Annie Kraus, Sandy Pasch and Rachel Buff: Don’t weaponize our Jewish identity to silence free speech in Wisconsin
A proposed Wisconsin law adopting an official definition of antisemitism conflates legitimate criticism of Israel with actual antisemitism.
Alliant Energy: New 100 MW battery now storing, releasing energy in Grant County
MADISON, Wis. (October 16, 2025) – Alliant Energy announces the successful integration of its first 100- megawatt (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Placed next to the company’s 200-MW solar project in Grant County, the newly operational battery captures and stores excess energy generated
WisDems: Democratic Party of Wisconsin announces Hannah Mullen as executive director
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker announced Hannah Mullen would be the new Executive Director. Mullen, who has been with the WisDems since 2017, most recently served as the Party’s Deputy Executive Director. Upon making the
Louis Fortis: We need to push back
We are a democracy, and the power of our citizens still reigns supreme.
U.S. Rep. Steil: Raises over $890,000 in Q3, reports $4.23 million cash on Hand
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised more than $890,000 for his campaign committees in the third quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign will also report $4.23 million cash on hand. After the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued
A Better Wisconsin Together: Maria Lazar’s bizarre comments on wrongly decided court decisions
MADISON, Wis. — During a recent interview on right-wing talk radio, conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar did not know the most basic details of perhaps the most infamous U.S. Supreme Court case in our nation’s legal history. Dred Scott
UW-Eau Claire: College of Nursing to host nursing seminar Oct. 23-24
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire College of Nursing will host the Mary C. & Fred Bliss Contemporary Nursing Seminar Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23 and 24, on campus. Dr. Maxim Topaz, the Elizabeth Standish Gill associate professor of nursing at Columbia University School
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany have a documented history of fighting to rip health care from Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — With health care premiums set to more than double for working families, Derrick Van Orden is dismissing continued funding as “partisan demands” while Tom Tiffany is directing Republican colleagues to “hold firm” in their position that could raise health care
The Next 50: Announces endorsement of three battleground State Legislative leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next 50 today announced endorsements of three proven leaders in battleground state legislatures who are skilled legislators, building Democratic power, and showing what’s possible when we invest in next-generation leadership: Georgia House Minority Whip Sam Park, Wisconsin
Sen. Hutton: Bill to curb UW online course surcharges receives Public Hearing in Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to limit add-on fees at Universities of Wisconsin campuses — Senate Bill 532 — received a public hearing today in the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges. SB 532 would prohibit UW
State Senate Democratic Committee: Kickoff Affordable Wisconsin Tour At Necedah Cranberry Farm
NECEDAH, WI – Senate Democrats kicked off their Affordable Wisconsin Tour today in Necedah, Wisconsin at Cranberry Creek. Senators Dianne Hesselbein, Sarah Keyeski, Brad Pfaff, and Jodi Habush Sinykin toured the farm and heard from the owners on the struggles farmers across our state are facing. This visit
Fox Cities Chamber: Announces next Fox Talk: ‘“Ignite Your Brand: From Social Media to the Winner’s Circle”
FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 15, 2025) – Registration is now open for the next Fox Cities Chamber Fox Talks session, “Ignite Your Brand: From Social Media to the Winner’s Circle,” to be held on Wednesday, November 19, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Community First
State ended fiscal year with $4.6B surplus, up $268M from projections
The Legislative Fiscal Bureau had previously projected the state would end the fiscal year on June 30 with a $4.3 billion surplus. The newest report put the general fund balance at $4.6 billion.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Urges state lawmakers to return power to local communities
DE PERE — Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) sent a letter to the chairs of the Wisconsin State Legislature’s committees on energy and utilities, urging swift consideration of Senate Bill 3 and Assembly Bill 7, which would rightfully restore local
Institute for Reforming Government: New school choice enrollment numbers show growth slowing statewide
Baby bust rears its head in school enrollment numbers Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Department of Public Instruction’s release of 2025-2026 school choice and charter enrollment numbers. WHY IT MATTERS: