U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act

Answers President Trump’s Call for Congressional Action on Violent Repeat Offenders WASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s call for Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders during last night’s State of the Union address, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and

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Rep. Phelps: Reacts to lawsuit on school funding

MADISON, WI – On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a coalition of parents, educators, advocates, and school districts filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature, alleging an unconstitutional failure to fund public education. The suit was filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. State

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UW-Stevens Point: Robert Brinkmann named chancellor

MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He

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National Union of Healthcare Workers: Wisconsin elected leaders call on Rogers Behavioral Health to reinstate fired workers, recognize union

West Allis, Wisc. — Leaders across Wisconsin are presenting a united front against union busting by Rogers Behavioral Health. Twenty officials, including several of the top Democratic candidates for governor have signed a letter calling on Rogers CEO Cynthia Meyer to reinstate three workers who were fired for union organizing,

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Sanchez campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin Assembly District 13

Wauwatosa, Wis. — Attorney and former Wisconsin Supreme Court law clerk David Sanchez today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 13, pledging to work to lower everyday living costs, secure necessary resources for public schools and bring innovative ideas to Madison to meet today’s challenges and

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White campaign: Data centers in the driftless: A community conversation forum to feature data center expert Prescott Balch on March 8 in Potosi

Potosi, WI – February 2026 — Concerned residents from southern Wisconsin are hosting “Data Centers in the Driftless: A Community Conversation” on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to explore the potential impacts of proposed data centers and high-voltage power line projects in the region. The event will take place at Holiday Gardens Event Center, 101

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U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act

Answers President Trump’s Call for Congressional Action on Violent Repeat Offenders WASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s call for Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders during last night’s State of the Union address, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI-07) introduced the Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act to

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Announces 2026 State Convention

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its 2026 State Convention April 24–26, 2026, at Treehaven UW–Stevens Point in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The annual convention brings together libertarians from across the state to conduct party business, connect with activists, and advance a vision of limited government, individual liberty, and personal

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Sen. Habush Sinykin, Sen. Ratcliff: Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice is a political farce

Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) held another public hearing to hear testimony from Attorney General Josh Kaul.  The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement: “After

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Rep. Phelps: Reacts to lawsuit on school funding

MADISON, WI – On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a coalition of parents, educators, advocates, and school districts filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature, alleging an unconstitutional failure to fund public education. The suit was filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a member of the Assembly

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill in Trempealeau County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Trempealeau County. Runoff has impacted two unnamed tributaries to Beaver Creek. On Feb. 23, in response to concerns received via the confidential warden hotline, staff conducted a site visit and observed manure

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League of Women Voters: Distributes bilingual U.S. Constitutions

MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County will distribute bilingual U.S. Constitution booklets in the city’s Spanish-speaking communities through the League’s Comité por el voto latino/Latinx Voter Outreach (AKA El Comité). El Comité bilingual volunteers focus on nonpartisan bilingual voter outreach on Milwaukee’s South side. They will

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UW-Stevens Point: Robert Brinkmann named chancellor

MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026. “Dr.

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WisDems: Far-right anti-abortion group endorses extremist Maria Lazar

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the right-wing, anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Council sang Maria Lazar’s praises in their endorsement of her as Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice. “Wisconsin Family Council’s ringing endorsement of Maria Lazar proves what Lazar has already made clear to Wisconsinites: she would be a rubber stamp in the

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Sen. Felzkowski: Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice concludes questioning of Attorney General Josh Kaul

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice heard testimony from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs) within the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) whose salaries and benefits are paid for by the Michael Bloomberg-funded New York University State Energy

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Always On Energy Research: ICYMI: Vicki McKenna, Always On Energy talk Wisconsin’s electricity woes

Wisconsin –In case you missed it, Isaac Orr fromvAlways On Energy Research joined Vicki McKenna for a must-hear interview breaking down their latest report, “Electricity Affordability in Wisconsin: How Wisconsin Has Lost Its Competitive Advantage.” Released in January 2026, the report pulls no punches on why Wisconsinites are getting hammered with skyrocketing

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Marquette University: New Marquette Law School poll finds large majorities of Wisconsin voters undecided on candidates for state Supreme Court, governor

Also: Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin registered voters finds that, with six weeks to go until the April 7 Supreme Court election, 66% say they haven’t decided whom they will vote

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Reacts to State of the Union on Mornings with Maria

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, the national debt, military spending, government shutdowns, the SAVE America Act, the filibuster, and Republican priorities. The senator praised the President’s address, calling it “an inspirational speech celebrating America and its

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