MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit challenges new conditions on Title

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Trump Administration’s disastrous attacks undermine access to reproductive healthcare statewide, putting services for thousands of Wisconsinites at risk MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new multistate lawsuit fighting President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Administration’s latest efforts to undermine women’s health and access to critic… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) called on the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Governor Tony Evers, and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) to immediately suspend a state-mandated race-based admissions quota. We warn the governor that the quota is unconstitutional and is nearly identical to

The campaign of Assembly #50 candidate Jon Aleckson has distributed an 8×10 postcard to every senior aged 60 and older in southwestern Dane County and all of Green County, highlighting his commitment to fight for a targeted property tax freeze that would help seniors remain in their homes. Aleckson acknowledges

Milwaukee, Wis. (August 27, 2026) – This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Indigenous Biz Con V will celebrate five years of connection, collaboration and Indigenous business leadership! Hosted by Indigenous Business Group, the 5th annual operator-run business gathering is set to take place Oct. 11-13 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee, Wis. Registration is now

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the wild crop is showing improvements in production in 2026 compared to the last few years of low production. Spring began with heavy rainfall across northern Wisconsin in April, followed by a pattern of drought through the summer. This

As State Senator Tom Tiffany Voted for a Massive Corporate Subsidy, Hiking Electric Rates for Consumers, Weakening Clean Water Protection, and Condemning Family Homes and Farmland MADISON, Wis. — Some politicians are willing to say anything to try to win an election, regardless of what they’ve done or how they’ve voted.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, released a statement following Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to file a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service to block Donald Trump’s attempts to undercut democracy by limiting access to mail-in voting: “I applaud the Wisconsin Attorney

TO: Interested PartiesFROM: House Majority PACDATE: August 27, 2026RE: Polling Shows Path To A Larger Democratic Majority Exists With Necessary Funding In December 2024, HMP announced a 2026 Recruitment Fund with the mission of recruiting and preparing potential candidates earlier than ever to expand the House battlefield deeper into Trump territory. HMP knew from Day One

Innovations in vegan cheese, ‘swicy’ cherry-tamarind hot sauce stand out among presentations Menomonie, Wis. – A stretchy, melty vegan cheese and new “swicy” sauce created by M.S. food science and technology students and recent graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic had the audience saying, “Yum! Yes, please,” at this summer’s

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Although the drawdown is temporary, it will affect hunting opportunities this fall. However,

Wisconsin remains near bottom in university support relative to technical colleges under alternative enrollment measures MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 27, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) has released a response to the Wisconsin Technical College System’s critique of its Aug. 20 report on public support and

As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equality gubernatorial candidates across key states. At a time

WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for governor and Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “For too long, progress in Madison has stalled because of Republican inaction, bu… Please log

As Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) prepares to celebrate four decades of supporting and advancing women in public service, the organization is welcoming a new slate of leaders who will help carry that legacy into its next chapter. Founded in 1987, WWIG is a statewide, bipartisan nonprofit organization that brings

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “As a union member and a registered nurse, Mitchell Berman deeply understands the issues facing working families in Wisconsin,” said Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-C… Please