Rep. Cruz: Public education needs broad investment, not special treatment for a single charter school
Assembly Education Committee Democrats submitted testimony today opposing Assembly Bill 818, which would authorize the Office of Educational Opportunity to designate one independent charter school for additional state funding. The testimony, submitted as a joint letter from Representatives Francesca Hong,
Brennan campaign: Statement on Tom Tiffany’s refusal to watch Minneapolis Video
Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for Governor Joel Brennan today criticized Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany for his failure to act following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. Congressman Tiffany, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, has
Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles: Announces appointment of Amy Larson to represent Supervisory District 15
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, County Board Chair Patrick Miles announced the appointment of Amy Larson to the Dane County Board of Supervisors representing Supervisory District 15 on the far west side of Madison and the south side
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Kristi Noem to resign immediately
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign in light of lawless Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the killing of two U.S. citizens on her watch, and her subsequent
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tom Tiffany says he doesn’t know what happened … but it must be Democrats’ fault
MADISON, Wis. — Several days after the murder of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, U.S Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany claims he has neither seen the widely reported video of the killing nor heard the widely reported
Dept. of Instruction: Announces private schools registered for Private School Choice Programs for 2026-27 school year
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2026-27
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites protest GOP reckless use of militant ICE force
MADISON, Wis. — Following the execution of American citizen Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend, thousands of Wisconsinites took to the streets to protest the GOP’s dangerous and un-American militant campaign. From La Crosse
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Hosts public safety roundtable on community violence intervention efforts
MILWAUKEE – During a roundtable at the Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center, County Executive David Crowley led a discussion to highlight the Credible Messenger Program that aims to improve public safety and support local youth involved in the justice system
Law Forward: Files amicus brief defending Wisconsin’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant program
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward filed an amicus brief Monday with the Wisconsin Supreme Court defending the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant program, a need-based financial aid initiative designed to improve college retention and completion rates. The brief,
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins summary judgment against Trump administration attempt to block EV infrastructure funding
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition have secured a win blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to illegally withhold billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. In
Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition: Affordability tops voter concerns – Wisconsin must act now to protect patients from predatory PBM practices
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites continue to struggle with rising costs for food, housing, childcare, and health care, patient advocates are urging lawmakers to take immediate action on Senate Bill 203 and Assembly Bill 173, known as “Cole’s Act,” to
Steven Walters: Legislators adjourn in two months, will any bills get passed?
One traditional rule — any bill that hasn’t passed one house of the Legislature by now, the second year of a legislative session, has little chance of becoming law — doesn’t apply so much anymore.
LaKeshia Myers: Wisconsin’s proposed constitutional question: a wolf in sheep’s clothing
The proposed constitutional amendment on diversity, equity, and inclusion set for the 2026 ballot isn’t about fairness—it’s about dismantling decades of progress toward genuine opportunity for all Wisconsinites.
Lisa Elliott and Jill Oelslager: Don’t penalize retired WI teachers who return to classrooms
Authorizing the provisions within Senate Bill 170 would allow retired teachers the option to return to the classroom without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.
Michael Lucas: Nullify the car kill switch
An amendment preventing enforcement of an unconstitutional federal requirement to install anti-drunk driving technology in all vehicles failed to pass in the House. Time to go back to federalist basics and nullify.