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MADISON, WI – As the Wisconsin State Assembly enters what will likely be the last week of the legislative session, the Democratic members of the Task Force on Protecting Kids are once again calling for a vote on legislation to
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 10, 2026, Joathan Colula (age: 33) was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and for conspiracy to commit
Dem Gov. Tony Evers plans to use his final State of the State to tout bipartisan successes during his two terms, including $2 billion annually in tax cuts, helping more than 127,000 Wisconsinites get job training and paying off $3 billion in state debt.
GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) today praised Governor Tony Evers for granting a full pardon to Green Bay mother Samantha Hampton, calling it “a powerful reminder that government can be a force for good.” Rep. Rivera-Wagner submitted
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2026 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Tues.,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for
MADISON – Today Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) spoke at a press conference ahead of the February 17th Assembly floor session, calling for the passage of postpartum Medicaid expansion. Assembly Democrats also called on Assembly Republicans to focus on issues that
(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades. “This investment towards
MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court. MTI becomes the first labor
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2
MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic
Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Investment and economic development are often framed as unequivocal wins, but energy infrastructure is different. If built without foresight, the consequences will reshape the future.
WMC Foundation report clearly shows that Wisconsin is not where we need to be on the metrics that matter
As education authority returns to the states, WI should appoint its superintendent. Today, 38 states appoint their top education official, reflecting recognition that the role is executive in nature.
Wisconsin’s lead and zinc mines played out long ago as sources of lead and zinc, but what if some took on a second life as a source of so-called “rare earth” minerals with properties that underlie many modern technologies?
According to recent research, Black women are the most educated demographic in America, outpacing all other groups in college enrollment and degree attainment. We show up. We do the work. We earn the credentials. And then we watch corner offices fill with people who look nothing like us.
Just as we did in the late 1800s, during the last Gilded Age, we need to create a populist/progressive alliance. Today’s Democratic Party is controlled by affluent urbanites who have little in common with regular Americans.
All signs point to a historic repudiation of MAGA Republicans at the ballot box in November. Like any wannabe dictator, Trump seeks to deny the people the chance to limit his power and repudiate his leadership.
An unexamined problem bedeviling the United States today is that we have no shared understanding of citizenship.
MADISON, WI – As the Wisconsin State Assembly enters what will likely be the last week of the legislative session, the Democratic members of the Task Force on Protecting Kids are once again calling for a vote on legislation to protect child welfare. The task force’s three Democratic members—Vice Chair
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 10, 2026, Joathan Colula (age: 33) was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and for conspiracy to commit money laundering. A jury had found Colula guilty of both
Dem Gov. Tony Evers plans to use his final State of the State to tout bipartisan successes during his two terms, including $2 billion annually in tax cuts, helping more than 127,000 Wisconsinites get job training and paying off $3 billion in state debt.
GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) today praised Governor Tony Evers for granting a full pardon to Green Bay mother Samantha Hampton, calling it “a powerful reminder that government can be a force for good.” Rep. Rivera-Wagner submitted a letter of support to the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2026 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Tues., Feb. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s State
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. Updated every two years, the Public Access
MADISON – Today Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) spoke at a press conference ahead of the February 17th Assembly floor session, calling for the passage of postpartum Medicaid expansion. Assembly Democrats also called on Assembly Republicans to focus on issues that lower costs and improve the lives of Wisconsinites. The Assembly
(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades. “This investment towards a dependable sewer system in the city of Gillett will
MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court. MTI becomes the first labor union to weigh into the election for Circuit Court, Branch
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases, more than seven times what was approved
MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic chemical exposures to climate change, shape human h… Please log
Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Investment and economic development are often framed as unequivocal wins, but energy infrastructure is different. If built without foresight, the consequences will reshape the future.
WMC Foundation report clearly shows that Wisconsin is not where we need to be on the metrics that matter
As education authority returns to the states, WI should appoint its superintendent. Today, 38 states appoint their top education official, reflecting recognition that the role is executive in nature.
Wisconsin’s lead and zinc mines played out long ago as sources of lead and zinc, but what if some took on a second life as a source of so-called “rare earth” minerals with properties that underlie many modern technologies?
According to recent research, Black women are the most educated demographic in America, outpacing all other groups in college enrollment and degree attainment. We show up. We do the work. We earn the credentials. And then we watch corner offices fill with people who look nothing like us.
Just as we did in the late 1800s, during the last Gilded Age, we need to create a populist/progressive alliance. Today’s Democratic Party is controlled by affluent urbanites who have little in common with regular Americans.
All signs point to a historic repudiation of MAGA Republicans at the ballot box in November. Like any wannabe dictator, Trump seeks to deny the people the chance to limit his power and repudiate his leadership.
An unexamined problem bedeviling the United States today is that we have no shared understanding of citizenship.