Brennan campaign: Details plan to defend dur Democracy from Trump’s push for federal control
Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today outlined a comprehensive Plan to Defend Our Democracy to safeguard Wisconsin’s elections in response to President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections and allow the federal government to take control of voting in
Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law covers all zones in Wisconsin
Law increases weight limits for log haulers, transport of road salt/sand Effective Friday (Feb. 6) at 12:01 a.m., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will declare highways are officially frozen statewide and the frozen road law is in effect across
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tom Tiffany cozies up to right-wing extremist group that wants to ban books, censor curriculum
MADISON, Wis. — Just days after an endorsement from Donald Trump, Republican Congressman and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is wasting no time courting even more support from right-wing extremists in his tumultuous bid to be Wisconsin’s next governor, this
Sen. Spreitzer: Madison’s failure to count ballots does not reduce voter rights
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement regarding recent arguments from the City of Madison in Ayodabo v. City of Madison, which attempt to argue that the city had less responsibility to voters whose
Dane County: Selected for strategic Pretrial Planning project
DANE COUNTY – Dane County has been selected by the national Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) initiative to participate in Pathways to Pretrial Advancement, a competitive program supporting jurisdictions committed to improving fairness, effectiveness, and public safety in their pretrial justice
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Tariffs costing U.S. economy thousands of jobs monthly
FOX Business: “The Kansas City Fed economists estimated that the economy could’ve added 19,000 more jobs each month, on average, from January 2025 to August 2025 without tariff effects…” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new analysis by the
Rep. Vos: Blocks UW MIA Recovery Project funding
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Assembly Committee on Veteran and Military Affairs was scheduled to have an Executive Session on three bills, including Assembly Bill 641, which would provide funding for the UW MIA Recovery Project. The Chair skipped over
Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Meets with UW Health and Children’s Hospital regarding pause on gender-affirming care for minors
MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) held a constructive meeting with representatives from UW Health and Children’s Hospital regarding their recent decision to pause gender-affirming care for minors. The discussion focused on understanding the reasons
Taylor campaign: Eric Holder endorses Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This endorsement is part
Gov. Evers: Appoints Diane Meulemans to the Waupaca County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Diane Meulemans to the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by by the passing of Judge Raymond S. Huber. Meulemans will complete
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Repeat drug trafficker sentenced to 6 years
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Edward L. Jackson, III, 29, Rothschild, Wisconsin, was sentenced January 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine
Dept. of Instruction: State superintendent kicks off Career and Technical Education Month with visit to Beloit Memorial H.S.
BELOIT — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week with a visit to Beloit Memorial High School, underscoring the critical role CTE plays in connecting students to meaningful career pathways and the workforce. On Wednesday,
Mark Belling: For once, the Wisconsin GOP is united
The falling of two dominoes has left Republicans in Wisconsin, for the first time since the Scott Walker era, with a chance to unite for a year behind a candidate for governor and avoid the intraparty bloodbaths that have been suicidal.
Gregg Hoffmann: Some progress on PFAS
Gov. Tony Evers, the DNR and GOP lawmakers recently signaled a deal may be within reach to release around $132 million set aside to address PFAS contamination.
Tom Stolp: ‘Zombie’ Knowles-Nelson legislation isn’t worth celebrating … yet
A bipartisan path forward is achievable and straightforward.