Washington, D.C. — October 5th, 2026 — Wisconsin has just received $11,441,359 in federal funding through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program to continue providing voluntary home visiting programs that support parents and improve outcomes for families and young children. Nationwide, this represents the largest-ever amount of dedicated federal

MADISON, WI – On Saturday, the Hopium Chronicles podcast released an interview with Democratic Leaders Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Greta Neubauer discussing Democratic ambitions to flip Wisconsin’s Senate and Assembly for the first time in over a decade. The legislators spoke about Democrats’ platform of building a Wisconsin where

Wisconsin received 85% less in funding for rural home loans this year, only $2 million this year compared to an average of $13.1 million in previous years WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling out the Trump Administration for slashing $11 million in federal funding that helps

ASHLAND, WI – Congressional candidate Michael Alfonso bailed on a commitment to appear at a healthcare forum alongside his opponent, Fred Clark, on Sunday. The forum, held by members of the Wisconsin Medical Society in Ashland, would have been the candidates’ first joint appearance since the primary election in early August.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has released its oral arguments calendar for December 2026.  A synopsis of each case can be found at www.wicourts.gov/supreme/sc_oralargs.jsp closer to the date of the arguments.  TUESDAY, December 8, 2026 09:00 a.m. 2023AP1709 Appvion, Inc. Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan v. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 10:30

Program opens floodgates to fraud, waste, and abuse while shifting the burden to states and taxpayers. In 2025, the Trump administration slipped a dangerous federal tax credit voucher program into HB1 – the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” – arguing that both public and private schools alike could benefit from a

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the 19th highlights the differences between GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden and his Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke. The article points to Van Orden’s history of controversy and his lengthy online record, which includes sexist and racist remarks. Meanwhile, Cooke is out on the campaign

MADISON, Wis. — At the same time Congressman Tom Tiffany publicly pledged he would never raise taxes on billionaires, two ultra-wealthy MAGA billionaires – Dick and Elizabeth Uihlien – funneled $12 million dollars to the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW), which then passed the money on to Tiffany’s gubernatorial campaign.

WAUSAU, WI – Today, the Tom Tiffany campaign released a new ad highlighting David Crowley’s own words and his record on illegal immigration. Crowley has declared, “I’m not an ally. I’m an accomplice. I’m going to be with you no matter what.”Crowley has said he does not see “any scenario”

Racine, WI — A new House Majority PAC poll shows ER nurse Mitchell Berman leading Republican Bryan Steil, 48-47. Berman is building momentum after a DCCC Analytics poll just last week showed the race even (48-48). Despite over $4.5 million already spent by Steil and Republicans, Berman is now in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received more than $152 million in fourth-quarter payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads and connecting highways.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger. On Sept. 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger, 29, was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County/Eau Claire County

It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29.  On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a

Crowley’s Latest Tax and Fee Increases Show Why He Opposes Ending the Governor’s Partial Veto Power to Raise Taxes and Fees MILWAUKEE, WI – David Crowley’s newly released 2027 Milwaukee County budget calls for a 2.6% increase in the county property tax levy while piling on higher fees for parking,

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke sent a cease and desist letter to Congressman Derrick Van Orden over AI videos Van Orden has posted on social media. The videos depict Cooke saying things she has never said and are purposefully made to deceive voters about Cooke’s stances. Van

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a petition for review against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Chad La Lor to serve as Douglas County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Mark Fruehauf’s resignation. La Lor will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2029. “Chad La Lor’s 30

MADISON, Wis. — As life continues to become more expensive for Wisconsinites across the state, residents in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District are looking for answers to help. The problem? Their Representative, Tony Wied, whose job is to represent them in D.C, has been nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Democratic candidates