MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting exposed Wisconsin Republicans flip-flopping on the Second Amendment following the murder of Alex Pretti. Reps Derrick Van Orden, Tony Wied, and Scott Fitzgerald, all blamed Pretti for his own death simply because he was legally carrying a firearm, which was removed before federal agents shot him.  Spectrum

DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that his district office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in the 8th Congressional District are invited to participate.  “I am very excited to once again have the opportunity to see the incredible talent

MADISON, Wis. — Two major medical groups issued guidance this week recommending delaying gender-altering medical interventions until adulthood. The American Medical Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons cited insufficient evidence and low-quality research about the long-term consequences. “In the absence of clear evidence, the AMA agrees with ASPS that surgical interventions in minors should

MILWAUKEE— The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman announced today that he would no longer consider a proposal to acquire facial recognition technology and would instead prohibit the department from using the technology.   The move comes after Milwaukeeans packed a Fire and Police

MADISON, Wis. — A campaign finance report filed this week shows that Judge Maria Lazar’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court recently received over $1,000 from Misha Tseytlin, an out-of-state right-wing lawyer who played a key role in the plot to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Just a few months ago, Maria Lazar said that overturning Roe

Madison, WI – Today, a bill Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) authored to raise weight limits of utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) was signed into law. 2025 Wisconsin Act 83 raises the weight limit to 3,500 pounds, without fluids, for a vehicle to be considered a UTV. This change takes technological and safety innovations,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed five bipartisan bills—the first enacted bills of 2026—including providing wage increases for state workers, including workers at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and inspectors, and members of the building trades, as well as expanding utility terrain vehicle (UTV) outdoor recreation opportunities. “Wisconsin has a proud history of being a pro-worker state,

MADISON, Wisconsin, February 6, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) releases a report on Degrees of Deception: UW-Madison Leads Where Earnings Matter Most. “Recent headlines have painted a misleading picture of college earnings in Wisconsin, ranking UW-Madison fourth behind institutions like Milwaukee School of Engineering

MADISON, Wis. — Recently, Eric Holder, architect of the Democrats’ nationwide gerrymandering strategy through the NDRC, endorsed far-left judicial activist Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Holder’s endorsement exposes Taylor’s true priorities. She’s not running to serve Wisconsinites impartially; she’s backed by national Democrats intent on reshaping our courts to

Madison, WI — Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Representative Joe Sheehan (D–Sheboygan) have introduced new legislation to exempt over-the-counter medication from sales or use tax statewide. “Affordability has always been a priority of mine in the healthcare industry,” said Senator Smith. “This is a commonsense idea for people to cope with

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) is urging support for legislation she authored and sponsored that would protect children from irreversible gender transition procedures and allow patients to hold the medical establishment accountable for the lasting harm caused by chemical and surgical interventions. Her call comes in the wake

[Waukesha, WI] – Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, today released a comprehensive position paper focused on the protection of religious freedom. The release marks the third in a series of policy-focused announcements from the Lazar campaign. In the new paper, Judge Lazar emphasizes that the First

In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. Yesterday at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, County Executive Crowley joined County Board Chairwoman

Bill would prohibit legislators from becoming lobbyists immediately following retirement MADISON – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) introduced LRB-6331/LRB-1996, to enhance state legislative ethics law by requiring that state legislators cannot become lobbyists until one year after they leave office.   Wisconsin law currently

Madison, WI — Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced legislation this week that would create an Office of the Student Loan Ombudsman within the Department of Financial Institutions and establish licensing and oversight requirements for student loan servicers operating in Wisconsin. The bill would require student loan servicers to be licensed

Corey Chambas, CEO, First Business Financial Services, Inc., Madison, honored by Wisconsin Bankers Association MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Corey Chambas, CEO of First Business Financial Services Inc., parent company of First Business Bank, Madison, Wis., has been named the 2025 Banker of the

Watertown, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock announced today that $500,000 in federal funding has been secured to support the College Park housing development in Watertown, a workforce housing project that will create 12 affordable homes for families in Jefferson and Southern Dodge County. The funding, secured through a Congressionally Directed

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2026 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, DC on February 2 – 4, 2026. The conference is coordinated by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and convenes the nation’s commissioners, secretaries and directors of

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, President Trump will release “TrumpRx,” a pitiful smoke-and-mirrors gimmick designed to distract from his abysmal record on prescription drug prices. Despite vowing to bring down drug prices by 1,000 percent, since Donald Trump assumed office, drug companies have hiked prices for 948 brand-name drugs. Not only

Clinton, WI: Former State Representative Ellen Schutt announced today that she is seeking election to the Wisconsin State Senate seat currently held by Senator Steve Nass, following his decision to retire. “Senator Nass distinguished himself as a fighter for taxpayers and against runaway government,” Schutt said. “I thank him for