Supreme Court overturns Legislature’s power to suspend administrative rules
A split state Supreme Court today overturned the Legislature’s power to suspend administrative rules, ending decades of lawmakers having the power to at least temporarily block agency regulations.
Wisconsin Environment Research & Policy Center: Pathogen risk found at 77% of Wisconsin coastal beaches tested in 2024
MILWAUKEE – As Wisconsinites return to local beaches this summer, a new report released on Tuesday warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2024, 77% of Wisconsin Great Lakes beaches tested were potentially
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Hail Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Evers v Marklein
Madison, WI—In a landmark decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that legislative committee vetoes of administrative rules violate the state constitution. Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA), Save Our Water (S.O.H2O), and Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV) praised the ruling as a major victory
Cooke campaign: Raises over $935K in second quarter of 2025
CONTACT press@cookeforwisconsin.com EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced that it raised $936,611 in the second quarter of 2025. The Cooke campaign received financial support from over 17,800 individual donors with
TUE AM Update: Berrien’s PAC raises $1.2 million; Evers knocks Van Orden suggestion he played role in hospital assessment
From WisPolitics … — The PAC created by businessman and possible gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien to advance conservative causes and back Republicans raised $1.2 million in the nearly three months after its launch, the group said. A spokesperson said Berrien
Bridges Library System: Wisconsin public libraries invite patrons to speak up for federal library funding with postcard campaign
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Public libraries across Wisconsin are joining together to help library users make their voices heard in support of continued federal library funding. Patrons are invited to visit their local library to write a postcard to their U.S. Senators
UW Office of Business & Entrepreneurship: Free small business clinic July 31 Ashland, WI
(MADISON, WI) –The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Northwood Technical College, and Ashland Area Development Corporation will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, July 31,
MON PM Update: Jacobson running to challenge Marklein with second Dem already in race
From WisPolitics … — Dem state Rep. Jenna Jacobson announced today she’ll seek to challenge GOP state Sen. Howard Marklein in one of the most closely watched legislative races in 2026. Jacobson, D-Oregon, made her announcement in front of a
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: “YES!” – Derrick Van Orden cheers about ripping health care and food away from Wisconsinites
In case you missed it last week, Derrick Van Orden proved for the millionth time he is unfit to serve Wisconsinites. Van Orden’s response to a post that says “17 million people just lost health care. 18 million kids just lost school meals.
Protect Our Jobs: Launches ad calling out Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s (WI-03) vote to raise Wisconsin families’ electricity bills
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Protect Our Jobs, an eight-figure campaign defending clean energy workers and local economies across the country, today announced a new ad buy calling out Rep. Van Orden’s (WI-03) vote for the Republican Tax Law, which will crater
U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads colleagues with legislation to honor veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced H.R. 3999, theAmerican Flags to Honor Our Vetera… Please
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Statement on the removal of funding for the 6th Street reconstruction project
“Among the harmful cuts congressional Republicans recently enacted is a de-appropriation of money from the USDOT Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program. In Milwaukee, this means the Federal government will no longer fund the $34-million reconstruction of the 6th Street
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Finstad lead letter urging Canada to mitigate wildfire risk
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a letter to Canada’s Ambassador urging stronger forest management practices to mitigate wildfire risk. The call
Jacobson campaign: Launches campaign for Wisconsin state Senate in the 17th District
CONTACT: press@wisenatedems.org RIDGEWAY, WI – This morning, outside of the closed Ridgeway Elementary School, State Representative Jenna Jacobson officially announced her candidacy for the 17th District’s State Senate seat. Establishing a clear contrast between her long record of standing up for the
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces summer 2025 office hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Congressional staff from his office will be hosting office hours throughout July. Outreach staff from Pocan’s district office will be available to constituents seeking help with federal agencies or looking to issue