[Madison, WI] — Dane County Sheriff’s detective Anthony Hamilton today charged that appointed Sheriff Kalvin Barrett is risking the safety of Dane County residents by allowing staff levels to fall to unprecedented lows. Detective Hamilton, a candidate for sheriff in the November election, reported that the sheriff’s department is short

MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today endorsed George Christenson in the race for Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. This is a critical position to address current challenges in the justice system, including a massive backlog in Milwaukee County courts. Mayor Johnson adds his name to more than 80 other local leaders

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign is launching its latest television ad of the 2022 cycle, focused on his commitment to improving public education in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers believes that what’s best for our kids is best for our state — and the latest ad highlights Gov.

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced they are hosting a free online student loan debt relief workshop on August 16. The workshop will help student loan borrowers prepare for the end of the federal student loan payment pause on August

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is launching it’s first TV ad of the race this week, highlighting Derrick’s background as a 26 year Navy veteran, and contrasting his experience with that of the rubber stamp Democrats running in this 3rd District

Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, August 2 I-94 – Waukesha County Wednesday, August 3 I-39 – Portage County Thursday,

MADISON, Wis. — State primaries and local races around the nation are especially significant this election year, and iVoterGuide.com is helping to ensure that voters everywhere are informed before they head to the polls. “Regardless of how they cast their votes, Americans want accurate, well-researched information and trusted guidance in order to remove

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The legislation would make big corporations and wealthy hedge funds pay a fairer share of taxes; cut the deficit; lower the cost of prescription drugs and reduce health insurance premiums; lower household energy bills and

Madison, Wis. – A new report shows that Ron Johnson argued that the Social Security and Medicare programs should be changed to allow cuts and not guarantee the earned benefits that older Wisconsinites have earned after paying into the program for decades. Wisconsin State Journal: Ron Johnson calls for turning Social Security,

Madison, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – After a search that involved students, faculty, and staff, Edgewood College has selected Sodexo as its new dining services partner. The new partnership launched July 1, 2022. “I am so excited that Sodexo has been chosen as the dining partner for Edgewood College,” Kevin

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Rep. Chris Sinicki, and Social Security recipient John Drew held a press conference in front of Ron Johnson’s office, calling him out for undermining vital programs like Social Security and Medicare. The event is part of a national “Too Extreme GOP” push to mobilize

WATCH Mandela Barnes’ First Ad Against Against Ron Johnson “Enough” Here MADISON — Today, Ron Johnson attacked Social Security once again, saying “what we ought to be doing is we ought to turn [Social Security and Medicare] into discretionary spending.” Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement:  “Self-serving, multimillionaire senator Ron

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Timothy Buckley, age 31, was arrested in Richland Center, Wis. on August 2, 2022, for an expected charge of sexual assault with an individual confined to a correctional institution by a correctional staff member.

Today, COWS released Playing with Public Money in Milwaukee: Data, Context, and Questions on Soccer Stadiums. This report offers an overview of research on the economic impact of sports arenas and information on recent public investments in soccer stadiums in five U.S. cities. This resource, along with a companion report to

Senator Howard Marklein of the 17th Senate District was recently awarded the 2021-22 Friend of the Towns Award at the Juneau County Unit Meeting of the WTA for his efforts supporting town government. “Senator Marklein’s extraordinary leadership as Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance was instrumental in producing the

MADISON, Wis. – The radical politics of the Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial primary were in full force at tonight’s town hall. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Regardless of which candidate emerges as the nominee, tonight’s town hall made it clear that every Republican running for governor

MADISON, Wis. – When asked about gun reforms he would consider if elected governor at tonight’s WISN Town Hall, Tim Michels opposed common sense gun safety measures to protect victims of domestic violence, saying that abusers shouldn’t have their weapons confiscated because an “angry ex, ex spouse makes a complaint.” Michels

[Milwaukee, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch showed why she’s the conservative choice for Wisconsin governor at the WISN gubernatorial primary town hall on Monday night. “Rebecca Kleefisch has the best handle on the issues facing real Wisconsinites because she is a real Wisconsinite,” said Charles Nichols, Rebecca for Governor campaign manager. “Rebecca is