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Minocqua, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company today announced the launch of a national Kickstarter campaign to expand the Minocqua Marketplace, an online platform designed to help consumers boycott corporations that financially support MAGA extremism and authoritarian politics. Founded by
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma has been appointed as United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson signed the order on January 22, 2026. “I am honored to serve as
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals over 22,000 in Wisconsin did not sign up for ACA coverage compared to the previous year. This decline comes after health care costs skyrocketed because Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted against continuing
Madison, WI… Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently announced his
Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was
MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement: “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in
Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes.
Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and
MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, Marathon County Board Supervisor John Kroll announced his candidacy for the 85th Assembly District. Kroll, who works professionally to make homes across Wisconsin more affordable and comfortable, is a strong advocate for lowering family costs –
GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement announcing his retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature representing the people of Southern
MADISON, Wis. – Origen, a Madison-based atmospheric water generator brand within the Therma-Stor family, has deployed its Wellspring 100 system at the University of North Florida’s JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab as part of a new research initiative focused on water security
The U.S. economy is at a “major transitional moment” shaped by rapid public policy change and a technological revolution around AI, a Wisconsin economist says. Mike Knetter is the senior advisor for investments and business development at the Wisconsin Foundation
MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her
The question isn’t whether AI will change our lives, but how Wisconsin prepares to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
State courts are often the last line of defense when it comes to protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms and in holding those who violate the law accountable, no matter how powerful or privileged. That is why this race matters, and why I am running to be your next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Election Commission case is an opportunity for Wisconsin to turn a new page and end minority rule at the federal level. The court should move with deliberate speed to remedy this wrong and strengthen our democracy.
Rep. Brent Jacobson and colleagues introduced measures that would return lawmaking power itself to the branch where the Wisconsin constitution says it belongs.
Minocqua, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company today announced the launch of a national Kickstarter campaign to expand the Minocqua Marketplace, an online platform designed to help consumers boycott corporations that financially support MAGA extremism and authoritarian politics. Founded by brewery owner and activist Kirk Bangstad, the Minocqua Marketplace connects
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma has been appointed as United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson signed the order on January 22, 2026. “I am honored to serve as United States Attorney,” said Mr. Elgersma. “I thank the Court,
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals over 22,000 in Wisconsin did not sign up for ACA coverage compared to the previous year. This decline comes after health care costs skyrocketed because Republicans, including Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted against continuing enhanced premium subsidies. Nationally, more than one million fewer peo… Please
Madison, WI… Wisconsin support is growing for the federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms antiquated policies within the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program that discourage restoration of degraded floodplains. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently announced his support and co-sponsorship of the measure,House Bill 6256, which addresses
Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was exposed to measles during international travel and is not related
MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement: “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate in November. After embarrassing January fundraising reports showing democratic candidates
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in Wisconsin for decades. Over his years of service to his
Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes. Hulsey debated against the Tiffany/Walker Unfair Despair ACT 10 for
Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and Rep. Andrew Hysell (D-48) to propose legalization of recreational and
MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin deserve the freedom to make their own decisions, including whether
WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, Marathon County Board Supervisor John Kroll announced his candidacy for the 85th Assembly District. Kroll, who works professionally to make homes across Wisconsin more affordable and comfortable, is a strong advocate for lowering family costs – including utility costs and taxes. Kroll released the following statement: “I
GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement announcing his retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature representing the people of Southern Wisconsin. I have proudly fought for the taxpayers in my
MADISON, Wis. – Origen, a Madison-based atmospheric water generator brand within the Therma-Stor family, has deployed its Wellspring 100 system at the University of North Florida’s JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab as part of a new research initiative focused on water security and infrastructure resiliency. The installation places Wisconsin-engineered technology into a
The U.S. economy is at a “major transitional moment” shaped by rapid public policy change and a technological revolution around AI, a Wisconsin economist says. Mike Knetter is the senior advisor for investments and business development at the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association, and the former dean of the Wisconsin
MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her broader plan to make life less expensive for Wisconsinites. “Health
The question isn’t whether AI will change our lives, but how Wisconsin prepares to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
State courts are often the last line of defense when it comes to protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms and in holding those who violate the law accountable, no matter how powerful or privileged. That is why this race matters, and why I am running to be your next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Election Commission case is an opportunity for Wisconsin to turn a new page and end minority rule at the federal level. The court should move with deliberate speed to remedy this wrong and strengthen our democracy.
Rep. Brent Jacobson and colleagues introduced measures that would return lawmaking power itself to the branch where the Wisconsin constitution says it belongs.