MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that GOP State senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner potentially violated state law by claiming residency in both Wisconsin and Georgia in 2025. The report also notes Skinner owns a third property in Florida and has skipped Eau Claire County Board meetings during

MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Dianne Hesselbein held a virtual press conference to address the news that Republican candidate for Senate, Michele Magadance Skinner, has been illegally claiming primary residence in both Wisconsin and Georgia and successfully avoiding the payment of tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. Senator Hesselbein called on Magadance Skinner

Pride Alliance, an employee resource group (ERG) at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), has received a 2026 Global ERG Network (GEN) IMPACT Award for its efforts to create a more inclusive and welcoming campus community. This marks the first time the group has received a GEN IMPACT Award. Pride Alliance was recognized

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), on behalf of the state’s Community Health Centers (CHCs), joins the National Association of Community Health Centers and over 1,500 Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the country to celebrate National Health Center Week. We celebrate the vital role health centers play in providing

Rhinelander, WI — The Forward Party announced today that it has endorsed Niina Baum, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The Forward Party endorses candidates across the political spectrum based on their commitment to public service and responsive governance. It was co-founded by Christine Todd Whitman, the former Republican Governor

(Stevens Point, Wis., Aug. 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through August 17, 2026, for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. The FIELDS program is designed to increase domestic fertilizer production and strengthen long-term supply for farmers producing

MADISON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026. All DNR Customer & Outreach Services staff will be attending training

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID. While Wisconsin residents are required to

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News reveals that in Congress, MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s position on abortion is so extreme that he advanced a national abortion ban which could ban abortion nationwide and criminalize doctors. The ban provides no exceptions for rape, incest or life of the mother.

BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that year, Wisconsin must pass and implement laws that address public accountability, environmental safety, union labor provisions, and community benefit requirements to

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Emily Berge, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, today called on Rebecca Cooke to join her in supporting a federal moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers until Congress establishes strong regulations for artificial intelligence and enforceable protections for the communities where those

LUXEMBURG, WI — This past weekend, on Saturday, August 1st, Mark Becker hosted former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for a rally in support of his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District.  During their conversation, Kinzinger and Becker discussed the need to elect more independent-minded candidates to office, the importance of

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – A new Wisconsin cranberry creation is coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this year. The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) is partnering with O&H Danish Bakery to introduce the Cranberry Dream Bar, a State Fair-exclusive treat celebrating Wisconsin’s official state fruit. The decadent dessert features

Unprecedented corporate power is threatening Wisconsin communities, and we must act BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that year, Wisconsin must pass and implement laws that address public

Enbridge must re-do its application to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac Lansing, MI – In a major victory for Tribal nations in Michigan, the state’s Supreme Court has overturned a key permit that Canadian company Enbridge needs in order to bore a massive four-mile tunnel beneath the Straits

Madison – Wisconsin will issue its first Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credentials in September.  Each APRN license will also be designated with the recognized role (or roles) for which the applicant has been certified. The four recognized roles in Wisconsin are: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurs… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) toured the City of Milwaukee Elections Operations Center, taking up the City of Milwaukee’s offer to Vice President JD Vance to see firsthand the extensive security and accuracy measures in place. Following the tour, Baldwin held a discussion with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and

MADISON, Wis. — Following the anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare becoming law, Congressman Tom Tiffany is more determined than ever to gut the programs thousands of Wisconsinites rely on to afford care. In Congress, Tiffany helped introduce an extreme plan that would turn Medicare into a voucher system. He also voted against a bill

Milwaukee — A coalition of Milwaukee civil rights and civic organizations will mark the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a three-day public event — VRA 3 Days of Action 2026 — August 6–8, 2026. The three events are presented by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County and supported by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 31, 2026 CONTACT: David Gwidt, Communications Director, dgwidt@aclu-wi.org Alyssa Meinecke, Program and Strategy Director, ameinecke@aclu-wi.org MADISON — The ACLU of Wisconsin, along with pro bono counsel from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, filed a lawsuit today against Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services,