WEST BEND, Wis. — Washington County District Attorney Barry Braatz was appointed to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on the District Attorney Funding Formula, a bipartisan committee charged with examining how Wisconsin funds district attorney offices and recommending reforms to better meet the growing demands facing prosecutors across the state. Braatz is

Madison, WI — Wisconsinites are facing serious air quality warnings as toxic air from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires reach communities across the state. Unfortunately, despite Wisconsinites being at the frontline of these toxic wildfire fumes, Trump and Republican Representatives like Van Orden and Tiffany remain dead set on killing climate

MADISON, Wis. — After Trump’s shocking and false accusations about the 2020 election last night, it’s more clear than ever that his lackey, election-denier Tom Tiffany, would be extremely dangerous as governor. Previous reporting has highlighted Congressman Tiffany’s extreme record of election denialism and what it would mean for Wisconsinites to have a

MADISON, Wis. — Recently filed Wisconsin campaign finance disclosures reveal three right-wing billionaires – Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein, and Elizabeth Uihlein – provided a stunning percentage of the campaign cash raised in the last six months by the Assembly and Senate campaign committees, and the Republican Party of Wisconsin, which in

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauded Tom Tiffany’s transparency in the wake of Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s exit from the governor’s race Friday following reports of major inaccuracies in her campaign’s finances. The news comes months after Rodriguez was caught on tape declaring she would draft the next state budget “behind a

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Tony Wied (WI-08) wrote to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, requesting the department review available actions under the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Agreement (AQA) to help address ongoing wildfire smoke in Wisconsin

As Wisconsin families continue to struggle with the rising cost of child care, housing, groceries, health care, and other essentials, Wisconsin families are invited to attend Getting Real on Affordability in Wisconsin, a gubernatorial candidate forum focused on the policies needed to make life more affordable for families across the state.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges families and friends to take extra safety steps with youth who participate in off-road recreation vehicle activities this summer. Proper training, supervision and utilizing safety gear are necessary before allowing any youth to participate in recreational vehicle activities. ATV and

MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board elected its officers at the July 14 Board meeting hosted by Western Technical College in La Crosse. Sara Rogers was re-elected to serve as Board President. She has built a distinguished career in public and nonprofit service, with a long-standing focus on

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin Democrats descend into disarray with a chaotic primary and severe fundraising shortfalls, Wisconsin Republicans stand united, focused, and prepared to deliver strong leadership for the people of Wisconsin in the 2026 midterms. “Wisconsin Democrats are in full meltdown mode. With zero clear candidate and lackluster fundraising, any hope

MADISON — Following President Trump’s speech last night, the MacIver Institute urges Wisconsin officials and lawmakers to treat the concerns raised as a serious call to review and strengthen every aspect of the state’s election processes. “Safe, secure, and transparent elections are the bedrock of our constitutional republic,” said Annette Olson,

“I want to thank Lt. Gov. Rodriguez for her service to our state and for putting herself forward as a candidate for governor. Primaries make us stronger, and it takes courage and hard work to run for office. We are all on the same team and it’s time to unite

Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan  released the following statement: “I deeply respect Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez and the ideas and energy she brought to this race. This is no doubt disappointing for her and people who supported her campaign, and I am committed to joining her in the fight to

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06)’s Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act advanced through the House Committee on Education and Workforce, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives.  The legislation would transfer responsibility for foreign medical accreditation from the U.S. Department of Educat… Please log in to access subscriber

“I want to thank Lt. Gov. Rodriguez for her service to our state and for putting herself forward as a candidate for governor. Primaries make us stronger, and it takes courage and hard work to run for office. We are all on the same team and it’s time to unite

Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads on TV and streaming platforms, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda. From protecting predators by blocking the release of the Epstein files to voting to kick seniors off of Social Security and Medicare, the ads highlight why Tiffany’s agenda is … Please

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hunter R3 grant supports projects that promote awareness, understanding and participation in safe, ethical

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s false and fearmongering speech on election conspiracies Thursday evening, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Republicans are so afraid of a devastating defeat in the midterms because of their cost-raising policies that they want to scare us from voting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement in response to President Trump’s address to the nation. Over the past several months, President Trump has repeated his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him over 100 times while taking an all-of-the-above approach to try to interfere

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized July 2026 as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. The board passed 2026 RES-079 to mark this observance and affirm its commitment to the mental health and well-being of BIPOC communities