Don Leake: Pushing back against partisan redistricting
With its recent decision in Abbott v. League of United Latin American Citizens, the US
Supreme Court has opened the door wide to partisan redistricting. What other
conclusion can be made?
Robert Nigh: Why Wisconsin needs Farm Bureau health plans
When my dad passed away in 1966, our family lost their primary health insurance overnight. My name is Robert Nigh, and I’m a dairy farmer from Vernon County, and this is a story that has repeated itself through three generations of my family.
Lawyer in maps case tells ‘UpFront’ he’s looking to ‘28 for resolution on congressional lines
“We do believe that voters are disenfranchised every time that we go to the polls without those fair maps, but I don’t know that it’s really realistic at this point to have those for the 2026 elections.”
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Condemns antisemitic attack in Australia and underscores urgent need for legislative action in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Earlier today, at a public Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, at least 15 people, ranging in age from 10 to 87, were shot and killed during an antisemitic mass shooting, with dozens more critically injured. Senator Habush
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Wisconsin in Dodge County dairy herd
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in dairy cattle
WisDems: Jewish Caucus, chair, on antiemitic terrorist attack in Australia
In response to the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah festival in Australia, which left at least 11 dead, WisDems Jewish Caucus co-chairs Ann Jacobs and Dustin Klein, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker, released the following statements: Ann Jacobs, WisDems Jewish
Sen. Wirch: Statement on Bondi Beach shooting
Madison, WI – Early Sunday morning, two shooters opened fire on hundreds of Jewish faithful gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia. Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement regarding the shooting: “No one
Forward Latino: Condemns deadly attack on Jewish Community!
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the violent and deadly attack on members of the Jewish
WisDems: Advent calendar surprise: Tom Tiffany is a health care coverage nightmare for Wisconsin
Tom Tiffany admitted the GOP has no plan to prevent ACA premium increases Tiffany voted against expanding Badgercare Tiffany helped write a plan to raise the age of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security MADISON, Wis. — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has a long
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition secure court victory preventing Trump Administration from unlawfully cutting billions in disaster preparedness funding
Summary Judgment Prevents Trump Administration from Illegally Shutting Down the FEMA BRIC Program MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 20 states yesterday won summary judgment in their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to
Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law begins Sunday for northern half of Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the region as Zones 1 and 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered
Dept. of Justice: Waushara County OID records – October 16, 2025
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Recently, Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink issued his decision regarding the death of Timothy Lehman which occurred on October 16, 2025 in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for
Dept. of Justice: City of Fort Atkinson OID records – October 25, 2025
Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Logan Krahn which occurred on October 26, 2025 in the city of Fort Atkinson, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law
Wassgren campaign: Champions President Trump during 7th Congressional District campaign stop
News8000 — WATCH A Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District said his views closely align with President Trump during a campaign stop Thursday in Chippewa Falls. The Ashland native and corporate lawyer is running with the economy top of
Gov. Evers: Appoints Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement. Koxlien will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Erica Koxlien