WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Defend America Action is releasing a new report, first published by Common Dreams, on how Donald Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill is making America unaffordable. Because Trump and Republicans gutted health care and food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, nearly 15 million Americans are set to lose health coverage, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees that are eligible to be elected to two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Beginning July 10, 2026, cranberry growers have until August 15 to vote on the following candidates: Asa Bennett, Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its new Ballot Brief podcast series on Monday, July 13, providing Chippewa Valley voters with the opportunity to hear directly from each of the six Democratic candidates seekingtheir party’s nomination for governor ahead of

RAYMOND, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Representative Christine Sinicki (AD-20, D-Milwaukee) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Sinicki issued the following statement: “Mitchell Berman brings the needed input of a hard-working union nurse who has dedicated his livelihood to our communities, just like the individuals he has sworn

BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer announced it has raised more than $122,000 to date. This comes as the campaign raised more than $85,000 from over 500 contributions during the first half of 2026. Additionally, the campaign’s July Continuing Report shows a June 30th

CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com The Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin campaign released the following statement tonight: “The Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin campaign has terminated its campaign manager, effective today, after discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies in campaign finance filings she prepared. “An initial review found that the manager filed inaccurate and incomplete campaign

BARABOO, WIS. — Today the Trump administration finalized their decision to rescind the longstanding regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a change that removes habitat destruction from the law’s core protections for threatened and endangered wildlife. This rule change will profoundly weaken the ESA, the most important

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At midnight tonight, the U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)-backed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, despite the over two-week delay from President Donald Trump and his refusal to sign the bill. The legislation, which is set to become law at midnight unless the President vetoes it, is

Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) issued the following analysis in response to Friday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court (SCOWIS) decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Kaul (2026 WI 28). WHAT HAPPENED The Wisconsin Supreme Court held that Attorney General Josh Kaul complies with Wisconsin law when he credits

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining 14 other states today in filing a complaint to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the Trump administration plans to terminate these grants at the end

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for raw “Rueben Flavored Bratwurst” with Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, and Corned Beef Type Flavors produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, Wisconsin. This alert is due to the product being misbranded and

Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air next week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Monday, July 13 ·       US 51 – Oneida County   Tuesday, July 14 ·       I-94 – Jackson&… Please log in to access subscriber

MADISON, WI (July 10, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a statement highlighting the need to expand right to repair efforts following the recent antitrust lawsuit settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere.  “This settlem… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,

Madison, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Sierra Club challenging a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to issue permits for a massive data center campus in Port Washington without fully evaluating the project’s environmental consequences. The lawsuit comes after emails obtained through a public reco… Please log in

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews details how healthcare is at the top of mind for voters in Wisconsin’s 92nd congressional district—meanwhile their current representative, Clint Moses, has a record of denying affordable healthcare to his constituents and pockets money from health insurance companies while opposing Medicaid expansion. Strong democratic momentum continue…

MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Douglas County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Mark Fruehauf’s resignation, effective Aug. 22, 2026. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2029.

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Buffalo County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Michael H. Osmond’s resignation, effective July 13, 2026. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act, legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people in recognition of their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and loyalty to the United States during the Vietnam War.  The legislation pays tribute to the thousands of Hmong soldiers who

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters in recognition of my perfect score on the Wisconsin Conservation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and sensory-friendly activities. July is Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a