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MADISON, Wis. — For the SECOND time this year, the Green Bay City Clerk has mailed duplicate ballots to voters ahead of the August primary, despite prior assurances it would not happen again. This follows WisGOP’s formal complaint to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) demanding an investigation
MADISON – Last week, Voces de la Frontera, represented by the ACLU of Wisconsin, filed a brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Voces v. Gerber, asking the Court to reject a motion by five sheriffs to further delay proceedings
Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week. Dangerously hot conditions are forecast with daytime heat index values up to 107 degrees on
MADISON, WI — June 29, 2026 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a Wisconsin nonprofit that helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs, is joining the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations in raising alarm over a U.S. Department of Justice
The polls are open in the race for America’s best looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. This year’s photo was taken by a trooper at the Wisconsin State
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites Wisconsinites to submit proposed resolutions for the 2027 Spring Hearings. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how
De Pere, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC has endorsed Katie Baney in her campaign for Wisconsin State Senate District 1. The endorsement recognizes Baney’s strong commitment to conservative family values and her record of standing for faith, parental rights,
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their
West Allis, WI – State Assembly Candidate AmyRose Murphy is voicing support for the West Allis Police and Fire Commission’s recent decision to allow local police to continue assisting in federal immigration enforcement efforts. “This decision will strengthen the partnership
Wisconsin— The WI-03 Indivisible Coalition, composed of Indivisible chapters within Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, announced its endorsement today of Emily Berge, Democrat, for the U.S. House of Representatives. “We are proud to support Emily Berge in her campaign to represent the people
NEW GLARUS — “We have a housing crisis for young adults trying to afford their first home and seniors trying to hang on to the home they earned over their lifetime. To Restore Wisconsin, we need to restore the dream
Madison, WI – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) notified local governments statewide of Innovation Grant program awards, and will distribute $14.5 million on Friday, June 26, 2026, representing the first. Innovation Grant payments. The Innovation Grant program,
The Milwaukee Common Council has voted unanimously to pass a motion giving MPD officers a duty to intervene if they witness clear ICE misconduct! “Milwaukee residents stand up and stand out for our neighbors.” said Autumn Pickett, Co-Chair of Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA policies that have increased
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Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout the country
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections.
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MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of acceptable forms of
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee
MADISON, Wis. — For the SECOND time this year, the Green Bay City Clerk has mailed duplicate ballots to voters ahead of the August primary, despite prior assurances it would not happen again. This follows WisGOP’s formal complaint to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) demanding an investigation into the initial errors and stronger safeguards for election in…
MADISON – Last week, Voces de la Frontera, represented by the ACLU of Wisconsin, filed a brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Voces v. Gerber, asking the Court to reject a motion by five sheriffs to further delay proceedings in Voces’ challenge to the legality of ICE detainers. Last
Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week. Dangerously hot conditions are forecast with daytime heat index values up to 107 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, and the heat expected to carry into
MADISON, WI — June 29, 2026 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a Wisconsin nonprofit that helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs, is joining the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations in raising alarm over a U.S. Department of Justice opinion arguing that states are not required to integrate people
The polls are open in the race for America’s best looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. This year’s photo was taken by a trooper at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy during nighttime training. Cast your vote in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites Wisconsinites to submit proposed resolutions for the 2027 Spring Hearings. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources. Each year, Wisconsin… Please
De Pere, WI – Wisconsin Family Action PAC has endorsed Katie Baney in her campaign for Wisconsin State Senate District 1. The endorsement recognizes Baney’s strong commitment to conservative family values and her record of standing for faith, parental rights, and policies that strengthen Wisconsin families. “I am very grateful
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The NSGP is a federal grant
West Allis, WI – State Assembly Candidate AmyRose Murphy is voicing support for the West Allis Police and Fire Commission’s recent decision to allow local police to continue assisting in federal immigration enforcement efforts. “This decision will strengthen the partnership between law enforcement agencies, make processes more efficient, and empower
Wisconsin— The WI-03 Indivisible Coalition, composed of Indivisible chapters within Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, announced its endorsement today of Emily Berge, Democrat, for the U.S. House of Representatives. “We are proud to support Emily Berge in her campaign to represent the people of the Third Congressional District. Emily has a history of
NEW GLARUS — “We have a housing crisis for young adults trying to afford their first home and seniors trying to hang on to the home they earned over their lifetime. To Restore Wisconsin, we need to restore the dream and reality of home ownership and hope for all Wisconsinites,”
Madison, WI – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) notified local governments statewide of Innovation Grant program awards, and will distribute $14.5 million on Friday, June 26, 2026, representing the first. Innovation Grant payments. The Innovation Grant program, created under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and updated by 2025
The Milwaukee Common Council has voted unanimously to pass a motion giving MPD officers a duty to intervene if they witness clear ICE misconduct! “Milwaukee residents stand up and stand out for our neighbors.” said Autumn Pickett, Co-Chair of Milwaukee DSA. “Our solidarity is the backbone of the city and
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA policies that have increased costs for the average American family by nearly $181 on utility bills in
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Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout the country today, Saturday, and Sunday. Democratic volunteers, organizers, and campaign staff
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a multistate lawsuit that challenged the Administration’… Please
Press Release — Wisconsin Family Action PAC EndorsementDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of acceptable forms of photo ID at the polls and imposes additional requirements on
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee shops to Lambeau Field workers in Green Bay. Every day,