Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in De Pere, Wis.
DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of De Pere, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025. At
Crowley campaign: Statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ decision
CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most
Democratic National Committee: In the States: Democrats dial up pressure campaign against Republicans, holding them accountable for gutting health care and attacking voting rights
This past week, the DNC launched a nationwide billboard campaign highlighting Trump’s attacks on rural Americans’ health care and hospitals. House Republicans’ disastrous billionaire-first budget is a massive betrayal of their constituents, leaving hospitals at risk of shutting down and
Rep. Stubbs: AG Kaul, Ms. Sheena Scarbrough hold press conference to announce introduction of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force bill
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Ms. Sheena Scarbrough, and numerous advocates for the reintroduction of the Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force bill, which would establish a
Rep. Vining: Honors the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
MADISON–Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26th, 1990,
Rep. Vining: Thanks Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers for their 50 years of public service
MADISON–Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not be seeking re-election when his term is up in 2026. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “I am deeply grateful to Governor Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers for their
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands Trump Admin stop withholding funding for labs that protect food supply to prevent disease spread and price hikes
Stopping testing at these labs risks outbreak and spread of diseases like bird flu, disruption in food supply chain, and higher costs at the grocery store WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading her colleagues in demanding that the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Applications for 2026 Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing season due Aug. 1
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2026 sturgeon spearing season is Aug. 1, 2025. Due to the higher harvest rate associated with
Opportunity Wisconsin: Next Week: Town halls with Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Gwen Moore, and Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski
Congressman Pocan will join Third District town hall as Van Orden continues to hide from tough questions, and Congresswoman Moore will attend Racine town hall to answer questions from Steil’s constituents on the Republican Tax Law Next week, Opportunity Wisconsin
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden is top 13 most vulnerable Congressman in the country
Van Orden ranked #13 most vulnerable Congressman in the country in National Journal’s 2026 House Power Rankings The National Journal’s first 2026 House Power Rankings listed WI-03 as one of the most competitive races next November, spelling BIG trouble for Derrick Van
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Responds to executive order on homelessness
Disability Rights Wisconsin joins in condemning yesterday’s executive order expanding the use of involuntary commitment for people experiencing homelessness, including those with psychiatric disabilities. This directive threatens the rights, dignity, and autonomy of some of our state’s most vulnerable residents,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Portion of Hank Aaron State Trail to close during Wisconsin State Fair
Alternate Route Available MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will once again be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. during
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 25
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the developing field in the 2026 governor’s race after Gov. Tony Evers announces he won’t seek a third term, Dem efforts to win the majority in the state Senate, AG Josh Kaul joining his 26th lawsuit against the Trump administration and more.
Berrien campaign: Sara Rodriguez will keep our state stuck in reverse
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Friday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez announced her campaign for governor. Rodriguez’s announcement comes after Evers’ announcement Thursday
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Republican tax law will take health care away from more than 15 million Americans
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated analysis of the Republican Tax Law this week, confirming that more than 15 million Americans will lose health care as a result of the