Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin hosted a press call alongside Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, touting the stunning overperformances of Florida Democrats Gay Valimont and Josh Weil, and Susan Crawford’s victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. The chairs highlighted Democrats’ momentum heading

MADISON–The Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention met this week for the first time in 2025. A brief public hearing was held Tuesday, and an even briefer executive session was held Thursday. After speaking with Democratic members of the committee, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville), and Rep.

Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act, part of the Republican Study Committee’s Enforcing Maximum Pressure Initiative. Steil’s bill ensures that sanctions on Iran cannot be lifted unless the country stops funding terrorist activity. “The Iranian regime is the largest State Sponsor of Terrorism in the world and has con…

Madison – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth today praised Governor Tony Evers for his continued commitment to the safety of Wisconsin citizens. “Governor Evers has declared 2025 the Year of the Kid and his budget backs up the declaration with investments that focus on the

MADISON — Following another round of unprecedented school referendums on the ballot, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is again urging lawmakers to prioritize public education in the upcoming state budget. Dr. Underly’s call for action comes after preliminary results indicated that 58.4 percent of school referendum questions passed on Tuesday,

UW-Eau Claire announced that the faculty member involved in an on-campus incident on Tuesday has been removed from their role as department chair. A department chair is a limited appointment leadership role within each academic college at the university, and they serve at the discretion of the provost and college

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Supreme Court today elected Justice Ann Walsh Bradley to serve as chief justice, effective May 1, 2025. On June 30, 2025, she will step down as chief before retiring on July 31, 2025. Justice Jill Karofsky, also elected, will fill the remaining two-year term as chief

MADISON, Wis. – Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Tariff Announcement: “As Wisconsin families and businesses work to keep their heads above water in a tough economy, the last thing we need is another round of reckless tariffs that will drive up costs

Madison, Wisconsin (April 3, 2025) – Today the court elected Justice Ann Walsh Bradley as chief justice to serve a two-year term commencing May 1, 2025. It is anticipated that Justice Jill Karofsky will fulfill the remainder of her term once Justice Ann Walsh Bradley “irrevocably, decline[s] to serve as chief

Justice Bradley will finish her 30-year career with a two-month stint as chief, and then will be succeeded by Justice Jill J. Karofsky Madison, Wisconsin (April 3, 2025) – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley was elected by the Court today to serve as chief justice, effective May 1, 2025. She

Hi, I’m Representative Chanz Green and I represent the 74th Assembly District in the State of Wisconsin. The 74th Assembly District encompasses all of Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn County and portions of Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Burnett County. I wanted to take some time to talk to you today about

Assembly panel approves initiative reducing recidivism and promoting efficient dispute resolution MADISON, WI… Legislation enhancing public safety and efficiency in our justice system by establishing specialized “problem-solving” courts in state law, and providing substance abuse treatment to offenders, cleared an Assembly committee today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), author

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 5 – 12, 2025, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education empowers folks by equipping them with the knowledge to make informed financial choices

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Every Wisconsinite should have access to clean and safe drinking water no matter where they live, and lead exposure and poisoning is especially dangerous. There’s no safe level of lead exposure for kids—even a small exposure can affect a kid for life, reducing

Justice Bradley will finish her 30-year career with a two-month stint as chief, and then will be succeeded by Justice Jill J. Karofsky Madison, Wisconsin (April 3, 2025) – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley was elected by the Court today to serve as chief justice, effective May 1, 2025. She

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters that there’s still time to plan and participate in the 2025 statewide youth turkey hunt April 12-13. Each year, the youth turkey hunt gives hunters under 16 the opportunity feel the excitement of turkey season