State Senate Democratic Committee: Breaking news: Judge Chris Taylor swept Republicans must win Senate districts
MADISON, WI – The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election is the most blatant evidence we’ve seen that Democrats are in the driver’s seat heading towards the midterm elections later this year. Last night, Justice-elect Taylor won a historic victory by not
Centro: Strategic update 2026
Centro, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Latinx community in Dane County, will host its 2026 Strategic Update on April 17 from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at 2403 Cypress Way. Centered on the theme “Thriving,” this year’s Strategic Update will feature key
DNC War Room: ICYMI: Democrats notch major victories as voters reject Trump’s toxic economic agenda and war of choice in Iran
From Congress to school boards, Democrats have been overperforming and winning at record rates since Trump retook office, and last night’s elections were no exception. Once again, Democratic enthusiasm swept across the country as Democrats defeated their right-wing opponents and
Cooke campaign: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden is in big trouble
Rebecca Cooke gaining momentum after Wisconsin Supreme Court blowout EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Last night’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race spells big trouble for Derrick Van Orden as Democrat Chris Taylor defeated her Republican opponent by 20 points, running up big margins
American Dairy Coalition: After significant cuts to milk checks, farmers call for transparency as USDA begins rulemaking for audited cost surveys
CHILTON, Wis., April 8, 2026 — Dairy farmers are feeling the drain as a key change in federal milk pricing has erased nearly 20 years of gradual modest progress in their milk checks, virtually overnight. American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is
Dept. of Workforce Development: January local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Spring election concludes with no major issues, officials report smooth election
MADISON – Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday while addressing some minor incidents during the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. “We continue to be impressed by the dedication of election officials statewide who worked tirelessly to ensure
Rep. Maxey: Wisconsin’s election problems just keep getting worse
I’m disappointed. This week showed me exactly why so many Wisconsin voters have lost faith in our elections. The Green Bay City Clerk mailed out more than 150 duplicate absentee ballots to the same people. That’s not a small mistake.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin taxpayers, public schools, and students pay the price for Republican failure on school funding in April 7 elections
MADISON, Wis. — In the April 7 elections across Wisconsin, local taxpayers and students were again paying the costs for a lazy, Republican-led state legislature that has refused to do their job and fully fund the state share of our K-12 public schools.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Celebrates Election of Judge Chris Taylor to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Milwaukee, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) celebrates the election of Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court—a result that reflects what Wisconsinites value: fairness, freedom, and a justice system that works for people. “Wisconsin voters believe in fairness, freedom,
Dan Shafer: In Chris Taylor’s resounding landslide victory, Wisconsin voters again choose a judicial check on Trump
In the 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Chris Taylor was always seen as the clear favorite to win, but even the most optimistic prognostication from liberal supporters didn’t quite see this — a 20-point landslide blowout victory.
Jessica McBride: Why Maria Lazar lost
On paper, Lazar was a good enough candidate to win. Lazar lost because she was wildly outspent.
Dave Cieslewicz: A bad day for good government
Chris Taylor’s election would have been bad enough for one day, but then yesterday evening the UW Board of Regents went ahead and fired System President Jay Rothman. They did it in closed session and provided no explanation.
Brian Fraley: The firing squad: Why the UW Board of Regents ousted Jay Rothman
The firing squad met and executed their plan with cold precision. They refused to hear a single word from the condemned. They did not even bother to read his charges to the public before striking the blow that ended his tenure. This was a bureaucratic ambush, pure and simple.
Mark Belling: Evers’ vetoes show the consequences of Wisconsin having a leftist governor
Evers’ vetoes are an indication of where Wisconsin Democrats now are: to the left of even Gavin Newsom of California.