MILWAUKEE, WI — Following David Crowley’s victory in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball has moved the 2026 Wisconsin governor’s race from Toss-Up to Lean Democratic, citing Crowley’s ability to build a broad coalition and the changing political environment in the battleground state. Crowley enters the general election

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not successfully challenged

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 48 state financial agencies in 47 states have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing “force-placed” insurance costs on borrowers who already had active homeowners’ insurance policies. Under the terms of

New reporting from Politico details how Derrick Van Orden refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller and even diminished the credible allegations leveled against him. Van Orden “refused to discuss the matter” and is refusing to return the cash. Politico: “Van Orden, asked Tuesday night about

State Fair Park, West Allis – Today, the State Building Commission met at the 175th Wisconsin State Fair to consider dozens of projects across Wisconsin. Representative Jill Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and the Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, released the following statement: “I am proud

MARENGO, Wis. — The Town of Marengo has completed a collaborative initiative designed to help communities prepare before disasters strike—not simply recover after they occur. The project produced two practical resources that are now available to be shared with communities throughout Ashland County and across Wisconsin: – The Town of

MEQUON, Wis., August 12, 2026 — The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for Brad Smith, making Smith the Democratic nominee who will face incumbent Congressman Glenn Grothman in the November general election. Nearly 70,000 voters participated in the Democratic primary, an unprecedented turnout

WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at State Fair Park and approved a total of approximately $374 million in key building projects at state-owned facilities and properties statewide. This includes projects such as replacing a fire response ranger station in Crandon, reconstructing the dam at

The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin congratulates David Crowley on his historic win to be our candidate for governor. We look forward to supporting him and his campaign and will work hard to help make him our next governor. David understands the importance of ensuring the success,

 Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, is launching a new ad showing Wisconsinites the truth about MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda. The ad is part of a seven-figure statewide buy. The new ad reveals Congressman Tiffany as part of an extreme group of Washington lawmakers that

MADISON, WI – On the heels of an unprecedented Democratic primary, Wisconsin Senate Democrats are expanding our battleground to include Republican-held districts across Wisconsin. In addition to Senate Districts 5, 17, 21, and 31 – all districts carried by Tony Evers, Kamala Harris, Tammy Baldwin, and Joe Biden – the SSDC

MADISON, Wis. — Following the primary election results, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley King released the following statement: “Derrick Van Orden has spent his time in D.C. as a rubber-stamp for the GOP’s cost-raising agenda—he’s more focused on appealing to his MAGA buddies and billionaire donors than on delivering for the

NEW FRANKEN, WI — Nic Cravillion declared victory Tuesday night in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s First Senate District, earning more than 9,000 votes and over 40 percent of the vote according to unofficial results, and thanking voters across Northeast Wisconsin for placing their trust in a local farm kid, Army

Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and Democratic write-in candidate Brett Hulsey today congratulated Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for his ‘David vs. Goliath’ win in the Governor primary race. He called on all Democrats, Independents, reasonable Republicans, Progressives and Socialists to unite against billionaires to move Wisconsin forward: “Congratulations Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI — On Wednesday, RightCount Wisconsin Chairman Jim Steineke released the following statement reflecting on the outcome of Tuesday’s August Primary Elections in the Badger State. “Our election process is built on safeguards designed to prevent fraud, guarantee security, and create accountability at every step. We owe a debt of gratitude

WISCONSIN – Following the final counting of Tuesday’s primary votes, the Democracy Defense Foundation – WI Board including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Former U.S. Rep. Scott Klug and Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Mike Tate released the following statement:  “Wisconsin elections are built to

MADISON, Wis. — Following yesterday’s primary election, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “In races across the state yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats proved that they are excited and ready to flip congressional districts and the Wisconsin Legislature blue by electing candidates up and down the ballot who are committed to ending

As Wisconsin families prepare to send their kids back to school, Opportunity Wisconsin is launching back-to-school supply drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Kenosha to help ease the burden of rising costs driven by Republican-backed tariffs and cuts to health care. The drives, running throughout August in partnership with

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter, and several university leaders today announced budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent new initiatives from the UWs’ 2027-29 budget request proposal. The

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating the recognition of Dane County Regional Airport Executive Director Mark Papko, who has received a prestigious leadership award from the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (GLC-AAAE). Papko was recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions