State Senate Democratic Committee: Three years after Dobbs: Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support reproductive freedom, Howard Marklein and Rob Hutton do not
MADISON, WI – Three years ago today, the ultra-conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away access to abortion for women across the country. Despite the fact that Wisconsin residents overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to choose, Badger State Republicans have continuously attacked
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On third anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reminder that Van Orden and Steil want to ban abortion
Three years after Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil cheered on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and rip reproductive rights away from Wisconsinites, the three continue to side with anti-abortion extremists over Wisconsin women. Van Orden and Steil
Gov. Evers: Releases statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in WMC Inc v. DNR
MADISON — In a 5-2 decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce reporting and clean up for harmful contaminants like PFAS and upheld Wisconsin’s Spills Law, which regulates parties responsible for discharging
Institute for Reforming Government: Court Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Courts hands a win to bureaucracy
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The ruling cements widespread power for bureaucrats and throws
Mnookin directs UW-Madison leaders to cut spending amid federal, state uncertainty
In addition to what’s happening at the federal level, Mnookin’s communication comes as work on the budget has hit an impasse in the GOP-controlled Legislature.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Appoints Catherine Giljohann as General Counsel
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Catherine Giljohann as DATCP’s General Counsel. “Attorney Giljohann’s legal background and her experience serving in various senior government roles has uniquely prepared her
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Statement on the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, June 24, 2025
(Brookfield, WI) – Today, June 24, 2025, marks the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director Dan Miller offers his remarks on this significant day in the Pro-Life
Supreme Court rules DNR doesn’t have to identify PFAS as hazardous before ordering cleanup
The state Supreme Court today ruled that the DNR doesn’t have to identify PFAS and other contaminants as hazardous materials before responsible parties must take steps to clean up the pollution. In the 5-2 decision, the court ruled the agency
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Advances strategic growth with a new Director of Science and Innovation
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, today announced the appointment of Jim Eckberg as the new Director of Science and Innovation. Edge is committed to advancing
A Better Wisconsin Together: Support for abortion rights remains strong in Wisconsin on third anniversary of MAGA U.S. Supreme Court justices overturning Roe v. Wade
MADISON, Wis. — On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, and as polling continues to show that a majority of Wisconsin voters support safe and legal abortion care, A Better Wisconsin Together is urging
Cooke campaign: State Senator Brad Pfaff endorses Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s third congressional district
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff endorses Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Pfaff, who represents La Crosse, Vernon, Monroe and Trempeleau counties, was the 2022 nominee for Congress in WI-03. “I am proud
TUE AM Update: Assembly to take up bills on elections, nuclear energy, judicial security
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly meets today to take up several bills, including measures related to elections, judicial security and nuclear power. One bill would create a process for candidates who have suspended their campaigns to opt out of
Milwaukee Press Club: Ask us anything–and have a drink. Milwaukee journalists sit for your questions at Newsroom Pub
MILWAUKEE – Local journalists will be answering, not asking the questions, at an upcoming free event. We’re inviting the public to ask us anything when we get together on Monday, July 14, at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St. The
Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC): Calls for criminal investigation: Wisconsin DHS finds MPS mishandled lead remediation, but imposed $6000 fine is not enough
Milwaukee, WI – FLAC has been watching the city government, including MPS, ignore the problem of lead in our water and deflect accountability for decades. It comes as no surprise that MPS mishandled lead remediation, when they have never taken
Sen. Wimberger: Audit Committee Co-Chair releases new data on staffing bloat across UW System
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) issued the following statement after releasing new data showing a significant growth of staff across the entire University of Wisconsin System, despite a decline in its total number of enrolled students, over the past ten years: