MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, which will raise energy costs for Wisconsinites and impede the state’s ongoing clean energy efforts. A recent analysis outlined in the governor’s letter shows that the Trump Administration’s decision to force several coal plants to

MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities in FY2026 via the Veterans

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has approved new changes to Wisconsin’s faculty approval process for nursing schools, allowing for qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to teach clinical courses if they meet certain criteria. The emergency rule change follows a recommendation by the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcar… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

MADISON, WI (July 20, 2026) – A new Wisconsin Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report, produced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center and released today, highlights responses from Wisconsin small business owners on a variety of issues compared to national ave… 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

As a Homeland Security practitioner, a veteran of our military and an emergency manager trained to handle crises ranging from terrorist attacks, pandemics to natural disasters, it is my job to assess risks and plan for them. In doing so, I have come to the grave conclusion that the Trump

NEW RICHMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a brief last Friday at the Western District of Wisconsin concerning a case in which a parent-led organization, New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools, are trying to push the New Richmond School District (NRSD) to adopt a policy that would force transgender

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is alerting the public about a possible multi-state fraud scheme targeting injured workers in which fraudsters trick individuals into participating in fake worker’s compensation hearings, leading the injured worker to believe they are awarded money but are responsible for paying fees

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than 23,400 Wisconsin State Park passes have been purchased while Wisconsinites renewed their annual vehicle registration online under a new cross-agency initiative announced by the governor and the Evers Administration just last month. Thanks to the new program Gov. Evers announced last month in

COTTAGE GROVE, WI – As Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-enters the race for governor, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) is announcing her endorsement of his campaign.  Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove): “Wisconsin needs a leader like David Crowley in Madison. He has led our state’s largest county

MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys released her plan to responsibly end vouchers as Wisconsin’s next governor. The plan is a commonsense approach to end taxpayer funding of unaccountable private schools and return our tax dollars to local public schools that serve all students. “My plan is a sensible, phased approach

OSHKOSH, WI—Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed July 20-26, 2026, as Aviation Week in Wisconsin in recognition of the world’s largest air show and aviation celebration. This will be the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that takes place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, endorses Wisconsin Senate District 1 candidate Nic Cravillion in the upcoming Fall Election. Cravillion was raised on a family farm in New Franken, Wis. He is an army veteran and former District Director for Sen. André Jacque, giving

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Calvary Baptist Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 2026. The church was designed by prominent local architect William Wenzler and constructed in 1971, northwest of downtown Milwaukee. Calvary Baptist Church was constructed for Milwaukee’s

On Tuesday, July 21th, the Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin will host the only Democratic Primary Forum for Wisconsin State Treasurer. Both Democratic candidates Dylan Helmenstine and Yee Leng Xiong will both be participating. The forum will be moderated by Young Democrats of Wisconsin

ILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The District Council, an affiliation of five Laborers local unions, represents 10,000 active and retired members across Wisconsin. “David Crowley doesn’t just talk about supporting working people, he delivers. As County Executive

Altoona, Wis. – Celebrating Our Communities and Our Country This Fourth of July was especially meaningful as communities across western Wisconsin celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary. It was a wonderful reminder of the people, traditions, and hometown pride that make the 31st Senate District such a special place to call

BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST — Traveling 1,200 miles from Superior, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 950th Route Clearance Company recently partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for a unique, high-impact training mission June 22-25. The joint operation was conducted as part of the Innovative Readiness Training program, a military initiative designed

Yesterday, Mandela Barnes attended the Driftless Area Gubernatorial Forum in Belmont. This was his first time speaking out since David Crowley—who dropped out after never getting above 3% in a single Marquette poll—re-entered the race for Governor with the backing of big corporations and special interests. See transcript below: MANDELA BARNES: “This last

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Forward Latino today reaffirmed its staunch support for the City of Milwaukee’s Law Enforcement Identification and anti-masking ordinance (Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 105-140). The organization also praised the City Attorney’s defense of theordinance’s legality, and the significant role it plays in public safety and ensuring proper

David Crowley is already being met with criticism as he re-launches his campaign (one week after he dropped out of the race). Crowley, who has ties to the big corporations that have funded his campaigns, is trying to take up the “leading establishment Democrat” despite never getting above 3% during the year he campaigned for Wisconsin’s highest