WI – Brayden Myer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has been denied the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Convention and will not be considered for endorsement by convention delegates, despite meeting all the criteria established by the RPW Endorsement Committee. During the

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WHITEHALL, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with New Horizons and the Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Trempealeau County Courthouse.  On Monday, May 18, eight red silhouettes will be displayed

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly meets in special session this morning to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill negotiated between outgoing Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leadership that spends down the state’s current, estimated $2.3 billion budget surplus. Barring the biggest economic boom in Wisconsin in decades, it will also likely

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting yesterday from The Recombobulation Area details how Republicans are fleeing from the state legislature to avoid their costly agenda and a major Democratic defeat in November. The report outlines Republicans’ most vulnerable Assembly seats, including Shannon Zimmerman in the 30th, Todd Novak in the 51st, Bob Donoovan in

Oconto Falls, Wis – Attorneys representing survivors of a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse within the Oconto Falls School District issued a formal response following the District’s filing of a Motion to Dismiss. Disparti Law sees this motion as a continuation of the District’s historical pattern of overlooking, minimizing, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly starting in July in select counties throughout Wisconsin. This program is a partnership between the DNR and the public with the goal of documenting Karner

WI State Capitol, Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsin legislators to support struggling families, property taxpayers, schools, students, and special needs children. “Give us our money back!  Pass the Governor Evers and Senate and Assembly GOP leaders’ compromise to give back $1.8

BELMONT, Wis. – As the nation prepares to commemorate America 250, Wisconsin’s First Capitol in Belmont invites visitors to experience the birthplace of Wisconsin’s government starting May 23, when the site opens for weekend visits. The historic site – recently awarded a major capital project investment – will host two

MUSKEGO, WI — A federal judge today refused to block 2025 Wisconsin Act 126, a new law that bans out-of-state residents from helping Wisconsin candidates collect nomination signatures. Pete Karas, the Wisconsin Green Party candidate for Secretary of State, says the ruling hurts everyday candidates — and the voters who

MADISON, Wis. — Madison College is launching two new artificial intelligence degree programs this fall — AI Data Specialist and GenAI Front-End Developer — to prepare students for in-demand technology careers. Learn more about opportunities in AI, cybersecurity and software development at the IT  Open House on Wednesday, May 20, from

MADISON, WIS., – This week, Democratic candidate for the 3rd CD Rodney Rave announced he was suspending his campaign. All Democrats in the Congressional District thank him for his willingness to serve and for his dedication to the people of Wisconsin.  As a former legislator with the Ho-Chunk Nation, union

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced a new seven-figure statewide ad campaign across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Send in the Dam Man,” highlights Tiffany’s priorities to crack down on waste and fraud in Madison, lower property taxes and utility bills, protect

MADISON, WI (May 13, 2026) – After months of negotiations, a bipartisan deal has been reached on how to allocate the state’s $1.8 billion budget surplus. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s largest small business advocate, announced its support of the new legislation, citing the much-needed tax relief measures

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #293, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., May 14, 2026, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Each year since assuming office, Gov. Evers has proclaimed May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. “Through their service and sacrifice, our Hmong-Lao veteran community has earned ever…

MADISON, WI — One City Schools and One City Advocates today released a formal statement in response to the $1.8 billion bipartisan budget deal announced May 11, 2026, by Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. In a state where just eight (8) percent

Madison, Wis. – Today the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously approved a motion authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) to continue operations at the Brule State Fish Hatchery in response to the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed cuts to walleye, musky, and trout stocking. Quinn released the following

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Grant County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Craig R. Day’s retirement, effective Sept. 4, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

MADISON, Wis. — Inflation numbers are rapidly rising due to surging energy costs driven by the Tom Tiffany-backed unprovoked war in Iran. Consumer prices in the United States rose last month at the fastest rate since May 2023 across the board—from tomatoes, which are up nearly 40% from last year, to airfares, up more than 20% from last year. 

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Highway Commissioner Chris Hardy kicked off the 2026 Road Construction Project season with an important reminder for drivers to take safe actions behind the wheel to keep roadway workers and each other safe. “Brown County wants its drivers going to