Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Announces 2026 State Convention
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its 2026 State Convention April 24–26, 2026, at Treehaven UW–Stevens Point in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The annual convention brings together libertarians from across the state to conduct party business, connect with activists, and
Sen. Habush Sinykin, Sen. Ratcliff: Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice is a political farce
Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) held another public hearing to hear testimony from Attorney General Josh Kaul. The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and
Rodriguez calls for school cell phone ban
Dem gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez called for a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools and barring online platforms from using features like infinite scroll and autoplay to maximize screen time for those under 18.
Taylor touts her work with sexual assault, domestic violence survivors in new ad
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor released the second TV ad of her campaign, touting her work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Rep. Phelps: Reacts to lawsuit on school funding
MADISON, WI – On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a coalition of parents, educators, advocates, and school districts filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature, alleging an unconstitutional failure to fund public education. The suit was filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. State
Capitol Chats: U.S. Sen. Johnson says Democrats ‘want to make it easy to cheat’ in elections
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, discusses Tuesday’s State of the Union address, Democrats’ criticism of immigration enforcement, the Supreme Court striking down the Trump administration’s tariffs and the fate of the SAVE America Act in the Senate.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill in Trempealeau County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Trempealeau County. Runoff has impacted two unnamed tributaries to Beaver Creek. On Feb. 23, in response to concerns received via the confidential
League of Women Voters: Distributes bilingual U.S. Constitutions
MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County will distribute bilingual U.S. Constitution booklets in the city’s Spanish-speaking communities through the League’s Comité por el voto latino/Latinx Voter Outreach (AKA El Comité). El Comité bilingual volunteers focus on
Rep. Neylon: Advocates push for bipartisan cryptocurrency staking legislation during Senate Committee hearing
MADISON, WI – Blockchain advocates were in the State Capitol this week to show support for legislation that would allow cryptocurrency owners in Wisconsin to earn millions through a service known as staking – which is already allowed in 46
Rural Voices USA: Trump silent on looming farm crisis as Congress misses E15 vote deadline
Trump touts economy despite thousands of struggling farm families; Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on today’s deadline; House Democrats demand action WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural Voices USA today called out President Trump and Congressional Republicans for abandoning American farmers,
City of Madison: Lane reduction on University Avenue starting Monday, March 2
Starting 7:00 am on Monday, March 2nd, R. G Huston will begin the first phase of construction on Hawthorne Court. This project will be completed in multiple phases and will impact University Avenue, N. Lake Street, and W. Dayton Street
UW-Stevens Point: Robert Brinkmann named chancellor
MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces resolution recognizing “HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as “HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day.” This is a call to action to
Universities of Wisconsin: Robert Brinkmann named chancellor of UW-Stevens Point
MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He
WisDems: Far-right anti-abortion group endorses extremist Maria Lazar
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the right-wing, anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Council sang Maria Lazar’s praises in their endorsement of her as Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice. “Wisconsin Family Council’s ringing endorsement of Maria Lazar proves what Lazar has already made clear