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The fact that there will be a number of Democratic primary candidates — including, perhaps, several statewide officials, the chief executive of the state’s largest county and able young legislators — is not a problem. It’s a measure of the party’s renewal in recent years. And its strength going into the 2026 race.
A moderate gubernatorial candidate is the Dems’ best chance for 2026
Unless the governor acts, Wisconsin families across all sectors — including public schools — will be left behind families in other states.
Event Expected to Bring Over 1,200 Attendees and Nearly $1 Million in Economic Impact Contact: Alesha Guenther – yrncmke2027@gmail.com NASHVILLE – The Young Republican National Federation has officially selected Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the host city for its 2027 National Convention.
No known public exposure identified, overall risk to the public is low The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County. One case was confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – Justice Susan Crawford was sworn in during a public ceremony at the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, August 1, 2025, marking her formal introduction as the newest member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford was elected April 1 to a 10-year term on the Supreme Court to&n… Please log in to access
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Emilee Miklas, emilee.miklas@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced today it has deactivated 192,369 voter registrations through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. The individuals deactivated by the WEC had not voted in the past four
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Wisconsin. AG Kaul joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit in July challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – The Wisconsin Court System has announced three leadership appointments, each bringing experience that aligns with the court system’s ongoing work in judicial administration, public access, and statewide technology. Brittney Richmond has been appointed Chief
Dear Legislators, Staff, and Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Wisconsin Energy University 2025, a three-part briefing series this September at the Wisconsin State Capitol. These sessions are designed to provide a grounded, solutions-oriented look at Wisconsin’s energy
BELOIT- Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is the nonprofit authorized by Congress to provide federal funds to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), announced that it will be shutting down at the end
MADISON, WI – In a new op-ed published in The Cap Times, Rep. Jenna Jacobson is painting a clear picture of how Howard Marklein has neglected his responsibilities, neglected Wisconsin’s public education system, and abandoned the hardworking families of Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos over Trump bill Good morning to Bryan Steil. After a… tough reception during his listening session in Elkhorn, we figured we’d do him
Algae-infused treat wins People’s Choice Award at statewide WiSys event A stroll down the aisle of the supermarket or a scroll through your social media feed likely provides plenty of evidence that when it comes to consumer products and nutritional
Experts discuss the state of the U.S. Economy MADISON, WI (August 1, 2025) — In the first half of the year, the Trump administration has reshaped many aspects of economic policy, often in ways that are at odds with the views of outside
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki to discuss the town halls they have done across the state, explaining the harm that the Big Ugly Law will do to everyday Wisconsinites. Click here to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict access to healthcare for transgender youth. The lawsuit targets recent federal actions aimed at deterring providers from offering medically appropriate care
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Bob Donovan’s attempt to cover up his use of campaign funds to help pay his personal housing costs is raising the question, where’d the money go? A recent media report uncovered Donovan has paid himself nearly $6,000 from
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the governor’s race, the impact of the federal reconciliation bill on education funding, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s first bill signed into law, a lawsuit against the Trump administration from religious groups over immigration enforcement and more.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in celebration of National Ice Cream Month, this week, hosted a statewide “Ice Cream Town Hall” tour. Throughout the week, the governor traveled across the state to local ice cream parlors, drive ins, and scoop shops to meet with local
The fact that there will be a number of Democratic primary candidates — including, perhaps, several statewide officials, the chief executive of the state’s largest county and able young legislators — is not a problem. It’s a measure of the party’s renewal in recent years. And its strength going into the 2026 race.
A moderate gubernatorial candidate is the Dems’ best chance for 2026
Unless the governor acts, Wisconsin families across all sectors — including public schools — will be left behind families in other states.
Event Expected to Bring Over 1,200 Attendees and Nearly $1 Million in Economic Impact Contact: Alesha Guenther – yrncmke2027@gmail.com NASHVILLE – The Young Republican National Federation has officially selected Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the host city for its 2027 National Convention. The announcement was made Saturday following a competitive bidding process.
No known public exposure identified, overall risk to the public is low The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County. One case was confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, with eight additional cases confirmed based
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – Justice Susan Crawford was sworn in during a public ceremony at the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, August 1, 2025, marking her formal introduction as the newest member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford was elected April 1 to a 10-year term on the Supreme Court to&n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Emilee Miklas, emilee.miklas@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced today it has deactivated 192,369 voter registrations through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. The individuals deactivated by the WEC had not voted in the past four years and did not have a record of responding to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Wisconsin. AG Kaul joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit in July challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt and unlawful decision to freeze this funding. “This is a
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – The Wisconsin Court System has announced three leadership appointments, each bringing experience that aligns with the court system’s ongoing work in judicial administration, public access, and statewide technology. Brittney Richmond has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP).
Dear Legislators, Staff, and Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Wisconsin Energy University 2025, a three-part briefing series this September at the Wisconsin State Capitol. These sessions are designed to provide a grounded, solutions-oriented look at Wisconsin’s energy landscape—past, present, and future. Each session will feature expert-led presentations
BELOIT- Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is the nonprofit authorized by Congress to provide federal funds to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), announced that it will be shutting down at the end of 2025 due to cuts made by Republicans in Congress
MADISON, WI – In a new op-ed published in The Cap Times, Rep. Jenna Jacobson is painting a clear picture of how Howard Marklein has neglected his responsibilities, neglected Wisconsin’s public education system, and abandoned the hardworking families of Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District. When Rep. Jacobson announced her campaign, she made it clear that
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos over Trump bill Good morning to Bryan Steil. After a… tough reception during his listening session in Elkhorn, we figured we’d do him a favor this morning and compile his morning clips for
Algae-infused treat wins People’s Choice Award at statewide WiSys event A stroll down the aisle of the supermarket or a scroll through your social media feed likely provides plenty of evidence that when it comes to consumer products and nutritional advice, protein is all the rage. Sales of traditional protein-rich
Experts discuss the state of the U.S. Economy MADISON, WI (August 1, 2025) — In the first half of the year, the Trump administration has reshaped many aspects of economic policy, often in ways that are at odds with the views of outside economists. As Trump’s economic agenda comes into sharper focus, many
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki to discuss the town halls they have done across the state, explaining the harm that the Big Ugly Law will do to everyday Wisconsinites. Click here to watch the full interview, and find a transcript below. Jen
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict access to healthcare for transgender youth. The lawsuit targets recent federal actions aimed at deterring providers from offering medically appropriate care to individuals under age 19, even in states like Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Bob Donovan’s attempt to cover up his use of campaign funds to help pay his personal housing costs is raising the question, where’d the money go? A recent media report uncovered Donovan has paid himself nearly $6,000 from his campaign to offset his housing costs. While he was
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the governor’s race, the impact of the federal reconciliation bill on education funding, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s first bill signed into law, a lawsuit against the Trump administration from religious groups over immigration enforcement and more.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in celebration of National Ice Cream Month, this week, hosted a statewide “Ice Cream Town Hall” tour. Throughout the week, the governor traveled across the state to local ice cream parlors, drive ins, and scoop shops to meet with local leaders and community members to hear directly from Wisconsinites about