Smith campaign: Brad Smith campaign continues to earn support across Wisconsin’s 6th District
The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District through grassroots engagement, expanding support from elected leaders, and direct conversations with voters in every corner of the District. This week, Wisconsin State Senator Kristin
Wisconsin Black Democrats: Announce candidate questionnaire to advance new policy platform
MILWAUKEE, WI – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier announced Wisconsin Black Democrats’ candidate questionnaire for candidates for Governor and others seeking their party’s nomination for the November ballot. “Since 2018, Black voters in Wisconsin have been pivotal to every Democratic win — electing Governor Evers,
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarian Party of Wisconsin applauds Supreme Court decision protecting political speech
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and their candidates. The Court correctly recognized that political speech does not lose its constitutional
Rep. Kitchens: Wisconsin Landmark Stewardship Program ends
(Madison) – One of Wisconsin’s important environmental protection programs is now dead. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program preserves valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protects water quality and fisheries, and expands opportunities for outdoor recreation across Wisconsin on state-owned land. However,
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 82 tweets. From USAID conspiracies to standing behind Trump’s decision to not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of
Wisconsin Technical College System: WTCS statement on DWD’s Workforce Pell Portal
“The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is thrilled with the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) portal for Workforce Pell programs,” said WTCS President Layla Merrifield. “We strongly support Workforce Pell Grants and look forward to partnering
UW-Eau Claire: Chancellor Edwin Martini enjoys busy first day at UW-Eau Claire
The ninth leader of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chancellor Edwin Martini, officially assumed the post today, Wednesday, July 1. The busy first day for Martini began with a welcome reception in Schofield Hall. Several hundred faculty and staff and
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and coalition win summary judgment in lawsuit challenging U.S. Department of Education’s unlawful restrictions on public service loan forgiveness
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition on Tuesday secured summary judgment blocking a U.S. Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Wisconsin DOJ joined
Center for Election Confidence: Non-profit Center for Election Confidence highlights threat to voters’ confidence, offers assistance in light of second Green Bay extra ballot issue in three months
(GREEN BAY, WISC.) — For the second time in three months, City of Green Bay Election Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office has inappropriately printed and mailed extra absentee ballots to individual registered voters. “The Clerk has a straightforward but vital role,”
World Dairy Expo: Cattle show entries now open
MADISON, WIS. – Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 59th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The entry deadline is Monday, August 31, at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late entries will be accepted,
Gathering Waters: Presents 2026 Wisconsin Land Trust Days in July, August, and September
MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the ninth annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days, a series of nature-based events hosted by land trusts from July 1 through September 30. Land trusts are non-profit organizations dedicated to permanent land conservation.
WisDems: Video: Wisconsin Democrats address affordability crisis and healthcare costs ahead of big ugly bill anniversary
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski joined State Senator Melissa Ratcliff and Representative Mike Bare to discuss how Congressman Tom Tiffany has made life unbearably expensive for working Wisconsinites. Under the MAGA policies Congressman Tiffany has rubber-stamped like
Weekly GOP radio address: America at 250 – Happy Independence Day!
Video: https://youtu.be/Y-FpIWN1R8E I love Independence Day: the parades, the fireworks, the smell of something on the grill. It’s a time for Americans to celebrate the blessings of living in the greatest nation on earth. Hi. I’m State Senator Julian Bradley.
Wisconsin Muslin Civic Alliance: Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance calls out Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s documented pattern of anti-muslim rhetoric
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is calling on Congressman Derrick Van Orden to publicly account for a years-long pattern of anti-Muslim rhetoric documented in a recent Milwaukee Courier investigation, which found the congressman repeatedly agreeing with and amplifying baseless,
Sen. Hutton: Applauds Supreme Court decision protecting fairness in girls’ and women’s sports
BROOKFIELD – State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming that states may preserve girls’ and women’s athletic competition based on biological sex, holding that such laws are consistent with both Title IX and the Constitution.
Unite Here: Hospitality workers demand Madison Area Technical College trustees “DUMP DRURY!”
MADISON, WI – Today, hospitality workers and community members rallied in downtown Madison to demand that the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) terminate their lease with hotel developer Drury Madison, LLC following eight years of delays and find a responsible
UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: New UW-Madison study finds climate change strategies that rely less on carbon removal lead to better outcomes
MADISON, Wis. – New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison finds that reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century will substantially improve public health in the U.S. However, climate strategies that heavily depend on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) are likely to lead to
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Overdose spike alert: Extreme heat increases risk of drug overdose
Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community that may be fueled by extreme heat. This alert is based on data from hospitals and
Forward Latino: “United for Venezuela” organizers will temporarily suspends general donation drop-offs at 3 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2026 due to overwhelming community response
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The United for Venezuela Emergency Relief Campaign, launched Monday by Venezuelan Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras, outfielder Jackson Chourio, coach Nestor Corredor, Forward Latino, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, has
WisDems: Barbecues will cost more this 4th of July thanks to Wisconsin Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details how much more Wisconsinites are paying at the checkout line in preparation for 4th of July celebrations as a result of Wisconsin Republicans’ cost-raising policies. In Wisconsin this year, ground beef jumped 23.3%,