I have served in the legislature under gerrymandered maps created by Republicans and have seen firsthand the damage they do to democracy and to good public policy. The fair maps we passed two years ago have made a difference in Wisconsin. We now live in a time when the Trump

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“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard… is what makes it great.”    While Coach Jimmy Dugan in the movie “A Leage of Their Own,” had a point, Parks Division Leadworker Shelley Johnson may also add, the “hard” is also rewarding.  “Our job

MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced legislation to reduce the price of groceries and other consumer goods by requiring fair, transparent, and nondiscriminatory pricing for these items. At a time of rapid inflation and high prices, consumers need a champion to lower costs.  With the advent of mass surveillance,

MADISON— Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a BadgerCare Public Option bill. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) shared the following: “Our purpose today is simple: every Wisconsinite deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare – And for too many in our state, this is not a reality. Hard-working people are falling through

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

MADISON — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will be calling a special session of the legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) issued the following reaction: “I agree that we need a constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering. “As a legislative staff member, I worked to write

MADISON, Wis.– As clocks move forward an hour on March 8, it is the perfect time to review and refresh emergency preparedness plans for you and your loved ones. “Daylight saving time is more than adjusting a clock, it’s an opportunity to be prepared,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg

With no permanent independent and nonpartisan redistricting process in place for 2030, governor calls for banning partisan map rigging in state’s constitution  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as promised during his 2026 State of the State address, signed Executive Order #285, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to occur at noon… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

Baldwin remarks come ahead of Senate vote to stop President Trump’s war in Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate Floor to condemn President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that is putting American lives and taxpayer dollars on the line without sign off from

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comment on its 2026 spongy moth aerial treatment plans. Treatment plan maps, spray information, fact sheets, and other resources can be found at smaerialspray.wi.gov. “The outbreak-level spongy moth populations observed throughout eastern and central Wisconsin in

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the Northwestern Wisconsin Regional National History Day Competition on March 11. The event is an opportunity for middle and high school students to “do history” by researching a topic of interest and then producing historical documentaries, exhibits, dramatic performances, websites or research papers

The University’s 2026 best of the best to be recognized along with Richard and Sharon Resch who will receive the Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize several outstanding alumni and two honorary alumni at the 2026 Alumni Awards dinner on Tuesday, March 24,

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department) that would cap federal student loans for graduate

New federal law banning the sale of virtually all intoxicating hemp products in the U.S. by November 2026 projected to jeopardize $700 million in economic impact and nearly 3,500 jobs in Wisconsin   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging immediate legislative action to revise the new federal hemp law, which banned

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Racine County Eye reveals that Bryan Steil continues to double-down on widely debunked election conspiracy claims in one of his rare telephone town hall appearances. While hiding his face behind his phone, Bryan Steil tried to evade accountability from his constituents by pushing tired and untrue election

Danielle Rodriguez Nominated for Common Council Approval Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Danielle Rodriguez as his choice to lead the city’s Department of Admiration (DOA). Rodriguez brings decades of local government experience to her new position.  She most recently headed the Operations Division of the city’s Department of Public

MADISON, Wis. — February may be the shortest month of the year, but that didn’t stop Derrick Van Orden from compulsively tweeting more than 600 times. His online tantrums ranged from groveling praise for Donald Trump after the State of the Union — even though Trump went out of his way to

MADISON, WI – Today, Dane County is mourning the loss of Bill Lunney, a towering figure in the county’s parks and conservation community whose life was defined by public service. For 30 years as Chair of the Dane County Park Commission, Bill transformed the Dane County park system into one of

Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation, recently landing at No. 14 among the Top 25 programs