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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. “As an original cosponsor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, I’m extremely pleased that it passed the House today,” said Congressman
MADISON, WI — July 23, 2026 — The Urban League of Greater Madison joins Corey Durell Ruiz’s family, loved ones, and community members in mourning his death. We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him, and we recognize
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Last week, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, released her campaign’s FEC report raising $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2026. Her campaign has now raised over $8.3 million this election cycle,
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced that his campaign has raised over $550,000 since re-entering the race for Governor. In the last five days, the Crowley campaign has raised more than
MADISON, Wis. — In response to yesterday’s officer involved shooting that lead to the killing of of a Black man in downtown Madison, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “In a country like ours where gun violence and the killing
RAYMOND, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Representative Clinton Anderson (AD-45, D-Beloit) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Anderson issued the following statement: “Mitchell Berman gets what people in our communities and district are up against, because he’s lived
Van Orden and Steil reject bipartisan resolution to limit a war that is costing billions and driving up prices for Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. House voted today to direct President Trump to end the war in Iran, passing 214-208 in
Trump Administration’s treatment of the DACA program undermines Wisconsin’s Dreamers, workforce, and economy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump and every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to stand up for Dreamers and demand
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Gwen Moore in Wisconsin Congressional District 4: “Representative Gwen Moore fights every day for working people in Wisconsin. She has earned our endorsement
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Trump announced plans for steep tariffs on generic prescription drugs, a cost-raising policy that would make medications even more unaffordable for many Wisconsinites. Congressman Tom Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a man was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on a city street near the Wisconsin capitol. Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this incident: “Wisconsin is again enduring another tragedy in
WAB Press Release July 2026Download… 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 the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series. Together, these resources contain most of the information that hunters will need to participate in hunting
Bayfield, Wis. — With a turn of the shovel, the long-awaited Meyers Beach accessible path project has begun. A partnership between the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of the Apostle Islands, the $690,000 project will replace the 47-step
Progressive majority picked its battles during consequential 2025-26 term DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government’s Court Watch released its review of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term on Thursday, examining how the Court’s progressive majority advanced its priorities
MADISON, WI – Today, Corey Ruiz, a member of the Madison community, was shot and killed by a member of the Madison Police Department. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened and disturbed to hear
Now Accepting Applications Through Aug. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants. The grants provide project funding to establish an electronics collection site or to host an event
Marquette Law Poll Shows Mandela Barnes Leading Tom Tiffany 44-40 While Hong Loses To Tiffany Marquette Law And Internal Polling Shows Two-Person Race Between Mandela Barnes and Francesca Hong David Crowley In A Distant Third In Every Single Poll Marquette Law School released
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for and helped advance legislation to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The Improving Needed Safeguards for
Madison, Wisconsin (July 22, 2026) – The Wisconsin Court System has begun piloting a new online, mobile-first portal designed to make it easier for people to complete and file domestic abuse temporary restraining order petitions. The plain-language portal allows petitioners to
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. “As an original cosponsor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, I’m extremely pleased that it passed the House today,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “Transparency and accountability are essential for public confidence in
MADISON, WI — July 23, 2026 — The Urban League of Greater Madison joins Corey Durell Ruiz’s family, loved ones, and community members in mourning his death. We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him, and we recognize the pain, grief, frustration, and fear that this tragedy has
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Last week, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, released her campaign’s FEC report raising $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2026. Her campaign has now raised over $8.3 million this election cycle, over a million dollars more than Derrick Van Orden. This
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced that his campaign has raised over $550,000 since re-entering the race for Governor. In the last five days, the Crowley campaign has raised more than any other Democratic candidate had on hand at the July
MADISON, Wis. — In response to yesterday’s officer involved shooting that lead to the killing of of a Black man in downtown Madison, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “In a country like ours where gun violence and the killing of community residents on our streets almost feels like a
RAYMOND, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Representative Clinton Anderson (AD-45, D-Beloit) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Anderson issued the following statement: “Mitchell Berman gets what people in our communities and district are up against, because he’s lived it — he’s spent his career at the bedside, taking
Van Orden and Steil reject bipartisan resolution to limit a war that is costing billions and driving up prices for Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. House voted today to direct President Trump to end the war in Iran, passing 214-208 in a bipartisan vote. Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil
Trump Administration’s treatment of the DACA program undermines Wisconsin’s Dreamers, workforce, and economy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump and every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to stand up for Dreamers and demand answers for the Trump Administration’s continued delays in processing applications
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Gwen Moore in Wisconsin Congressional District 4: “Representative Gwen Moore fights every day for working people in Wisconsin. She has earned our endorsement with her unwavering support of workers, our unions, and her
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Trump announced plans for steep tariffs on generic prescription drugs, a cost-raising policy that would make medications even more unaffordable for many Wisconsinites. Congressman Tom Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020 bill that was so extreme only two other members of
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a man was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on a city street near the Wisconsin capitol. Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this incident: “Wisconsin is again enduring another tragedy in which another person of color was killed by law enforcement.
WAB Press Release July 2026Download… 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 the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series. Together, these resources contain most of the information that hunters will need to participate in hunting game species. The fall forecasts also include hunting and trapping
Bayfield, Wis. — With a turn of the shovel, the long-awaited Meyers Beach accessible path project has begun. A partnership between the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of the Apostle Islands, the $690,000 project will replace the 47-step stairway down a 23-foot sand bank with an accessible 3%
Progressive majority picked its battles during consequential 2025-26 term DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government’s Court Watch released its review of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term on Thursday, examining how the Court’s progressive majority advanced its priorities selectively while attempting to follow the law in cases where
MADISON, WI – Today, Corey Ruiz, a member of the Madison community, was shot and killed by a member of the Madison Police Department. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened and disturbed to hear of the death of Corey Ruiz after he was fatally
Now Accepting Applications Through Aug. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants. The grants provide project funding to establish an electronics collection site or to host an event between October 2026 and December 2027. The application deadline is
Marquette Law Poll Shows Mandela Barnes Leading Tom Tiffany 44-40 While Hong Loses To Tiffany Marquette Law And Internal Polling Shows Two-Person Race Between Mandela Barnes and Francesca Hong David Crowley In A Distant Third In Every Single Poll Marquette Law School released their long-awaited poll on the race, and the verdict is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for and helped advance legislation to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act, legislation Senator Baldwin
Madison, Wisconsin (July 22, 2026) – The Wisconsin Court System has begun piloting a new online, mobile-first portal designed to make it easier for people to complete and file domestic abuse temporary restraining order petitions. The plain-language portal allows petitioners to create or log in to an eFiling account, generate standard