WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘The Person.’ The spot features a domestic abuse survivor highlighting Judge Brad Schimel’s lifelong dedication to protecting women, children, and sexual assault survivors.  WATCH ‘THE PERSON HERE’ OR BELOW:  “As a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge,

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz will speak on Women’s History as the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County celebrates Women’s History Month at its March 17 meeting. The Party will also be honoring the women who are elected to represent Milwaukee County. The meeting of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County

After a tense and unprecedented series of events leading up to our March 15 District 8Caucus, we are proud to announce that the caucus was successfully held, resulting in adecisive victory for Ken Sikora as District Chair, alongside Dean Neubert as Vice Chair,Dixon Wolfe as Secretary, and Myra Chand as

ELROY, Wisc. — Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced today that he has endorsed Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Thompson said, “Brittany Kinser is a beacon of hope in a landscape of failures across Wisconsin’s schools that harm our children and grandchildren’s ability to thrive and

We are so pleased and proud to announce that three of our candidates have won in the ASM elections Wednesday night — Gabo Samoff for College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Student Finance Services Committee, Bobby Gronert for College of Letters and Science and Student Finance Services Committee and

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, to make public legally protected whistleblower disclosures showing the FBI, as part of its A… Please log in to access

Madison, WI- Today, findings were released from a University of Wisconsin – Madison internal review of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Education Achievement (DDEEA) after UW-Madison’s Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), LaVar Charleston, was removed from his position in January and returned to his faculty appointment

Main Street Alliance, 9to5 Wisconsin, Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed, and Motherhood For Good will gather in Madison on Tuesday, March 18th to rally at the Capitol and meet with lawmakers to fight for the needs of Main Street and working families.  This coalition of business owners and workers will be focused on advocating for

Pewaukee – This week, the Wisconsin Assembly passed a series of public safety bills aimed at enhancing safety in both communities and schools. This legislation includes placing Student Resource Officers in Milwaukee Public Schools, broadening the guidelines for towing and impounding vehicles driven by reckless drivers, revoking the supervision or

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MADISON, Wisc. – In case you missed it, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Thursday that three more Milwaukee Public School (MPS) buildings have been forced to close their doors due to dangerous levels of lead. In response to the latest closures, Superintendent Candidate for the Department of Public Instruction, Brittany Kinser, issued

Wisconsin received notice last Friday that the USDA is abruptly terminating the 2025 Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA) mid-implementation, which will cause lasting harm to nearly 300 local farms in Wisconsin and the food pantries that depend on their food. From 2023 to 2024, the LFPA program supported over

EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this release stated the incorrect deadline for feedback. That error has been corrected below. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to submit their input on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting season zones and splits. Highlights from the proposed season structure

MADISON, Wis. — On Tuesday, March 18, Gov. Tim Walz will join Wisconsin Democrats for a People v. Musk grassroots town hall event in Eau Claire. Wisconsinites will gather to hear from Gov. Walz and featured speakers on the influence of Elon Musk in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, where Musk-backed groups have already

Madison, Wis. – This week, Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) met with constituents advocating for the continuation of funding for the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program in the upcoming 2025-2027 State Budget. This program is the state of Wisconsin’s main source of funding for conservation efforts and updates to outdoor recreation spaces.

New resource includes interactive map, real-time updates and district-specific flyers MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new webpage dedicated to providing real-time updates, critical information, and resources related to federal funding for public schools and libraries across the state. The tools available on the webpage include real-time updates