Ruth Conniff: After Charlie Kirk assassination, Van Orden fans the flames
As soon as the news broke that Kirk was shot while on stage at Utah Valley University, Van Orden began a stream of increasingly unhinged social media posts blaming Democrats and the media for the murder and declaring “the gloves are off.”
Patrick McIlheran: Tony Evers’ puzzlingly swift rejection of more education money
Could governor soften his view of new federal channel for donors’ generosity?
Frances Vavrus: 50 students hoping to study at UW-Madison caught in limbo. We need answers.
For our Wisconsin businesses to thrive, we need a workforce that knows the languages of our partners, navigates cultural differences, and excels in building global partnerships.
Kristen Brey: Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissent cuts through racial doublespeak on ICE roundups
The Supreme Court insists the Constitution is colorblind. But its ruling in a case about ICE roundups proves the opposite: it sees color very clearly.
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of reports 25‑16 through 25-22: Wisconsin Retirement System and Other Benefit Programs
We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 25-16), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 25-18), and the Supplemental Health Insurance
Rep. Gustafson: Assembly passes AB 211 with bipartisan support, strengthening Wisconsin’s clean air law and community health
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 211 on a bipartisan 57–37 vote, with support from leaders on both sides of the aisle. The bill strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law by updating outdated exemptions and establishing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help maintain a healthy herd this season: Avoid baiting and feeding deer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans
Rep. Snodgrass: Welcomes Representative Murphy to District 52
Appleton, WI – Representative Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Representative Murphy’s move to District 52: “I extend a warmhearted welcome to Representative Murphy and his wife as new residents of Assembly District 52. I look forward to representing them and
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: March and rally for Mexican Independence Day!
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Saturday, September 13th at 11:00AM CT, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be having a march and rally to honor Mexican Independence Day. We will begin the rally at the Mitchell Park Domes
Main Street Action PAC: Endorses Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
Madison, WI — Main Street Action PAC today announced its endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, citing her proven record of supporting small businesses and her commitment to building an economy that works for everyone. “Sarah Godlewski has
Republican Party of Dane County: Prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk this Friday at 5:30pm
Our Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk is this Friday (September 12th) at 5:30pm at the Wisconsin Capitol on the State Street side of the Capitol. We will meet by the Forward Wisconsin Statute, remember a hero of our movement, and
Gov. Evers: Secures federal disaster declaration approval for recent severe storms and historic flooding across Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Partial federal approval of the governor’s emergency declaration request to unlock nearly $30 million to help Wisconsin families and businesses rebuild and recover after extreme weather caused tens of millions of dollars in damages MADISON — At 7:48 p.m. CT today, the Evers Administration received official notice that the Trump Administration
Fox Cities Chamber: Next session of Leader Lab starts October 6
Fox Cities, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – Registration is open for the next sessions of the Fox Cities Chamber’s groundbreaking leadership program – “Leader Lab: Linking Organizational Culture and Leadership.” To date, almost 100 participants have gone through the program, and the
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Passage of recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin
State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez is excited to announce the unanimous passage Of AJR 83 by the Wisconsin State Assembly recognizing September 15th to October 15th 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin. State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez, issues a heartfelt thank you to all the Bi-Partisan
Rep. Sheehan: Introduces the Kids First bill package
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Kids First bill package. This package includes a general aid increase to school funding, an additional line to your itemized tax bill displaying the cost of voucher schools, and highlights the