Body camera and surveillance footage Surveillance footage only MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office is demanding an immediate and thorough investigation of Racine County’s juvenile detention center after a 15-year-old client was brutally assaulted by staff earlier this year. Surveillance and body camera footage from the May 27

Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress are burying their heads in the sand and ignoring their

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses Congressman Thomas Massie’s “Not A Trusted Organization Act” (NATO Act), a bill requiring the President to begin the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). For decades, Libertarians have warned that NATO—once championed as a

Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unequivocally opposes the legislative efforts, led by Rep. Lisa Subeck and Sen. Chris Larson, to abolish Wisconsin’s personal conviction exemption for childhood vaccinations. These governmental efforts to further erode parental and personal choice constitute a direct assault on medical freedom, bodily

December 16, 2025 (Madison) On December 5, Danielle Schroder of the Milwaukee-based MacGillis Law Group, LLC took the reins of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), Wisconsin’s trial lawyers association. She will serve as president for 2026. It is the culmination of several years of service to the organization as a

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds Congress for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bipartisan effort restores the ability of schools to serve whole

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “I championed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act from the start because it’s a straightforward, bipartisan solution that gets real, nutritious milk back into our schools and

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined small business owners from Main Street Action to address the impacts of the GOP’s ACA cuts and Tom Tiffany’s health care record. Right now, Republican politicians in D.C. like Tom Tiffany

Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement after being named Vice-Chair of the newly formed Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice: “I am honored to be named Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. This committee was established

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that Dane County will receive $100,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Byrne Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) to expand services for victims of gun violence and support community-driven violence prevention efforts. The grant, awarded through the Wisconsin Department of

Wisconsin Rapids, WI (December 15, 2025) – WFHR 1320 / 97.5 and parent Civic Media are excited to announce a format change launching today, blending essential local news coverage with beloved oldies music. Branded as “Local News and Timeless Hits,” the station will deliver CBS News at the top of each hour, feature

Madison, Wis. — Fraud attempts are no longer confined to clumsily-written messages or frantic pleas from celebrities supposedly stranded overseas. With the increasing accessibly and sophistication of artificial intelligence, bad actors can replicate the professional language of a trusted business, or the desperate tone of a family member in da… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, are providing details of the planned implosion on Friday, Dec. 19 for the WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Bridge project. The implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge is needed to allow

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for the Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Supreme Court this morning ordered that CCB and its sub-entities are “eligible for the religious purposes exemption to

(APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI) — Long-standing advocate for fair voting district maps and former Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Penny Bernard-Schaber was honored with the Making Democracy Work Awards by the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities at its Holiday Brunch on December 13 at Bubolz Nature Preserve. The award is

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice to investigate outside influence at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) will chair the committee. Felzkowski issued the following statement: Wisconsinites deserve

MADISON… Today, the Senate Committee on Organization formally announced the creation of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ). The committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the operations, priorities, and external influences affecting the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The committee is tasked with issuing a

MADISON, Wis. — Just in time for the holidays, and as Trump’s tariffs and Republicans’ MAGA budget bill increase everyday living costs, Wisconsinites are opening up their mail to find yet another increasing cost: their property tax bill. Republicans’ cruel actions have forced record numbers of school districts across the state to ask

Madison – Representatives Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following joint statement in response to the terrorist attack on those gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. It is with profound sadness that we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter urging President Donald