The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin believes government accountability is fundamental to protecting individual liberty. When government agents are entrusted with the authority to use deadly force, transparency should already be in place, not promised after another controversial incident. The recent fatal police shooting in Madison has once again highlighted the

MADISON  –  Fresh off a milestone legislative session under Wisconsin’s new fair maps, Wisconsin Conservation Voters wrapped up a statewide tour celebrating its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard and its conservation champions this week. The Scorecard Party tour hit Madison, Appleton, Milwaukee, Ashland, and La Crosse, drawing nearly 150 advocates and representatives from

MADISON, Wis. – As the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) begins a new fiscal year, Secretary of State and BCPL Board Chair Sarah Godlewski is highlighting a record-setting year of investments in Wisconsin’s public schools, universities, and local communities.  Working alongside fellow Commissioners Attorney General Josh Kaul and State

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 23, 2026 — The Forward Party today announced its endorsement of two congressional candidates: Niina Baum, a Republican running in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, and Alissa Ellman, a Democrat running in New York’s 24th Congressional District. The endorsements reflect the Forward Party’s continued mission of supporting candidates across the

The Wisconsin State Patrol is seeking certified law enforcement officers interested in serving communities across the state. Applications will be accepted now through the current recruitment period, which closes on Sunday, August 30. The Wisconsin State Patrol is a statewide, multi-role law enforcement agency dedicated to providing exceptional public safety services, including

MADISON, WI – Fox News Digital published a new op-ed written by Wisconsin Congressman Tony Wied. The piece warns about the rising socialist influence spreading through the Democrat party. Below you will find excerpts from the letter, which can be viewed in its entirety here. Fox News Digital: Socialism’s rise inside the Democratic

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Director DanRossmiller, who informed the WASB Board of Directors in June that he will retire effective Feb. 1, 2027. “Dan has been a tireless advocate for Wisconsin’s children, dedicating his career at the WASB to strengtheningpublic education and

WASHINGTON — Friends of the Earth Action is endorsing Francesca Hong for governor of Wisconsin. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Hong is a single mother and former chef who has represented the 76th Assembly district in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2021. Hong knows well the triumphs and challenges of hard-working Wisconsinites, and as governor&nb… Please log in to access

MILWAUKEE— Ahead of tomorrow’s gubernatorial debate for the Democratic primary, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Black Caucus is announcing their candidate certifications for the race with all candidates supporting the caucus policy agenda. This platform was adopted by the membership of the caucus at the recent Democratic Party of Wisconsin State

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NEW LONDON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Lt. Jonathan Kaiser was named the 2025 Warden of the Year. Known among the DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection’s conservation wardens as the go-to dependable teammate, Lt. Kaiser has spent his entire career perfecting

MILWAUKEE (July 27, 2026) — WRTP | BIG STEP has been awarded a nearly $1.3 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide education, workforce training and career opportunities for youth in Milwaukee. YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship program that prepares young people for family-sustaining careers through education,

MILWAUKEE – This month, Senator Dora Drake was appointed to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Cryptocurrency. This bipartisan committee will look at how cryptocurrency staking works, decide if state laws should cover it, and suggest any new rules. It will also explore other ways cryptocurrency is used and may

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes tag or purchase a preference point is Aug. 1, 2026 for the upcoming 2027 sturgeon spearing season. Within the Winnebago System, the Upriver Lakes are shallower than Lake Winnebago. Due

MADISON, Wis. – The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents an opportunity. No matter how consumers are preparing for the

MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis B. Butler Jr. today announced his endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. “Judge Nathan Petrashek is a good man who has the skill, experience, and sound judgment needed on the Court of Appeals,”

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Wisconsin Primary Election on August 11, 2026. “Most people already have some form of identification they can use for voting purposes,

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), in partnership with Heart+Mind Strategies, released “Bridging the Gap,” new public opinion research exploring how populist-leaning conservative voters in Wisconsin view government institutions, as well as ways to reconnect classical conservative principles like federalism, free markets, and trust institutions with values

The Wisconsin Secretary of State has almost no policymaking power. Pete Karas says its party label does not inform voters. It simply turns an administrative office into another partisan contest. The office has been stripped of nearly all its statutory authority since 1946. Today it runs on two full-time staff