U.S. Attorney Elgersma: La Crosse man sentenced to 12 years for sex trafficking a minor
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Dwayne Davis, 31, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 12 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a minor. Davis pleaded guilty to this
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from USPS on mail delays, staffing shortages across Wisconsin
Demand comes after Wisconsinites faced weeks long delays getting mail WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded answers from Postmaster General David Steiner regarding long-term mail delays and staffing shortages at post offices across Wisconsin that are impacting
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Columbia Energy Storage Project in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Slams Governor Evers’ vetoes on ICE detainers, UW reform
Representative Jim Piwowarczyk Slams Governor Evers’ Vetoes on ICE Detainers, UW ReformDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home
Marquette Institute for Women’s Leadership: Announces 2026 Transformational Leaders awards; annual gala will be April 14
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Tuesday, April 14, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W.
Voters in 2 cities receive multiple absentee ballots
Wisconsin’s top election official says safeguards ensure only one vote is counted per person after voters in two cities received multiple ballots.
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board honored for contributions to public health
Madison – The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (PEB) has earned the 2026 Fred T. Mahaffey Award, given by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NAPB) Executive Committee, marking the PEB’s first leadership award from the NABP. “I was quite surprised
Bruce Thompson: Who do you trust to conduct elections fairly?
Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.
Gwen Moore: Why I believe the Senate must reject the SAVE America Act
The so called SAVE America Act is nothing short of Jim Crow 2026.
Jerry Hanson: They want selections, not elections in 2026
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Trump and his Republicans in Congress want the Save Act to allow them to limit who is allowed to vote in
Gregory Humphrey: Merit selection serves justice better than judicial elections
Campaigning forces judges into a political role that is fundamentally at odds with judicial neutrality.
John Nichols: As AI breathes down our necks, it’s time for a Luddite renaissance
Nineteenth-century textile workers longed to stay human in a machine age. So do we.
James Causey: How many guns must be stolen from cars before we get a plan?
Nearly 60% of the guns stolen in Milwaukee are taken from vehicles. These guns pose a serious threat to public safety, and in Milwaukee, they are likely to contribute to the rise in shootings.
UW-Madison: School of Medicine and Public Health MD program ranked Tier 1 for primary care
School recognized for meeting a critical physician workforce need by U.S. News & World Report MADISON, Wis. ‒ Today, U.S. News & World Report announced its Best Medical Schools rankings for 2026, ranking the MD program at the University of Wisconsin School
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin’s general fishing season opens May 2; new regulations in effect
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026 – 2027 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the