With one week to go before the April general election, Common Cause is encouraging voters to call or text the nonpartisan hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they encounter any challenges when casting a ballot. Common Cause is part of the largest nonpartisan election protection program in the nation, which runs the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and protectthevote.net website. If yo… Please

Maryjane Behm will immediately help reform and accountability efforts at IRG Action and IRG  Delafield, Wis. – Momentum at the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to grow as the organization announced that Maryjane “MJ” Behm has joined the organization as Deputy Director, Policy & Reform. She will also serve as

Experience new acts, a brand-new exhibit and a season packed with unforgettable special events BARABOO, Wis. – Circus World is back and ready to delight guests with a vibrant spring, summer and fall season full of excitement! This year features a brand-new museum exhibit, a dynamic lineup of special events and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) until April 15, 2026. Seats are available in each of the following categories: organic farmer, organic business, organic consumer, and at-large. Members serve three-year terms, and the

This is the first time this year VoteVets has targeted a Republican  Veteran member of Congress Washington, DC. —Today, VoteVets Action Fund is launching a $250k ad campaign calling out Congressman and Navy Veteran Derrick Van Orden over his support for the war in Iran as prices at home skyrocket.

Part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in 2025-27 Biennial Budget  for successful Agricultural Roads Improvement Program, grants to support 29 projects across rural Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $50 million in grants were awarded through the first round of Agricu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

Milwaukee, WI – This evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would “exert federal control over voter rolls and mail-in ballots.”  Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “Wisconsin runs Wisconsin’s elections. Period. Wisconsin residents are facing the surging costs of gas, food, child care, health care, you na…

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump signing an executive order cracking down on mail-in voting, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Facing a wave of backlash over a failing economy and a disastrous war, Trump is now attempting to seize control of our elections— including the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition in filing a petition challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and reversion to outdated standards that harm the environment and public health. The MATS Rule implements nationwide standards that limit

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany spoke at a press conference with Peeping Tom Rep. Bob Donovan, who was cited for restroom peeping on a college campus when he was 36 years old and was not attending the university at the time.  “Tom

The following is a statement from Mandela Barnes after a three-judge panel dismissed a challenge to Wisconsin’s unfair congressional maps: “On day one of this campaign, I called for redrawing Wisconsin’s congressional maps. We are a 50-50 state, yet our rigged maps lead us to a congressional delegation of six

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Friday vetoed legislation that fought against the exploitation of homeless citizens by drug dealers. His veto perpetuates a failed approach to homelessness that allows drug addiction to continue to ruin lives and prevent recovery. Senate Bill 610 authored by Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Rep.

WAUSAU, WI — State Representative Brent Jacobson today announced his endorsement of Kevin Hermening in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, citing Hermening’s experience, local roots, and commitment to serving the people of North Central Wisconsin.  “When I look at the field of candidates running for Congress, I

Senator Baldwin demands action from Trump Administration, care for impacted servicemembers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded action from the Trump Administration after Wisconsin servicemembers contacted her office and reported they were not getting the care they needed for injuries they sustained in the opening days of President

Madison, WI-Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) applauds the United States Supreme Court’s decisive 8–1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazardeciding so called “conversion therapy bans” are viewpoint discrimination. Chiles centered on a challenge to a Colorado state law that prohibited licensed professionals from engaging in talk therapy related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers chose to do what is not best for our kids. His veto pen has once again misguidedly put our next generations at risk. Wisconsin Family Action President Daniel Degner responded, “We are disappointed but not surprised. By vetoing Assembly Bills 100, 102, 104 and Senate Bill

Event launches state/local partnership, kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today joined city of West Bend officials, business leaders and residents to launch a state-local safety partnership and kickoff National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, recognized every April. Spurred by a West Bend Area

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) responded on Tuesday to the vetoes of legislation she authored to protect women, girls, and parental rights: “Governor Evers likes to say, ‘The will of the people is the law of the land,’ yet with the vetoes of Assembly Bill 100 and 102, he

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced that Benjamin J. Rattle, age 37, of Racine, Wis., has been charged with six felony counts of possession of child pornography. Mr. Rattle was arrested on Tuesday, March 24, and booked into the Kenosha County Jail.

MADISON, Wis. — Please see the following response on the dismissal of Democrats’ lawsuit to gerrymander our congressional districts. “The current Wisconsin congressional map was drafted by Governor Tony Evers and approved by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is good to see yet another court rule in support of maintaining the