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

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, which represents more than 285 members, announced today that it is endorsing Tom Tiffany for governor. The endorsement joins a growing coalition of law enforcement backing Tiffany, including more than 20 Wisconsin sheriffs, the Milwaukee Police Association, and the Kenosha Professional Police Association

STATEMENT FROM URBAN TRIAGE CEO BRANDI GRAYSONOn the Police Killing of a Black Man on Williamson StreetJuly 22, 2026 Today, Madison police shot a Black man three times at close range while he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Video circulating throughout our community shows him lying dead in the

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Reduced time to degree equals faster entry into workforce Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is the first public university in the state to offer students the choice of a reduced credit bachelor’s degree. Beginning this Fall, students interested in the bachelor’s degree in Computer Science have the option

Survey to cover state of race after Rodriguez exit, Crowley reentry MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll of Democratic primary voters with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s

A new analysis found the Working Families Tax Cuts is now fueling Wisconsin’s manufacturing economy.  Derrick Van Orden voted to pass the tax cuts, which are now protecting 110,000 jobs and preserving $10 billion in wages and $19 billion in economic output across Wisconsin. “Derrick Van Orden stood up for Wisconsin workers and

Today, State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the value of an additional debate between the Democratic candidates running for Governor to follow the already scheduled debate hosted by WISN12 News on July 28th at 7pm: “I am calling on the candidates in the Democratic primary for

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was named chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget by the Republican Conference. Today, the senator released the following statement: “I’m stepping into this role following the tragic death of my friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a true

LA CROSSE, WI. – A new report today is raising questions about Rebecca Cooke’s commitment to showing up for the voters she wants to represent, as Democratic leaders across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District say her campaign has been noticeably absent from local communities. Despite spending millions of dollars on television

MADISON, Wis. — In an early morning interview on right-wing radio July 21, Republican Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany opposed asking billionaires to pay what they owe in state taxes. During his appearance on the Benjamin Yount show, Tiffany said in part:  “There’s a couple billionaires in Wisconsin, I believe