American Bridge 21st Century: ICYMI: Maria Lazar says Wisconsin Supreme Court “can’t be bought” — while cashing billionaire checks
New reporting from Heartland Signal raises serious questions about conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar’s claim that “you can’t buy this court” — as multiple billionaires have maxed out donations to her campaign. At a Jan. 28 forum, Lazar brushed off concerns
Castañeda campaign: Announces launch party and fundraiser for 76th Assembly District campaign
Madison community invited to celebrate and meet the candidate MADISON, WI — Tony Castañeda, candidate for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, invites the community to his official campaign Launch Party and Fundraiser on Thursday, February 19th, from 5–8 PM at The Cardinal Bar
Ahsan campaign: Attorney Huma Ahsan advances to general election for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1
MADISON, Wis— Huma Ahsan’s grassroots, volunteer-driven campaign advances to the April 7 general election for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1. In the Feb. 17 primary, Dane County voters supported the message and fundamental principles of the passionate, start-up campaign.
Rep. Vining: Signs letter asking speaker to allow for vote on Gail’s Law to increase access to breast cancer screenings
MADISON – Assembly Democrats – led by Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) – submitted a letter requesting that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos allow a vote on Gail’s Law, a bill to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screens (2025 Assembly Bill
Rep. Gundrum: Responds to Governor Evers’ State of the State address
Madison, WI – State Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address: “Last night, Governor Evers outlined his priorities for Wisconsin, but he also placed responsibility on the Legislature
UW-Milwaukee: Reminding people they’re talking to chatbots may be ineffective or even harmful, researchers say
Concerns that chatbot use can cause mental and physical harm have prompted policies that require AI chatbots to deliver regular or constant reminders that they are not human. In an opinion paper published Feb. 18 in the Cell Press journal Trends in
Institute for Reforming Government: Government in the shadows: Gov. Evers, AG Kaul, DPI and other officials failing to comply with public records law
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has waited over eight months for records on DOJ immigration enforcement and the Evers Administration’s Office of Environmental Justice, reflecting a disturbing pattern of delayed transparency and accountability. WHY IT MATTERS:
Law Forward: Victory guarantees Wisconsinites can return absentee ballots to polling locations on Election Day
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – Law Forward announced a major victory in Luedtke vs. Yunker, which ensures voters can return absentee ballots to their polling locations on Election Day. The case was originally filed by the City Attorney of Brookfield and sought to
Senate pulls stewardship bills from calendar amid lack of needed GOP support
GOP Sen. Pat Testin, who co-authored the package, told WisPolitics his efforts to get at least 17 Republican votes for the proposal had fallen short. Now, the only path forward to extend the program is to get his Senate Republican colleagues to get behind the bills that cleared the Assembly last month, Testin said.
Always On Energy Research: Wisconsin’s electricity affordability crisis: New report shows prices over double since 2001, urges PSC to prevent premature plant closures
Wisconsin – Wisconsin families and businesses are facing skyrocketing electricity costs that have eroded the state’s once-competitive edge, according to a new report from Always On Energy Research (AOER). The report, “Electricity Affordability in Wisconsin: How Wisconsin Has Lost Its Competitive
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteer campground hosts for 2026 season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve as volunteer campground hosts. Opportunities are available at DNR properties in
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Jack Link inducted into Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame
MADISON – John “Jack” Link was announced as the newest inductee of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame, a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association. Born and raised in Minong, Wisconsin, Link learned
Dept. of Workforce Development: ICYMI: Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin won $7.3 million to fund new workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors
MADISON – In his Feb. 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has received $7.3 million in competitive grant funding to build workforce skills in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence
Climate Power: ICYMI: Gov. Evers calls out Trump Administration’s failures in State of the State address
Madison, WI – During last night’s State of the State Address, Governor Tony Evers underscored Wisconsin’s progress in economic and workforce development over the last seven years of his Administration, while warning that reckless decisions in Washington threaten to undermine that
James Causey: Jesse Jackson gave Black leaders blueprint for future
Before high-priced attorneys began to get involved in cases of police killings of African Americans, activists like Jesse Jackson would travel to cities to draw attention to these issues.