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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026. All
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News reveals that in Congress, MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s position on abortion is so extreme that he advanced a national abortion ban which could ban abortion nationwide and criminalize doctors. The ban provides
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that year, Wisconsin must pass and implement laws that address public accountability,
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Emily Berge, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, today called on Rebecca Cooke to join her in supporting a federal moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers until Congress establishes strong regulations for
LUXEMBURG, WI — This past weekend, on Saturday, August 1st, Mark Becker hosted former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for a rally in support of his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District. During their conversation, Kinzinger and Becker discussed the need
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – A new Wisconsin cranberry creation is coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this year. The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) is partnering with O&H Danish Bakery to introduce the Cranberry Dream Bar, a State Fair-exclusive
Unprecedented corporate power is threatening Wisconsin communities, and we must act BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that
Enbridge must re-do its application to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac Lansing, MI – In a major victory for Tribal nations in Michigan, the state’s Supreme Court has overturned a key permit that Canadian company Enbridge needs in
Madison – Wisconsin will issue its first Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credentials in September. Each APRN license will also be designated with the recognized role (or roles) for which the applicant has been certified. The four recognized roles in Wisconsin are: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) toured the City of Milwaukee Elections Operations Center, taking up the City of Milwaukee’s offer to Vice President JD Vance to see firsthand the extensive security and accuracy measures in place. Following the tour,
MADISON, Wis. — Following the anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare becoming law, Congressman Tom Tiffany is more determined than ever to gut the programs thousands of Wisconsinites rely on to afford care. In Congress, Tiffany helped introduce an extreme plan that would turn
Milwaukee — A coalition of Milwaukee civil rights and civic organizations will mark the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a three-day public event — VRA 3 Days of Action 2026 — August 6–8, 2026. The three events are presented
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2026 CONTACT: David Gwidt, Communications Director, dgwidt@aclu-wi.org Alyssa Meinecke, Program and Strategy Director, ameinecke@aclu-wi.org MADISON — The ACLU of Wisconsin, along with pro bono counsel from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, filed a lawsuit today
Media Contact: media@platform-communications.com Building on bipartisan Badger Battleground brand, partnership to integrate Handrick’s district-by-district legislative analysis with Platform’s polling MADISON, Wis. — Platform Communications announced today a new partnership with Joe Handrick, the nationally recognized political analyst behind the Wisconsin Legislative Almanac
MADISON – Following the debate this week, the Swing Voter Project, which surveys undecided voters, released a poll: Kelda led the field in electability in the general election, ranked the top candidate to address critical issues that voters care about, AND saw
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026. All DNR Customer & Outreach Services staff will be attending training
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID. While Wisconsin residents are required to
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News reveals that in Congress, MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s position on abortion is so extreme that he advanced a national abortion ban which could ban abortion nationwide and criminalize doctors. The ban provides no exceptions for rape, incest or life of the mother.
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that year, Wisconsin must pass and implement laws that address public accountability, environmental safety, union labor provisions, and community benefit requirements to
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Emily Berge, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, today called on Rebecca Cooke to join her in supporting a federal moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers until Congress establishes strong regulations for artificial intelligence and enforceable protections for the communities where those
LUXEMBURG, WI — This past weekend, on Saturday, August 1st, Mark Becker hosted former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for a rally in support of his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District. During their conversation, Kinzinger and Becker discussed the need to elect more independent-minded candidates to office, the importance of
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – A new Wisconsin cranberry creation is coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this year. The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) is partnering with O&H Danish Bakery to introduce the Cranberry Dream Bar, a State Fair-exclusive treat celebrating Wisconsin’s official state fruit. The decadent dessert features
Unprecedented corporate power is threatening Wisconsin communities, and we must act BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that year, Wisconsin must pass and implement laws that address public
Enbridge must re-do its application to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac Lansing, MI – In a major victory for Tribal nations in Michigan, the state’s Supreme Court has overturned a key permit that Canadian company Enbridge needs in order to bore a massive four-mile tunnel beneath the Straits
Madison – Wisconsin will issue its first Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credentials in September. Each APRN license will also be designated with the recognized role (or roles) for which the applicant has been certified. The four recognized roles in Wisconsin are: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Governor Tony
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) toured the City of Milwaukee Elections Operations Center, taking up the City of Milwaukee’s offer to Vice President JD Vance to see firsthand the extensive security and accuracy measures in place. Following the tour, Baldwin held a discussion with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and
MADISON, Wis. — Following the anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare becoming law, Congressman Tom Tiffany is more determined than ever to gut the programs thousands of Wisconsinites rely on to afford care. In Congress, Tiffany helped introduce an extreme plan that would turn Medicare into a voucher system. He also voted against a bill
Milwaukee — A coalition of Milwaukee civil rights and civic organizations will mark the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a three-day public event — VRA 3 Days of Action 2026 — August 6–8, 2026. The three events are presented by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County and supported by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2026 CONTACT: David Gwidt, Communications Director, dgwidt@aclu-wi.org Alyssa Meinecke, Program and Strategy Director, ameinecke@aclu-wi.org MADISON — The ACLU of Wisconsin, along with pro bono counsel from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, filed a lawsuit today against Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services,
Media Contact: media@platform-communications.com Building on bipartisan Badger Battleground brand, partnership to integrate Handrick’s district-by-district legislative analysis with Platform’s polling MADISON, Wis. — Platform Communications announced today a new partnership with Joe Handrick, the nationally recognized political analyst behind the Wisconsin Legislative Almanac whose analysis is closely watched on election nights in Wisconsin,
MADISON – Following the debate this week, the Swing Voter Project, which surveys undecided voters, released a poll: Kelda led the field in electability in the general election, ranked the top candidate to address critical issues that voters care about, AND saw a 21-point increase in support in head-to-head matchups against primary