This is Senate President Mary Felzkowski, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice. Wisconsin’s Attorney General Josh Kaul. New York University. Michael Bloomberg. What do they have in common? Since 2019, Josh Kaul has hired privately-funded attorneys—coordinated by NYU and paid for by Democrat

‘President Trump is right about data centers paying their own way’ Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Birchwood) issued the following statement after President Trump announced a ratepayer protection pledge in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address: “Affordability, especially fixed costs, continues to be the number one issue

MILWAUKEE — The Hon. Jill Karofsky, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get To Know” program series on Wednesday, March 4, at 12:15 p.m. at

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters released the Wisconsin delegation’s scores for its national affiliate League of Conservation Voters’ 2025 National Environmental Scorecard. It highlights how our state’s leaders scored on a record number of votes across both chambers.  The 2025 Scorecard exemplifies the stark contrast between Democrats and … Please log in to access subscriber content. If

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MADISON, Wis. — Less than 48 hours after one of the lowest-viewed State of the Union addresses in recent memory, Vice President JD Vance jetted to Wisconsin in a desperate attempt to sell an increasingly unpopular agenda and play hype-man for his MAGA buddies like U.S. Representatives Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany.

WISCONSIN – This week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a piece coauthored by the entire Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) board making clear that calls to nationalize elections are not only unconstitutional, but would in fact make our elections more complex and less safe.  See the full piece HERE and excerpts below.

Rep. Van Orden (WI-03) voted for the GOP budget bill that put $2.35 billion in investment and 1,250 good-paying clean energy jobs at risk in his own congressional district Washington, DC – Just days after Donald Trump rambled through a record-long State of the Union address in which he gaslighted the country about creating record

The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on JD Vance’s speech in Wisconsin: “JD Vance has a tough job today. He’s got to look Wisconsin families in the eye and tell them this economy is working for them. He has to sell dairy farmers who are on

Plover, WI—Sporting an Abraham Lincoln hat, Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, former state representative Brett Hulsey welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to Wisconsin and invited him to visit Ripon today to explore the Republican Party’s anti-racist and anti-slavery roots. “I invite the Vice President and U.S. Rep. Van Orden to the Ripon, Wisconsin,

Representative Angelina Cruz, a longtime public school educator and educators union president, responded today to the lawsuit filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court challenging the state’s approach to public school funding. “It is difficult to be surprised,” Cruz said, “when for nearly two decades the Legislature has shown

As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to local communities and organizations through the… Please log in to

Brighter Than Ever powers revolutionary approach to care for kids and families MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin has successfully completed Brighter Than Ever, the most ambitious and comprehensive engagement and philanthropy campaign in the organization’s history. The campaign raised $308 million, exceeding its goal by $8 million. Launched in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on managing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting multiple nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until May 15, 2026. Members serve three-year terms, and the council meets quarterly. The nomination form and more information is available at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/FarmToSchool.aspx. Questions can … Please log in

MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff at Milwaukee County facilities in honor of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights activist and transformative leader who dedicated his life to advancing equity,

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $469,311 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant awarded to the town of Eaton in Clark County for road improvements to support the growth of a local dairy producer. The grant helps fund a project that will reconstruct

Judge Chris Taylor’s victory would grow the liberal majority to 5-2 and secure the majority until at least 2030 WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) designated Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Chris Taylor as a Spotlight candidate ahead of her crucial race on April 7th. Flipping this seat would give

National organization supports Berman in Democratic primary RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Defend The Vote endorsed emergency room nurse Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, recognizing his commitment to cracking down on corruption in Washington to make life more affordable for Americans. “Mitchell Berman is ready to take on the

Following Trump’s snub of Derrick Van Orden at the State of the Union – and ahead of JD Vance’s visit to WI-03 – DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement: “No amount of spin can save Derrick Van Orden from his awful record of gutting rural health care, backing price-spiking tariffs,