Karas campaign: Make the Secretary of State nonpartisan
The Wisconsin Secretary of State has almost no policymaking power. Pete Karas says its party label does not inform voters. It simply turns an administrative office into another partisan contest. The office has been stripped of nearly all its statutory
NFIB: New NFIB Survey: Small Business Optimism picks up in June
MADISON, WI (July 27, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the
Barnes campaign: UAW Wisconsin State CAP Council endorses Mandela Barnes for Governor
Today, United Auto Workers Wisconsin State CAP Council is endorsing Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. “My story is only possible because of UAW. My dad’s membership in UAW Local 1866 created the groundwork for my middle-class upbringing that opened
Cravillion campaign: Senator Lasee and Representative Bies endorse Nic Cravillion for Senate
NEW FRANKEN, WI — State Senate Candidate Nic Cravillion announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by two of the most influential conservative leaders in Northeast Wisconsin’s history – former State Senator Alan Lasee and State Representative Garey Bies. “Having served
Crowley tells ‘UpFront’ voters aren’t worried about old tweets
David Crowley, a Democratic candidate for governor, says voters “aren’t worried about tweets” from 2010 linked to an account registered to Crowley that included racist, homophobic and sexist posts.
Rep. Stubbs: Representative Shelia Stubbs joins Attorney Ben Crump, Family of Corey Ruiz for press conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, WI – This past Friday, July 24, 2026, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Corey Ruiz, a member of the Madison community who was shot and killed by a member of the Madison Police
Primary interview series: Harbridge challenging Green in 74th AD
Incumbent Chanz Green is looking to hold off Scott Harbridge in a rematch for the Republican nomination in northern Wisconsin’s 74th AD.
Primary interview series: Maniaci seeks to unseat Clancy in Milwaukee Assembly district
Bridget Maniaci, a small business owner and self-described progressive Democrat, is looking to unseat Rep. Ryan Clancy, D-Milwaukee, in his bid for another term in his Milwaukee Assembly seat.
DNC: In the states: Trump’s sweeping new tariffs will only make it harder for Americans to make ends meet
As working families struggle to afford basic necessities in Donald Trump’s failing economy, he is announcing yet another disastrous round of tariffs that will only raise prices even higher for Americans. From the beginning, Trump’s reckless trade war has spiked
Gov. Evers: Appoints Jeffrey Erickson to the Grant County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jeffrey Erickson to the Grant County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Craig R. Day’s retirement. Erickson will complete a term
WisGOP: ICYMI: Eric Toney slams Hong over shooting comments, calls her irresponsible
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Toney is calling out Francesca Hong’s reckless rhetoric after the Madison police shooting, and he’s right. Hong showed up to the protest and labeled the officer-involved shooting an “execution.” She didn’t wait for facts. She didn’t wait for
MOSES: Statement about the killing of Corey Ruiz
MOSES grieves the killing of Corey Ruiz by a Madison police officer, who shot and killed him on July 22 in broad daylight on Williamson Street in Madison. We lift up our prayers and support for the family, friends and
Crowley campaign: Republican Governors Association doubles down on its preferred candidate with another six figure ad buy, bringing total Wisconsin spending to $3.6 million
Milwaukee, WIs. — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) is escalating its unprecedented effort to influence Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, launching another six-figure television advertising buy in support of the candidate Republicans have chosen as their preferred general election opponent. With
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address, highlights efforts to support FoodShare, save Wisconsinites millions of dollars in penalty fees paid to the Trump administration
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Rep. Billings: Statement on Wisconsin Conservation Voters Conservation Honor Roll recognition
Contact: Rep. Jill Billings 608-237-9195 La Crosse – Yesterday, Wisconsin Conservation Voters recognized Representative Jill Billings as a Conservation Champion with a 100% voting record on their score card and named her as one of four legislators on their Conservation