Law Forward, ACLU, Common Cause: Fight to protect Wisconsin voters’ private data from Trump administration demand
Groups urge federal court to dismiss DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a brief Friday on behalf of Common Cause and individual Wisconsin voters urging a federal
Wisconsin National Guard: Sharpens readiness during presidio endeavor wargame
MADISON, Wis. – The inaugural event included participants from the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint, Army and Air Staffs, Wisconsin Emergency Management, U.S. Northern Command, and National Guard Bureau. Ryan Kennedy and John Griese, wargame designers and facilitators supporting NGB’s Wargaming and
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association: Commends Senator Van Wanggaard on a life of public service
Madison – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) extends its heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) for his many years of public service to the people of Wisconsin, particularly as he prepares to retire from
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Milwaukee County releases RFP for redevelopment of medical examiner’s office site
MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified developers to acquire and redevelop the soon-to-be-former Medical Examiner’s Office property at 933 West Highland Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee. Originally built in 1931, the 1.07‑acre parcel includes an approximately 58,000‑square‑foot
Evers signs bill to provide $73M for FoodShare program, bar spending benefits on candy, soda
Dem Gov. Tony Evers signed a GOP push to ban food stamps from being used to buy candy and soda. In exchange, the governor got $72.7 million in additional state money and more positions in the Department of Health Services largely to ensure the state doesn’t lose federal aid for the program.
UW-Green Bay: Together we rise! Make your mark during UW-Green Bay’s annual Giving Day
For one day only, Thursday, April 2, 2026, you can spark change that lasts! Green Bay, WI –On Thursday, April 2, 2026, UW-Green Bay is rallying the region to Rise with them. The University’s annual Giving Day is back – fueled
Dept. of Transportation: Merrimac Ferry opens for the 2026 season
The COLSAC III ferry across the Wisconsin River has opened for the 2026 season. Commonly known as the Merrimac ferry, the COLSAC III operates free of charge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to carry WIS 113 traffic
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “The mission of the Department of Homeland Security has never been more important. Securing our borders
Van Orden campaign: Cooke touts NRDC endorsement from radical anti-energy climate group
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke is touting an endorsement from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a radical climate group that is hellbent on destroying American energy. NRDC has a long record of backing Biden-Harris’ extreme anti-energy policies that would crush Wisconsin’s
Barnes campaign: Talks Freezing the Rates with civic media
WATCH HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with Civic Media’s Daybreak with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson to talk about his plan to Freeze the Rates. Wisconsin families have seen the highest rate increases in the Midwest. Mandela Barnes laid out his plan to stand
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Juneau County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which could be possible from a timber harvest in Juneau County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
WisDems: Leader-Telegram: GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany did not vote for Blatnik Bridge funding he recently touted
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Leader-Telegram points out that Tom Tiffany did not vote for funding to replace the Blatnik Bridge, despite releasing a recent statement seemingly taking a victory lap for the funding that neglects to mention this fact. The
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 16th anniversary of the ACA, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are to blame for Wisconsin families facing rising health care costs
Today is the sixteenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, and hardworking Wisconsin families are paying for Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s failure to extend ACA tax credits. Premiums are higher and affordable options are shrinking, leaving many families in Wisconsin
Sen. Drake: And Milwaukee residents call out state Legislature for failing to keep Milwaukee streets safe
MADISON- Today Senator Dora Drake was joined by Milwaukee Vision Zero advocates for a press conference on the legislature’s failure to keep Milwaukee streets safe from reckless driving incidents by failing to advance Senate Bill 375 despite public outcry from victims
Forward Together Wisconsin, Green Homeowners United: Wisconsin home natural gas rates spiked in March, MKE area sees 58% increase in one year
A review of consumer bills shows large market price jumps in home natural gas costs. Energy assessments are an important first step to providing homeowners with relief through low-cost or free home insulation. MILWAUKEE—If you felt your energy bills seemed higher, it