Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition sue over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness
HUD’s Policy Shift Risks Forcing Hundreds of Wisconsin Households Into Homelessness MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is illegally upending supports for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with abrupt
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Denounces Trump admin plan to cut frigate program, undermine national security and jeopardize good Wisconsin jobs
Baldwin demands Navy action to maintain Wisconsin’s shipbuilding industry Baldwin was among chief supporters to bring frigate program to Wisconsin and has successfully secured investments in program since WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) denounced the Trump administration’s plan
Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints panels to hear challenges to state’s congressional map
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed separate three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits seeking new congressional lines, opening the door to new maps being in place ahead of the 2026 elections.
Institute for Reforming Government: Expands oversight and legal work with hire of Kevin Zielinski as associate counsel
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced that Kevin Zielinski has joined the organization as Associate Counsel for Legal Reform & Oversight, expanding the IRG team to 9.5 employees. WHY IT MATTERS: In this role, Kevin will
Capitol Chats: La Follette School’s Yackee expects ‘wild growth’ for new undergraduate public policy major
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, La Follette School of Public Affairs Director Susan Webb Yackee discusses a newly unveiled undergraduate major in public policy.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Plans to protect lawful congressional maps already in place
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court allowed two new legal challenges to the state’s congressional maps to continue forward by appointing two separate three-judge panels to hear the cases. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) had argued against such an appointment as any attempt to redraw the Congressional district lines in
Law Forward: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court orders, ready to litigate congressional districts
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland reacted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s appointment today of a three-judge panel in Law Forward’s Congressional redistricting case: “Law Forward is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a panel of three
Opportunity Wisconsin: As tariffs drive Thanksgiving dinners sky-high, Opportunity Wisconsin reminds Reps. Steil and Van Orden about their votes supporting them
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare their Thanksgiving menus this year, new data shows how tariffs are sending prices soaring and giving Wisconsin families sticker shock at the checkout this week. Experts agree that prices are being driven higher due
UW-Green Bay: From Lombardi to Lambeau: Honoring the Packers’ offensive game-changers
Green Bay, WI — The Green Bay Packers aren’t just a football team—they’re an enduring legend. From the storied beginnings at Lambeau Field to Lombardi’s championship dynasty and today’s gridiron greatness, the Packers have defined excellence for generations. Now, thanks
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Wisconsin Department of Health Services registered nurse Tricia Ploessl
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #280, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Nov. 26, 2025, in honor of Tricia Ploessl, who unexpectedly passed away in the course of her work as a nurse
U.S. Rep. Steil: Presents Burlington nurse with Health Care Worker of the Year Award
Elkhorn, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) presented Sam Porter, a nurse at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital and Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2025 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. “Health care professionals serve on the
Gov. Evers: Slams Trump Administration efforts to slash funding for critical homelessness prevention programs, joins multi-state lawsuit
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from making drastic and immediate changes and cuts to critical funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)
Marquette Law School: To host conversation on ‘Transforming Student Achievement Through Literacy,’ Dec. 2
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Research and Civic Education and Marquette’s College of Education are co-hosting “The Power of Reading: Transforming Student Achievement Through Literacy,” a special program with several of Wisconsin’s leading figures in
Madison Gas and Electric: To add more solar, battery storage and wind
Regulators approve purchase of shares in four projects in latest step toward achieving MGE’s net-zero carbon electricity goal. Madison, Wis., Nov. 25, 2025—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC
Strnad campaign: Ryan Strnad leaves WI governor’s race, will endorse David Crowley
“I, Ryan Strnad, citing low poll numbers and the inability to raise large sums of dollars needed to compete with the sophisticated group candidates in the democratic primary, have decided to leave the 2026 WI gubernatorial election effective immediately. Moving