MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Trump announced plans for steep tariffs on generic prescription drugs, a cost-raising policy that would make medications even more unaffordable for many Wisconsinites. Congressman Tom Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020 bill that was so extreme only two other members of

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a man was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on a city street near the Wisconsin capitol. Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this incident: “Wisconsin is again enduring another tragedy in which another person of color was killed by law enforcement.

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series. Together, these resources contain most of the information that hunters will need to participate in hunting game species. The fall forecasts also include hunting and trapping

Bayfield, Wis. —  With a turn of the shovel, the long-awaited Meyers Beach accessible path project has begun. A partnership between the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of the Apostle Islands, the $690,000 project will replace the 47-step stairway down a 23-foot sand bank with an accessible 3%

Progressive majority picked its battles during consequential 2025-26 term DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government’s Court Watch released its review of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term on Thursday, examining how the Court’s progressive majority advanced its priorities selectively while attempting to follow the law in cases where

MADISON, WI – Today, Corey Ruiz, a member of the Madison community, was shot and killed by a member of the Madison Police Department.  Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I am deeply saddened and disturbed to hear of the death of Corey Ruiz after he was fatally

Now Accepting Applications Through Aug. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants. The grants provide project funding to establish an electronics collection site or to host an event between October 2026 and December 2027. The application deadline is

Marquette Law Poll Shows Mandela Barnes Leading Tom Tiffany 44-40 While Hong Loses To Tiffany Marquette Law And Internal Polling Shows Two-Person Race Between Mandela Barnes and Francesca Hong David Crowley In A Distant Third In Every Single Poll Marquette Law School released their long-awaited poll on the race, and the verdict is

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for and helped advance legislation to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act, legislation Senator Baldwin

Madison, Wisconsin (July 22, 2026) – The Wisconsin Court System has begun piloting a new online, mobile-first portal designed to make it easier for people to complete and file domestic abuse temporary restraining order petitions. The plain-language portal allows petitioners to create or log in to an eFiling account, generate standard

MADISON – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin today released the following statement after Madison police shot and killed a man in the street. Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, issued the following statement: “Wisconsinites are gathering together in Madison after police shot and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Madison on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. At approximately 1:00 p.m., four Madison Police Department officers responded to the Marquette neighborhood for a report of

LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke’s biggest problem isn’t Republicans, it’s members of her own party demanding answers about why she continues to hide her finances from Wisconsin voters and why she’s been missing on the campaign trail. Cooke has refused to release her financial disclosure, raising questions about what

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress from trading individual stocks while serving in office. U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden voted in support of the bill, reaffirming his commitment to accountability and transparency in Washington. Rep. Van Orden

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to today’s police-involved shooting in Madison. “I am horrified by the reports coming out of Madison about a man who was shot and killed in the street by police officers. “While details are still emerging and a

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of H. Con. Res. 113. “Protecting the integrity of our elections and bolstering our national security are among the most fundamental responsibilities of Congress,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “House Republicans are moving Reconciliation 3.0 forward to

WisconsinEye and WisPolitics – State Affairs are proud to present Campaign 2026 gubernatorial primary election candidate interviews. Hosted by WisPolitics – State Affairs Editor JR Ross and produced by WisconsinEye.  Hear directly from the candidates on issues that define their platform and vision for the state of Wisconsin to inform

“Today, our community is once again confronting the profound consequences that follow when a life is lost in an encounter with law enforcement. “This is not just another headline, this is someone’s child. A family is grieving an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with them, with everyone affected by

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. “The Stop Insider Trading Act is a major step forward for ethics reform on Capitol Hill. It ensures no lawmaker can profit off of insider information,” said Steil. “I urge my Senate