WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Department of Education, led over 30 of her colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration’s latest illegal step to dismantle the Department of Education. Baldwin and her colleagues called on Secretary Linda

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input as the revision process for the state’s Turkey Management Plan begins. Wisconsin’s current Turkey Management Plan, adopted in 2015, was designed to guide and inform statewide turkey management practices and priorities for a period of 10 years. As part of the

On Tuesday, Democrats overperformed by a whopping 13 points in the TN-07 special election, with midterm level turnout.  With that level of overperformance on Trump’s +4.5 margin in WI-01, Democrats would flip this seat and win by more than eight points.  It’s no surprise that voters have had enough of

WAUSAU, WI – Five additional Wisconsin Sheriffs have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor. This comes on top of earlier endorsements from ten Sheriffs and the Milwaukee Police Association. “I have said from the start of this campaign that I will restore safe streets, give law enforcement the resources they need

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee released our first digital ad of the 2026 election cycle, focusing on Senate Democrats’ commitment to making the Badger State more affordable for everyone.  In the ad, titled ‘Aisle 5’, Senators Hesselbein, Keyeski, Pfaff, Smith, and Representative Jenna Jacobson make it clear

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of Be Well Informed, an online tool that can help private well owners interpret their drinking water lab test results. The DNR partnered with the UW-Madison Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Department of Health Services and UW-Madison

PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Platteville Army National Guard Armory in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed through the efforts of the Progress Works Administration. The Platteville Army National Guard Armory is a significant example

LAKE MICHIGAN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier, located in Lake Michigan near Kewaunee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Amy Rosebrough. Sandy Bay Pier is an early example of

WEST BEND — Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann today announced the endorsement of 55 local elected officials from across the state, as his grassroots-powered campaign for governor continues to gain momentum.   “My campaign is all about returning power back to the people through their vote, their local communities, and by shrinking the

Madison-A bill introduced by Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) allowing local law enforcement to assess and disable dangerous drones had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Assembly Bill 629 allows a law enforcement officer to detect, identify, and track a drone in order

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Andrew Curtis to serve as the next Washburn County Coroner. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank. Curtis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 4, 2027. “As deputy coroner and with

This morning in Wauwatosa, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes held his first stop on his “Wisconsin Way” tour at Little Village Play Cafe where he met with local mothers and families discussing how to make life more affordable and why he’s running for Governor. During a conversation with the media, Lt.

Yesterday, Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins threatened to withhold SNAP benefits funding from blue states ahead of the holidays, jeopardizing nutrition assistance for millions of hungry kids and families. This comes on the heels of Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, which already made the largest cut to food assistance in

MADISON, WI…Three important initiatives granting greater protections for victims of abuse authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety today. “Protecting every Wisconsin citizen who has been victimized by criminal behavior will always be one of my top priorities, and I

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Tony Wied’s legislation, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they often lack the time and resources to navigate complex regulatory frameworks,” said Congressman Wied. “As a former small

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond the public sector, John has a proven track record of helping spearhead

MADISON—The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a case filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, which seeks to determine whether the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring ICE detainers is illegal.  A press conference about the Supreme

MADISON, Wis. — After a year of failure to bring down costs for hard working people, Donald Trump yesterday declared, “The word ‘affordability’ is a con job…”, and the question today for U.S. Representative and Wisconsin gubernatorial wannabe Tom Tiffany is: Do you agree? For his part, Tiffany has been an enthusiastic

Madison, Wis. –  Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin’s Capital Finance Office was recognized with the 2025 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year award for Innovative Financing. The Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards recognize innovation and development in municipal finance, including regional awards categories. “Governor Evers’

The CARE Act would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in any state or local jurisdictions that act to formally disapprove the resettlement WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Tony Wied (WI-08), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Lance Gooden (TX-05), introduced legislation that would give state