endorsement of Francesca Hong for governor following a bilingual community-led endorsement process. The organization believes Hong’s common sense policies will keep Hmong families safe, secure
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Chris Borgerding joins Wisconsin Bankers Association as Vice President – Government Relations
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Borgerding as vice president – government relations. Borgerding brings over a decade of experience to the role and will lead WBA’s advocacy efforts at the state
Capitol Chats: Fair Wisconsin’s Swetz on supporting ‘champions’ of the LGBTQ+ community
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Fair Wisconsin Executive Director Abigail Swetz talks about the group’s work to support LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites, which candidates Fair Wisconsin PAC is backing this fall, and political rhetoric and ads targeting the transgender community.
Gov. Evers: Signs executive order raising flag at state Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for seventh year in a row
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of
Citizens Against Expanded Gambling: Outdated economic models and new competition seriously weaken case for Kenosha Hard Rock Casino
Kenosha, WI – June 11, 2026 – The proposed $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Kenosha County faces mounting challenges as surging regional competition and reliance on stale economic data undermine its justification and render key supporting documents obsolete.
Dan Knodl: States should not be sidelined on artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence may be new technology, but the importance of local representation, accountable government, and state authority remains as important as ever.
Barbara Lawton: Kelda Roys is the only candidate who can beat Tom Tiffany
Kelda Roys is the progressive, competent and proven candidate for governor who will win in November.
William G. Andrekopoulos: Healthcare cost are putting an extreme pressure on school districts’ finances.
Until the legislature addresses the healthcare monopolies devouring local school district budgets, any future financial compromise on school aid is an illusion. Without real medical cost control, our school districts will remain underfunded, our children will continue to pay the price, and hospitals and insurance companies will continue to increase profits.
Gabriel Velez and Larry Zhiming Xu: Students live in world of tech. Phone ban won’t change that
Starting July 1, Wisconsin will require schools to keep cellphones out of classrooms. A study of Florida’s ban found test scores rose significantly. But those gains are inside, not outside, school.