MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin praised the Dane County Board late Thursday night for passing a resolution which amends the 2026 operating budget for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office to remove funding for the use of the Flock automatic license plate reader system. Jon McCray Jones, policy analyst for

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved 2025 RES-403, amending the 2026 county budget to remove $80,000 in funding for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office use of the Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system and prohibiting further expenditures on the system. “There

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. The board passed 2025 RES-428 to mark this observance and honor the strength, resilience, and courage of survivors. Sexual violence remains a widespread public

Germantown, WI — Today, State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly to continue representing the people of the 24th Assembly District. He said: “I am proud to have spent my legislative career fighting for the hardworking families and small business owners of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that as of 12:45 p.m. today, April 16, the Wisconsin River is at 19.85 feet, major flood stage and is continuing to rise. The National Weather Service predicts the river to crest at 21.0 feet tomorrow, April 17, at 7

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support the response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2. The SEOC is communicating with county and tribal emergency managers and has received reports road damage reports

Governor thanks soldiers for supporting state’s response to severe weather affecting families and communities across Wisconsin COLUMBIA COUNTY — Gov. Tony Evers today visited with soldiers in the Wisconsin National Guard who are supporting flood response efforts in Columbia County. The governor’s visit with the soldiers comes after he signed Executive Order #289 yeste… Please log

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate convened for a special session to discuss Governor Evers’ proposal to ban gerrymandering in Wisconsin. However, almost none of the Republican caucus appeared for this session. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Fair maps and competitive elections are essential

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin rolled out legislation that would make viewing sports such as Brewers, Packers, and Bucks games more accessible for Wisconsinites. The legislation is part of a larger Democratic effort to fight against big corporations and for working Wisconsinites. It would fight streaming services that jack

Our system of government ensures checks and balances. When a government agency fails in its duty to keep the public interest as its top priority, it is the Legislature’s role to exercise oversight. Hi, this is Senator Rob Hutton. Last week, the State Senate attempted to shed light on why

Survey also asked about Artemis II moon mission, data centers, and AI MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, April 22-23, via written releases. On Wednesday, April 22, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such as those that swept through much of Wisconsin the past week and may happen again in the coming days, can impact drinking water

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Ralph M. Ramirez’s retirement, effective Aug. 9, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. To

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are sharing new information and urging the community to be prepared for potential Friday rainstorms to help residents stay safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting another possible stormfront coming through southeast Wisconsin during the evening of

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Courier details Wisconsin union workers rallying on Tax Day to protest Tom Tiffany’s vote gutting affordable healthcare to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. During a campaign stop in November, Tiffany admitted that after more than 15 years of trying to rip away healthcare from

RACINE, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced that she will be seeking re-election for the 66th Assembly District. Neubauer has represented the 66th Assembly District since 2018 and served as the Democratic Leader since 2021. She released the following statement:  “I am excited to announce that

Packers Say Changes To Critical Law Pose “Existential Threat” To Future In Green Bay Tom Tiffany Working On Committee That’s Threatening Green Bay Packers—And Chooses To Stay Silent Barnes to Tiffany: Do You Represent Packer Fans Or Out-Of-State Billionaires? The Packers are sounding the alarm—Tom Tiffany and MAGA Republicans in

Dodgeville High School student and adviser earn national recognition, honored during surprise school visit MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly made a surprise visit to Dodgeville High School on Tuesday to celebrate student Addy Hoyer and Adviser Sarah James, who are among just 10 national finalists selected by t… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

Following Opportunity Wisconsin Tax Day events across the state, Van Orden and Steil still have nothing to show for their votes but higher costs for working families MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin families filed their taxes yesterday, Opportunity Wisconsin held events across the state to highlight the real cost of

LA CROSSE, WI. –  New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes that Rebecca Cooke’s entire campaign is built on a lie, and now it’s unraveling. Cooke campaigns as a “farm-raised waitress,” but the truth tells a very different story.  Cooke raked in roughly $30,000 by Third Way, a center-left