Marquette Law School poll finds voters largely don’t know ‘26 guv, SCOWIS candidates
Poll Director Charles Franklin said history has shown candidates in fall races see little gain in name recognition until the summer ahead of their election. He said voters start tuning in between June and the August primary, and he expects name ID to climb in that window.
DC Wrap: Evers, Dem Congress members knock Republicans for not renewing ACA subsidies
In this week’s DC Wrap: Gov. Tony Evers and Dem Congress members knock Republicans for not renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Sen. Larson: Community gathers to advocate for more affordable child care
GREENFIELD, WI – Yesterday, community members, childcare providers, parents, and legislators joined together at the Greenfield Public Library to hold a public forum on the childcare crisis facing our state. “Besides their mortgages, childcare is often the top expense for families
Midwest Environmental Advocates: US Army Corps of Engineers issues premature and unlawful approval for Line 5 pipeline project
Madison, WI—Environmental groups are criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a premature and unlawful decision to grant a federal permit for Enbridge Energy’s controversial Line 5 oil pipeline project in northern Wisconsin. The decision, announced today, comes despite ongoing
Milwaukee Common Council: A call to action: Safeguarding our children’s futures from hunger’s devastating grasp
Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition file amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court defending Federal Reserve’s independence
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) defending the independence of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The coalition urges SCOTUS to
Gov. Evers: Trump Administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Gov. Evers to fight latest Trump Administration denial of disaster assistance, will appeal decision for communities to get the support they need to rebuild and recover MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwa… Please log
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s retirement, effective March 13, 2026. The new judge
WisDems: BREAKING: MU Law polling shows Republicans underwater on top issues
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Marquette University Law released polling showing Republicans are floundering on the top issues. Among Wisconsin voters, 69% are very concerned about inflation and the cost of living and 57% think Donald Trump’s policies will increase inflation. Among Independents, 69% believe Trump’s policies will
Gov. Evers: Trump administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. This denial
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval of the Line 5 relocation permits cheered by Wisconsin’s Ag, Labor and Business leaders
Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders praised today’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement that they have issued the Federal permits necessary to move forward with the Line 5 relocation in northwestern Wisconsin. “Today’s decision is
Capitol Chats: U.S. Rep. Wied criticizes Dem approach to shutdown fight as ‘political’
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as “flawed.”
Rep. Goeben: Introduces tax incentive
Proposed legislation matches new federal taxes benefits Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation today, asking her legislative colleagues to join her supporting updating WI tax code to reflect recent federal changes, by allowing taxpayers who take the standard deduction to
Marquette Law School: New poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections
No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided Also: Inflation and cost of living draw the most concern among voters overall, with big partisan divisions in concern over
Sen. Hutton: Bill giving taxpayers a direct vote on local “wheel taxes” receives Assembly hearing
MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday testified before the Assembly Committee on Local Government in support of Assembly Bill 483, legislation he co-authored with Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) that gives Wisconsin voters a direct say on whether