MILWAUKEE— The ACLU of Wisconsin today praised a letter sent Wednesday by four members of the Milwaukee Common Council to the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, calling for urgent reforms to police surveillance technology and citing the alleged misuse of the technology by a city police officer as evidence of the need

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which could be possible from the Walking Iron Trail project in Dane County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or

Declining enrollment darkens otherwise brightening school data Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) analyzed recent school data produced by the Department of Public Instruction. DPI’s data include performance indicators like attendance, suspensions, graduation, and college enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year as well as public school enrollment

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul on Wednesday joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration’s demand that higher education institutions provide extensive new data via the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS), a survey administered by the Department of Education (ED). The coalition argues the

Madison, Wis – On February 13, Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy issued a decision upholding permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The DNR issued the permits in November of 2024 after an over

Events in Green Bay and Milwaukee to Highlight Future of Wisconsin’s Economy, Workforce, and Thriving Communities Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wis. – Kicking off a celebration of Women’s History Month, members of Governor Evers’ majority-woman cabinet will be holding two upcoming panel discussions highlighting key topics and ongoing initiatives in support

Call comes as Senators file War Powers Resolutions, forcing votes on war unless Leader Thune agrees to bring Hegseth, Rubio in for public hearings WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in demanding that

Lawmaker and Former Law Enforcement Officer Says Schutt’s the Right Pick for Public Safety Clinton, WI: Former State Representative Ellen Schutt continues to build momentum in her campaign for State Senate, having earned the endorsement of State Senator Van Wanggaard.   Throughout his career, Wanggaard represented the communities in Racine and Kenosha Counties

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar, who has repeatedly said she is politically independent and “has never been a member of any political party,” has received endorsements from several Republican members of Congress.  According to a campaign announcement released by Tom Tiffany, Lazar received an endorsement from Tiffany and his fellow Republican members of Congress, Bryan Steil, Derrick

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to discuss the recreational lake whitefish fishery in Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. The popularity of angling for lake whitefish in the Chequamegon Bay region has increased in recent years,

Proposed TID amendments to support traffic calming, bike facilities & street lighting  MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Department of City Development (DCD) is proposing amendments to two Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TID) to fund several key public infrastructure projects to support traffic calming, bike facilities, and street lighting for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in the following years: 2028 (81st Alice in Dairyland), 2029 (82nd Alice in Dairyland), and 2030 (83rd Alice in Dairyland). The request for proposals is available on the Alice in

Housing advocate, caregiver, and former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett builds momentum with local and national endorsements in her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly. MADISON, WIS. — Former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett announced today that her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 has been endorsed by the Madison Area chapter of

FOND DU LAC, WI – On Thursday, candidate for Attorney General Eric Toney announced the endorsement of Wisconsin Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, who previously served as the Majority Leader in the Wisconsin State Senate before his election to Congress, joins a growing coalition of Wisconsin leaders and law enforcement professionals backing

The Uihleins–Wisconsin Billionaires Who Pumped Millions Into Project 2025–Found a Backdoor to Funnel More Cash to Tiffany, Skirting Campaign Finance Laws Mandela Barnes: “The Same Billionaires Who Bankrolled Project 2025 Are Now Tom Tiffany’s Biggest Donors, and That’s No Coincidence” The billionaires who helped build Project 2025 are now going

Republicans again block path forward to fund TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor after Republicans again blocked legislation to fund critical agencies at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) like the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and

STANLEY, WI – Today marks five months from Wisconsin’s August 11 primary elections, and Trump Conservative congressional candidate Jessi Ebben posted to social media calling on her opponents to join her in candidate forums and debates, stressing the importance of giving voters the opportunity to compare each candidate’s platform and

MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems is launching Whine Wednesday, a weekly wrap up of Derrick Van Orden’s strange Twitter usage. From falling for fake news stories to doubling down on his habit of wanking in the woods, Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 97 tweets. Below,