MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has approved new changes to bring the state’s current drinking water standards in line with federal limits for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), reducing the state’s threshold for PFAS contamination from its current, outdated level of 70 parts per trillion (ppt)&nb… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI. – More than 30 hours after the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, Rebecca Cooke has failed to offer a single comment on the major military developments shaping global security and the safety of the United States and the Free World. Cooke’s refusal to engage

Milwaukee, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly condemns the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran and calls for immediate de-escalation, renewed diplomatic engagement, and full congressional oversight consistent with constitutional principles. These strikes represent a dangerous escalation that risks widening conflict in an already volatile region and threatens

This conflict highlights President Trump’s hypocritical campaign promises to peace. Libertarians have long warned against the imperial entanglements that drain the future of working Americans to serve globalist crusades and foreign powers. Starting a war with Iran would be the ultimate expression of this poison: an unnecessary, unconstitutional adventure sold

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement that he began a “massive and ongoing” war in Iran: “My whole career, I have been steadfast in the belief that doing the hard work of diplomacy is the answer, not war. I believed that when I voted against a war in Iraq and

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who served 26 years with multiple combat deployments across the Middle East, including service in every country Iran has attacked or destabilized through its terror network, released the following statement regarding Iran:

MADISON, Wis. —  The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has named Gov. Tony Evers and State Rep. Clint Moses (R–Menomonie) as 2026 Health Care Advocates of the Year. The awards were presented at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center on Feb. 25, which drew 1,100

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos released the following statement after The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced today its decision to refer for criminal prosecution a number of Recall Vos petition collectors to the Racine County District Attorney. The decision comes after Vos for Assembly submitted a verified complaint to the Wisconsin Elections

MADISON, Wis. — Prior to JD Vance’s visit to Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to campaign for Derrick Van Orden, WisDems held a virtual press call with US Senator Tammy Baldwin, manufacturing business owners Sachin Shivaram and Kyle LaFond, and WisDems Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski. Each of the speakers shared the ways in which

As Trump took the stage to deliver his State of the Union address full of lies and broken promises, Democrats took to the airwaves to tell the true story of Trump’s first year in office: soaring prices, rising layoffs, and billionaire handouts on the backs of working people.  Take a

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs, Ms. Debra Hawkes, Bishop Dr. Godfrey Stubbs, Senior Pastor at End Time Ministries International, Director of Community Education and Training for the Autism Society of Wisconsin Megan Hufton, CEO of Creating a Village Andrea Shorter Amos, and President Greg Jones of the Dane

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Candice Krall to serve as the Iron County Register of Deeds. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brancy Rowe. Krall will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 5, 2029.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week to lower costs for Wisconsinites: the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act. On the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act: “Washington should not be using taxpayer

Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) announces today that she will seek re-election to a third term in District 32 of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2026. “I want to sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of support as I considered a run for the State Senate,” said Nedweski. “So many

POTOSI, Wis. – Citizens and taxpayers from across SW Wisconsin have asked for a public meeting to discuss potential risks and rewards of data centers being developed in our area. Volunteer organizers have secured the Holiday Gardens Event Center in Potosi to host this community conversation on Sunday, March 8. The

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Nathan Petrashek to the Court of Appeals – District I. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Chief Judge Maxine A. White’s retirement. Petrashek will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Nathan Petrashek brings 16 years of experience handling

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wood County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center yesterday to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse, observers can scan a QR code that links

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Tanner Kilander to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s retirement. Kilander will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Tanner Kilander is a respected attorney who is