Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today announced his plan to create the Wisconsin Accountability Commission to collect, preserve, and review evidence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement abuses and activity in Wisconsin. “The murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the separating of children from their parents and the

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act, known as the OMAR Act. The legislation would end the practice of federal candidates using campaign funds to financially benefit their spouses. It would also require disclosure of any campaign-related payments made to

Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay winter Council of Trustees reception and dinner this week, Aspiro was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. Additionally, Capital Credit Union President and CEO Laurie Butz was appointed as the newest member of the Council

MADISON, WI — Yesterday, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), joined state lawmakers from Wisconsin and across the country in Minnesota for the Day of Solidarity to show unified support for Minnesota communities and demand meaningful accountability and reform following recent federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. In a historic

MADISON, Wis. — While the GOP continues to cheer on ICE’s un-American and lawless campaign in Minnesota, Wisconsin Democrats are taking action to support our neighbors. Wisconsin Democrats have launched a new webpage to help our state stand in solidarity with impacted communities by providing accessible resources on mutual aid, contacting members of

Milwaukee, WI (January 30, 2026) — The Greater Milwaukee Urban League will host Navigating the AI Revolution, a thought-provoking luncheon, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at The Pfister Hotel. This inaugural event marks the Urban League’s strategic focus on preparing the region’s workforce and business community for the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence

RIVER FALLS – Two locally produced documentary short films examining drinking water contamination in rural Wisconsin will be screened Feb. 5 at the historic Falls Theatre in downtown River Falls, offering residents and visitors a chance to engage with stories centered on water quality in the state. The free public

WISCONSIN – WisPolitics published an oped from former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett about why he has decided to join the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI). As someone who has committed his life to public service, the continuous questioning of Wisconsin’s election integrity has inpired him to join the bipartisan DDP-WI

MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Rep. Bryan Steil’s Make Elections Great Again Act, please consider the following statement. “We are proud to have Representative Steil representing Wisconsin and leading the charge for safe and secure elections. The MEGA Act is a crucial step toward restoring trust in our democratic

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow marks the final day to enroll in 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans across eight states and Washington, D.C. Because Donald Trump and congressional Republicans ripped away ACA tax credits from nearly 22 million Americans to bankroll tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, premiums have

MADISON, WI – The University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Young Americans for Freedom and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership are excited to announce that the Right Honourable Boris Johnson will visit campus on March 23 to deliver a lecture on why the West is worth saving. The

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, Feb. 4-5, via written releases. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a national survey on an extensive list of topics, including the

MADISON – Aggressive actions by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents under the Trump administration have sparked outrage in Minnesota and across the country. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) has denounced these actions and met with state and local leaders about protecting Wisconsin communities from the unconstitutional and deeply concerning

Lake Nebagamon, WI – State Senate Candidate Angie Sapik today announced her strong endorsement of Congressman Tom Tiffany in his bid for Governor of Wisconsin. Sapik, a dedicated advocate for northern Wisconsin families and fiscal responsibility, praised Tiffany’s proven track record of fighting for conservative values and delivering results for

MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany has a damning record on the most extreme immigration positions including repeatedly calling for funding cuts for municipalities that don’t comply with ICE, restricting visas to make it easier to deport unaccompanied children and celebrating deportations to CECOT, a facility widely reported to be in violation

WEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to apply for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant through the Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Department of Military Affairs, which has now approved the grant for Washington County. The grant to local governmental units is

MADISON—Today, rural, urban, and suburban elected officials from all across Dane County announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones to continue presiding in Circuit Court, Branch 1. The latest officials to endorse Ben Jones include: The full list of endorsers also includes Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, Dane County Sheriff

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meetings set to occur online and in person on Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.   Join DNR staff Monday, Feb. 2, online or in person at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center for a presentation on Green

In the fall of 2025, as part of a pilot program anticipating future testing requirements and a less than 5 ppb recommended level for lead in schools, Milwaukee Water Works tested water at a subset of primary schools in Milwaukee Public Schools. Result letters were sent in November and December.

The Bureau announces the release of Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline (report 26-02). We highlight the activity of the Bureau’s Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline for the period from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, including the 30 state-related reports we received. We also highlight selected hotline activities since the publication