Wikler not seeking reelection as state Dem chair
Ben Wikler, who shepherded the state Dem Party through an unprecedented run of financial success, announced today he won’t seek another two-year term as chair this summer.
WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced in a letter to Wisconsin Democrats that he would not seek reelection to a fourth term as Chair of the state party. His current term concludes this June. All
Weekly GOP radio address: Focusing on T.H.E.S.E. priorities for Wisconsin’s future
Hi, this is State Senator Rob Hutton. This time of year brings a great deal of discussion around government spending priorities at both a state and national level. I recently had the opportunity of spending part of my afternoon hearing
Sen. Spreitzer: Wisconsin elections are not for sale
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Democratic legislators from across the state introduced legislation to strengthen democracy in Wisconsin and reject attempts from the ultra wealthy to buy their way to power. After the announcement of these
Sen. Smith, Rep. Subeck: Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature announce introduction of constitutional amendment ballot measure to overturn citizens united
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly introduced a joint resolution to place an advisory referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved, voters would decide on whether they think Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation should
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on House passage of FY25 Senate budget resolution
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the FY25 Senate Budget Resolution. “House Republicans are keeping our word to the American people. By passing the Senate Budget Resolution, we’re moving
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites call out WI GOP in ‘Hands Off’ protests
MADISON, Wis. — Thousands of Wisconsinites took to the streets on Saturday to protest the Trump Administration’s reckless moves to slash funding and lay off federal employees—and to call out their Republican representatives for rolling over and letting it happen. Wisconsinites made
THU News Summary: Crime-related TV ads $27M of state Supreme Court race, WI joins lawsuits against Trump administration
TOP STORIES Crime-related TV ads consumed $27M, 34% of TV ads, in WI Supreme Court race… Crawford neutralized … Schimel’s perceived advantage on crime by aggressively attacking his record. … record-breaking $79.5M spent on TV ads [Dems $44.55M, GOP $34,93M]
Dan O’Donnell: ROFR is not dead at all
Supporters of Right of First Refusal claim to be singing a new Christmas carol by introducing a compromise bill which is really the same old song and dance: The generous gift of unconstitutional protectionism to the cartel and its allies and a lump of coal to Wisconsin’s citizens.
Emma Heins: There are more efficient ways for We Energies to power Wisconsin. Start with saving.
Modern thermostats and water heaters and rooftop solar panels with battery storage can be operated in a coordinated manner to help meet near-term energy demand.
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Demand key communications and records relating to FBI’s handling of Hunter Biden’s laptop
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel demanding that the FBI provide
Mark Lisheron: Half of Wisconsin state employees may be working from home — though no one has a complete count
‘There has been no productivity analysis, no data,’ says lawmaker pushing for return and accountability.
Meagan Johnson, Scott Sawinski and Jamie Weissburg: Diapers are a healthy investment for Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget includes $1 million over two years to provide diapers for Wisconsin children whose families cannot afford them.
Ruth Conniff: Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell says Wisconsin can save democracy
The co-founder of Wisconsin’s progressive, pro-democracy law firm is not ignoring the tsunami of bad news out of Washington. He’s just not letting it drown his optimism.
Gregory Humphrey: Trump’s trade wars damage American standing on world stage
The only part of the bizarre fixation of Donald Trump’s tariffs that we can agree on is that there was no cogent, organized, or well-developed policy.