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DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, County Board Chair Patrick Miles announced the appointment of Amy Larson to the Dane County Board of Supervisors representing Supervisory District 15 on the far west side of Madison and the south side
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign in light of lawless Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the killing of two U.S. citizens on her watch, and her subsequent
MADISON, Wis. — Several days after the murder of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, U.S Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany claims he has neither seen the widely reported video of the killing nor heard the widely reported
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2026-27
MADISON, Wis. — Following the execution of American citizen Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend, thousands of Wisconsinites took to the streets to protest the GOP’s dangerous and un-American militant campaign. From La Crosse
MILWAUKEE – During a roundtable at the Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center, County Executive David Crowley led a discussion to highlight the Credible Messenger Program that aims to improve public safety and support local youth involved in the justice system
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward filed an amicus brief Monday with the Wisconsin Supreme Court defending the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant program, a need-based financial aid initiative designed to improve college retention and completion rates. The brief,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition have secured a win blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to illegally withhold billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. In
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites continue to struggle with rising costs for food, housing, childcare, and health care, patient advocates are urging lawmakers to take immediate action on Senate Bill 203 and Assembly Bill 173, known as “Cole’s Act,” to
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, unveiled a statewide digital and streaming ad buy as Wisconsin Democrats continue to block audits and hide how taxpayer money is spent. Despite billions in fraud being exposed just across the border in Minnesota,
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign announced the official endorsement from the Oak Creek Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1848, for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to be the next Governor of Wisconsin. Oak Creek is the third
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act. This legislation would strengthen social safety net programs and ensure their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, by establishing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement, effective May 1, 2026. The
MADISON, WI – Last week, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) introduced a package of bills relating to agency rulemaking. This legislation was developed from the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking, which was tasked with investigating state agency regulations, and how
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $23,249 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to three school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit more than 500 students and help address the state’s
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office, Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, and the Bolton Refuge House to raise awareness of the rights and resources provided crime
MILWAUKEE— The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on UWM’s campus Jan. 27. The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, and running through April 30, 2026, parents and guardians can
Mequon, WI – Today, Mike Thurow, union fire captain and Independent candidate for WI-6, shared the following statement after federal agents shot and killed another citizen in Minneapolis: “I could not be more disgusted by the senseless shooting of VA nurse
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the execution of Alex Pretti, Derrick Van Orden is spreading lies about the victim and completely contradicting what has been recorded in numerous videos. Van Orden claimed that Pretti, who was a VA ICU nurse, went
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, County Board Chair Patrick Miles announced the appointment of Amy Larson to the Dane County Board of Supervisors representing Supervisory District 15 on the far west side of Madison and the south side of Middleton. Yesterday evening, Chair Miles held a public hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign in light of lawless Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the killing of two U.S. citizens on her watch, and her subsequent lies in response to the Americans’ deaths. In a virtual press
MADISON, Wis. — Several days after the murder of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, U.S Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany claims he has neither seen the widely reported video of the killing nor heard the widely reported comments of top Trump regime officials attempting to blame the
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2026-27 school year opens Feb. 2, 2026. The state’s three Private
MADISON, Wis. — Following the execution of American citizen Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents in Minneapolis over the weekend, thousands of Wisconsinites took to the streets to protest the GOP’s dangerous and un-American militant campaign. From La Crosse to Green Bay, communities across Wisconsin rallied together, demanding accountability
MILWAUKEE – During a roundtable at the Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center, County Executive David Crowley led a discussion to highlight the Credible Messenger Program that aims to improve public safety and support local youth involved in the justice system through expanding mentorship, resources, and job opportunities. County Executive Crowley
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward filed an amicus brief Monday with the Wisconsin Supreme Court defending the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant program, a need-based financial aid initiative designed to improve college retention and completion rates. The brief, filed on behalf of Dr. Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., Vina
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition have secured a win blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to illegally withhold billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. In the coalition’s multistate lawsuit, the court granted summary judgment last week concluding that
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites continue to struggle with rising costs for food, housing, childcare, and health care, patient advocates are urging lawmakers to take immediate action on Senate Bill 203 and Assembly Bill 173, known as “Cole’s Act,” to provide meaningful affordability relief for patients. Recent listening sessions conducted
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, unveiled a statewide digital and streaming ad buy as Wisconsin Democrats continue to block audits and hide how taxpayer money is spent. Despite billions in fraud being exposed just across the border in Minnesota, Governor Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul refuse to allow
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign announced the official endorsement from the Oak Creek Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1848, for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to be the next Governor of Wisconsin. Oak Creek is the third firefighter local to endorse Crowley, joining Milwaukee and Racine. “Oak
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act. This legislation would strengthen social safety net programs and ensure their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, by establishing strict verification measu… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement, effective May 1, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
MADISON, WI – Last week, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) introduced a package of bills relating to agency rulemaking. This legislation was developed from the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking, which was tasked with investigating state agency regulations, and how to restore legislative oversight to the rulemaking process. “The Wisconsin
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $23,249 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to three school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit more than 500 students and help address the state’s skilled workforce shortage by supporting schools as they prepare students
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office, Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, and the Bolton Refuge House to raise awareness of the rights and resources provided crime victims, through a captivating display of silhouettes at the Eau
MILWAUKEE— The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on UWM’s campus Jan. 27. The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans implemented through weekly private tutoring sessions. UWM is picking up
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, and running through April 30, 2026, parents and guardians can apply to send their children to any public school district
Mequon, WI – Today, Mike Thurow, union fire captain and Independent candidate for WI-6, shared the following statement after federal agents shot and killed another citizen in Minneapolis: “I could not be more disgusted by the senseless shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement this weekend. Federal agents
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the execution of Alex Pretti, Derrick Van Orden is spreading lies about the victim and completely contradicting what has been recorded in numerous videos. Van Orden claimed that Pretti, who was a VA ICU nurse, went to “confront federal law enforcement authorities with a loaded weapon”