A new ad from Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, holds MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany accountable for his record of making life more expensive for Wisconsin families. In Congress, Tiffany backed Trump’s disastrous budget law that gave data center operators a $68 billion tax break, while sending Wisconsinites’ utility

MEQUON, Wis. — As massive data center developments and major new energy infrastructure projects move forward across Wisconsin, Democratic congressional candidate Brad Smith is calling for greater transparency, stronger protections for residents and coordinated action across federal, state and local government. “Massive data center development in our communities is a

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is calling renewed attention to Wisconsin’s outdated cannabis laws following reports that Janesville hemp-derived THC merchant Jerry McCoy faces 13 criminal counts and potentially more than 130 years in prison in connection with the alleged sale and distribution of cannabis products. Whatever the ultimate facts

MADISON, Wis. —  In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to clear the way for the Trump administration’s voter suppression executive order to restrict mail-in voting less than three months before the midterms, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Yesterday, just months after hollowing out the Voting Rights Act, Donald

Traffic safety partners convened this week at the Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety in Wisconsin Dells, an annual event hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technology Services. The event theme, Zero in Wisconsin, focuses on implementing and

Madison, WI – On August 24, 2026, the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education announced that it approved three new names for district elementary schools, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. One of the elementary schools will be named in honor of prominent Menominee scholar, activist, and civil servant

MENASHA, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, visited with leaders at the Multicultural Coalition and People of Progression in Menasha to highlight his plans to expand healthcare for working families and discuss priority issues in the community including disaster relief. “Community healthcare centers like the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jay Pucek to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 34. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro’s retirement. Pucek will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Jay Pucek’s breadth of experience as a prosecutor,

MADISON, Wis. —  As Trump announces a new plan to flood the U.S. beef market with imported beef, Wisconsinites should remember that MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany can’t be trusted to fight for our farmers. Wisconsin ranchers have called the plan to import beef a “betrayal of U.S. farmers” because of the policy’s

JANESVILLE, Wis. — As Blackhawk Technical College begins classes, its students are motivated by their job prospects following graduation. More than 93% of Wisconsin’s technical college graduates stay in the state to work after graduation, according to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). Blackhawk’s graduates are well-trained in the latest technologies and

LA CROSSE, WI —  The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed former small business owner, Congressman Derrick Van Orden for his 2026 re-election. The endorsement was announced Monday at Nick’s Bar in West Salem, a local small business and NFIB member. Founded in 1942, NFIB is a nonpartisan, member-driven

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to allow additional ground beef imports at lower tariff rates for the next 90 days: “Families are frustrated by high grocery prices, and farmers understand that frustration because our

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Malinda Eskra to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 9. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven’s retirement. Eskra will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Malinda Eskra is an experienced and respected

Trump Administration Threatening More than $6 Million in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ) has joined a coalition in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the illegal imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally authorized public safety grants, including grants intended to keep communities safe and fight

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI), Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led their colleagues in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy advocating to the Justices that preschools that receive state dollars should not be able to

MADISON, Wis. —  As Trump announces even more new, extreme tariffs on Canada, Wisconsinites shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany to speak out. Tiffany has been one of Washington’s most enthusiastic supporters of Trump’s costly and destructive tariff regime, voting twice to protect tariffs on Canada earlier this year despite the tol…

KEWAUNEE, WI – Today, the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization, announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany for governor. The announcement was made at Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, a DBA member farm in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. “I know dairy farming isn’t easy because I lived it. It’s a 24/7 job that

MADISON, WI – Last week, an article from WPR underscored the pressure on Senator Howard Marklein, Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, to release $10 million from the state’s PFAS trust fund, and his continued failure to do so. The request is intended to provide safe drinking water, test for PFAS levels, and

Digital Billboard campaign part of larger effort to educate veterans and military families on the cost of the Iran war  Washington, DC. – Today, VoteVets Action Fund launched nearly 1K digital billboards across the country as part of the next phase of our nearly $5 million Iran accountability campaign. The