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Madison – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) today acknowledged Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James’ decision not to seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate. Senator James (R-Thorp) has represented the 23rd Senate District since 2023, previously serving in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A U.S. Army veteran and longtime law

Landmarks across Wisconsin will be lit in purple lights joining in the national commemoration of victims’ rights. Marsy’s Law silhouettes will also be on display in the State Capitol.   MADISON, Wis –  Major landmarks across Wisconsin are being lit in purple lights next week as part of a statewide recognition of

Monroe, WI – April 17, 2026 – Jon Aleckson, a retired small business leader in educational technology and lifelong Wisconsin resident, today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 50. District 50 includes all Green County and parts of southwest Dane County. Aleckson is launching Restore Wisconsin,

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County continues to prioritize public safety as the community recovers from two rounds of severe weather and flooding, while also preparing for the potential of additional rainfall Friday evening.   The National Weather Service is forecasting another possible stormfront coming through southeast Wisconsin during the evenin… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin praised the Dane County Board late Thursday night for passing a resolution which amends the 2026 operating budget for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office to remove funding for the use of the Flock automatic license plate reader system. Jon McCray Jones, policy analyst for

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved 2025 RES-403, amending the 2026 county budget to remove $80,000 in funding for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office use of the Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system and prohibiting further expenditures on the system. “There

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. The board passed 2025 RES-428 to mark this observance and honor the strength, resilience, and courage of survivors. Sexual violence remains a widespread public

Germantown, WI — Today, State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly to continue representing the people of the 24th Assembly District. He said: “I am proud to have spent my legislative career fighting for the hardworking families and small business owners of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that as of 12:45 p.m. today, April 16, the Wisconsin River is at 19.85 feet, major flood stage and is continuing to rise. The National Weather Service predicts the river to crest at 21.0 feet tomorrow, April 17, at 7

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support the response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2. The SEOC is communicating with county and tribal emergency managers and has received reports road damage reports

Governor thanks soldiers for supporting state’s response to severe weather affecting families and communities across Wisconsin COLUMBIA COUNTY — Gov. Tony Evers today visited with soldiers in the Wisconsin National Guard who are supporting flood response efforts in Columbia County. The governor’s visit with the soldiers comes after he signed Executive Order #289 yeste… Please log

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate convened for a special session to discuss Governor Evers’ proposal to ban gerrymandering in Wisconsin. However, almost none of the Republican caucus appeared for this session. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Fair maps and competitive elections are essential

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin rolled out legislation that would make viewing sports such as Brewers, Packers, and Bucks games more accessible for Wisconsinites. The legislation is part of a larger Democratic effort to fight against big corporations and for working Wisconsinites. It would fight streaming services that jack

Our system of government ensures checks and balances. When a government agency fails in its duty to keep the public interest as its top priority, it is the Legislature’s role to exercise oversight. Hi, this is Senator Rob Hutton. Last week, the State Senate attempted to shed light on why

Survey also asked about Artemis II moon mission, data centers, and AI MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, April 22-23, via written releases. On Wednesday, April 22, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such as those that swept through much of Wisconsin the past week and may happen again in the coming days, can impact drinking water

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Ralph M. Ramirez’s retirement, effective Aug. 9, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. To

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are sharing new information and urging the community to be prepared for potential Friday rainstorms to help residents stay safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting another possible stormfront coming through southeast Wisconsin during the evening of

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Courier details Wisconsin union workers rallying on Tax Day to protest Tom Tiffany’s vote gutting affordable healthcare to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. During a campaign stop in November, Tiffany admitted that after more than 15 years of trying to rip away healthcare from