Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its

GREEN BAY, WI. — Senator Jamie Wall applauded today’s $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., over the harm the company’s products have done to children. The settlement requires Meta to implement new child safety measures for Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits, nighttime restrictions, fewer notifications during

What Citizens Should Know about Wisconsin’s Electricity Generation Options! The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC) to Host the First Webinar in a 3-Part Series on September 3, 2026. Milwaukee – What: With AI data centers threatening to upend current energy needs, the LWVMC will host the first of a

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters announced its final slate of candidate endorsements today for the 2026 election cycle. These endorsements build on an historic election season made possible by fair maps, which offer a real path to a pro-democracy, pro-conservation legislative majority come November. “Wisconsinites are demanding a new wave of

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Wisconsin entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and technology professionals will gather Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Marquette University for the Launch Wisconsin conference, a statewide event showcasing emerging companies, new technologies and the people driving Wisconsin’s innovation economy. Entrepreneurs may attend the conference at no charge, an effort aimed

JACKSON, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) toured the Oaks of Jackson, a Washington County Next Generation Housing development, to highlight the county’s efforts to expand attainable homeownership opportunities and discuss his recently introduced Working Families Home Construction Act, which was inspired by the county’s successful housing initiative. The Working Familie… Please log in

Kenosha, WI — More than 23,900 Wisconsinites have lost food assistance as a result of devastating SNAP cuts backed by Rep. Bryan Steil, including 6300 of his own constituents. According to the CBPP SNAP Tracker, SNAP participation in Wisconsin dropped by 23,919 people between July 2025 and April 2026. New

Southwestern Wisconsin is experiencing an outbreak of measles with rising numbers of cases in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties. UW-Platteville’s top priority is the safety of our students, faculty and staff. No cases have been reported on campus so far, but the university is actively monitoring the situation and remains in contact

Nearly 80 emergency response agencies to receive grants for lifesaving equipment Key points at a glance The We Energies Foundation is providing $150,000 through its Rewarding Responders Grant — up from $100,000 last year. The funding is helping nearly 80 agencies receive lifesaving equipment or training. Grants are part of

Parents, educators and State Rep. Tara Johnson said families are being squeezed by rising costs as Congress fails to act ONALASKA, Wis. — In case you missed it, yesterday Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly WI, and Americans for Healthy Families hosted a roundtable in Onalaska, where parents, educators and State Rep.

“The dam man didn’t pay his damn taxes”  — Scot Ross MADISON, Wis. —  New investigative reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany’s business as a failure. Congressman Tiffany has been selling himself as a successful Northwoods small business owner but tax records show Tiffany and his businesses

New Choose Wisely Booklet Outlines Updated Safe-Eating Guidelines MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines consumption guidelines for fish caught from waterbodies across the state. While

Also: Democrats more likely to vote, more Republicans enthusiastic to vote Democrats feature greater party loyalty with 98% likely voters supporting Crowley, although enthusiasm is low among Hong supporters Most voters see themselves as more moderate than either candidate Inflation, cost of living, and negative views of the economy are

Political Analyst: “Tiffany wants us to trust his economic judgment to run Wisconsin after he couldn’t earn a taxable profit for his businesses.” New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s businesses went years without paying state income taxes.  Congressman Tiffany has made his business dealings a cornerstone

Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines nearly $14 million in public sector damages, more than $8.2 million in damages to residential properties MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has formally requested a disaster declaration from President Donald J. Trump in response to severe storms on July 27, 2026.&n… Please log in to

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2026 unemployment rates

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County’s Capital Improvements Committee advanced a package of “quality of life amendments” Wednesday that would invest in parks, playgrounds, senior centers, transit safety, and other critical infrastructure, while also recommending the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex (IJCC) project move forward. The Capital Improvements Committee recommended the IJCC project,

MADISON, Wis. —  Last week, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker spoke with Channel 3000’s Elly Laliberte about the critical importance of the November election for shaping the balance of power in the state capitol. Wisconsinites are tired of feeling like they can’t afford everyday living and ready for change in our long-time

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are demanding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thoroughly investigate Sysco’s proposed $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, over concerns that the deal could further consolidate the nation’s food distribution system, weaken competition, and drive-up costs for independent

Pierce County, WI — Pierce County residents have won a major victory in their three-year fight to protect their water, homes, and farming communities from the consequences of Ridge Breeze Dairy’s massive expansion.  On August 24, Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy ruled  that a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources