Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart for allegedly deceiving drivers and customers over delivery
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Thursday entered into a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated
Ruth Conniff: JD Vance struggles to sell Van Orden and Trump to tariff-battered Wisconsin
The visit, aimed at shoring up vulnerable Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden ahead of the 2026 midterms, was part of a post-State of the Union victory lap Vance is taking to market the so-called Golden Age of prosperity Trump claims he and the Republicans have delivered to rural and blue-collar voters. It’s a tough sell.
Scott Walker: Swing-state showdown: Wisconsin Supreme Court election carries presidential stakes
Conservatives must mobilize to defend voter ID and constitutional reforms.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for nine seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 27 through March 27, 2026.
Paul Fanlund: The Black Business Hub is another Madison success story
Led by Urban League of Greater Madison president and CEO Ruben Anthony, the sleek and modern Black Business Hub on South Park Street is bubbling with business activity.
Mike Nichols: Grades now hyper-inflated at UW-Madison
Canadian universities have a remedy
Evers rules out rebates in tax deal, says general school aids needs boost
Gov. Tony Evers ruled out using some of the state’s $2.5 billion surplus to send taxpayers rebates as he expressed hope he’ll meet in the coming weeks with GOP legislative leaders to hash out a deal.
Milwaukee Election Commission: Announces polling location changes for 2026–2027 election season
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is announcing several polling location changes that will take effect in the 2026–2027 election season. These new polling locations will be activated starting with the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. Not all voters will see
UW-Green Bay: Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership names Regional Leader Barb LaMue as new Executive in Residence
Green Bay, Wis.— At the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership Celebrate 2026 event this afternoon, Barb LaMue was announced as the Institute’s next Executive in Residence (EIR.) LaMue will succeed Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods, who
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Praises Vice President Vance for affordability message during Plover visit
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauded Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks on the economy and the cost of living during a visit to Pointe Precision Inc in Plover on Thursday. The vice president highlighted the Trump Administration’s work to
Vance urges Wisconsinites to reelect Van Orden during Plover stop
Vance spoke at Pointe Precision, a machining facility in Van Orden’s 3rd CD, to tout Trump administration policies following the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
WisDems: ICYMI: Senator Tammy Baldwin, business owners, WisDems Vice-Chair hold press call in response to JD Vance’s visit
MADISON, Wis. — Today, US Senator Tammy Baldwin, manufacturing business owners Sachin Shivaram and Kyle Lafond, and WisDems Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski, held a virtual press call in response to JD Vance’s visit and event with Derrick Van Orden. Wisconsin business leaders
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA upgrades health care infrastructure
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA today announced infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care. These projects are part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair and improve department health care facilities in fiscal year 2026 via
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Wisconsinites urge lawmakers to support FoodShare, prevent Wisconsinites from paying hundreds of millions of dollars in penalty fees to the Trump Administration
MADISON — Agribusinesses, hunger relief organizations, and advocacy groups from across Wisconsin recently held a press conference in Madison urging lawmakers to approve key investments and resources designed to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from having to pay as much as $205 million in penalty fees to the Trump
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Statement announcing flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Jesse Jackson
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins those honoring the late Reverend Jesse Jackson by directing the flags displayed outside the City Hall complex be lowered to half-staff. The recognition will continue until Monday, March 1, 2026. “Jesse Jackson was a civil