MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, Shadow President Elon Musk and Republicans announced a new, $4 billion cut to NIH medical research. This cut would devastate research into diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, and threaten more than 7,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic activity in Wisconsin alone. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Riley Vetterkind as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Communications Director. “We’re excited to welcome Riley to lead DOJ’s communication efforts,” said Attorney General Kaul. “I’m thankful he is joining DOJ to serve in this important role

MADISON, Wis.  – Today, the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters announced their endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The North Central States Council of Carpenters is dedicated to protecting and elevating economic and social conditions for Carpenters and Industrial Workers and represents nearly 27,000

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin announced its fundraising haul of $2.29 million since the beginning of 2025 which is over 40 times more than the same report in 2023. “After historic wins in November, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has continued to receive vast support to elect

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Growers in Districts 1, 2, and At-Large are eligible to nominate board members or be nominated.  Potato growers should receive a nomination

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced the launch of “Mascots on Main,” a new social media video campaign showcasing the strong relationships between Wisconsin’s constellation of 13 public universities and local businesses across the state. The campaign features university chancellors and their mascots visiting businesses that partner with the

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MADISON, Wisc. — On Monday, the Brittany Kinser for WI Kids campaign announced it will be filing reports today with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission showing more than $516,000 raised since she entered the race on December 15. Kinser’s campaign is backed by Wisconsinites from a wide range of backgrounds including parents,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a strategic plan for managing our state’s wildlife species and habitat and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s objectives. This strategic plan will guide how the DNR’s Wildlife Program prioritizes its resources and work in the coming

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and a coalition of civil rights and liberties organizations have filed a Title VII charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the American Bar Association (ABA). This filing comes on the heels of new executive orders and directives

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined a group of her colleagues in reintroducing the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would create a statutory right to obtain and use contraceptives and ensure health care providers have a right

MADISON – In a new television ad running statewide, grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent Jeff Wright promises, “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.” The ad highlights the crises caused at the Department of Public Instruction by incumbent Jill Underly, including a hidden hiring freeze, financial mismanagement

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – New digital billboard ads from Opportunity Wisconsin remind visitors to the Wisconsin Dells about President Trump’s plan to raise costs of gas, groceries, and even winter getaways, all in an effort to pay for new tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy and big corporations. The billboards, which

MADISON, Wis.  – The Department of Administration (DOA) today announced $11.8 million in grants to for the purchase of 15 public transit buses serving Janesville, Wausau, Green Bay, and Beloit. The new buses will replace old, inefficient buses using funding from the State of Wisconsin Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program. The

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has 2-year-old oak seedlings available for purchase. The seedlings are from Wisconsin’s Wilson State Nursery and are ready for planting. The seedlings are available because of a high-quality acorn crop and harvest in 2022. While many 1-year-old seedlings

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report, “Wisconsin’s Administrative Revolution: Lessons from the REINS Act,” on Monday outlining how the Wisconsin REINS Act likely slowed the creation of new regulations in Wisconsin, making the case for other states and the federal government to consider

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety has released the second edition of its Comprehensive School Safety Framework. This framework identifies model school safety practices and is designed for all Wisconsin school leaders to use as a guide and to adapt to fit their needs locally. 

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, in addition to his litigation role, will assume the position of Managing Vice President and oversee day-to-day operations of WILL as we continue to expand our litigation and policy work beyond just Wisconsin.    Additionally,