A Better Wisconsin Together: three right-wing billionaires bid to buy themselves a MAGA majority Wisconsin state government
MADISON, Wis. — Recently filed Wisconsin campaign finance disclosures reveal three right-wing billionaires – Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein, and Elizabeth Uihlein – provided a stunning percentage of the campaign cash raised in the last six months by the Assembly and Senate
Roys campiagn: Rodriguez withdraws, Roys calls for unity
“I want to thank Lt. Gov. Rodriguez for her service to our state and for putting herself forward as a candidate for governor. Primaries make us stronger, and it takes courage and hard work to run for office. We are
Brennan campaign: Joel Brennan’s statement on the Governor’s race
Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “I deeply respect Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez and the ideas and energy she brought to this race. This is no doubt disappointing for her and people who supported her campaign, and
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Grothman bill to streamline foreign medical accreditation advances through education and workforce committee
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06)‘s Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act advanced through the House Committee on Education and Workforce, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The legislation would transfer responsibility for foreign medical accreditation from the
Protect Our Wisconsin: Protect Our Wisconsin releases new ads slamming Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda of protecting predators and slashing social security
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads on TV and streaming platforms, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda. From protecting predators by blocking the release of the Epstein files to voting to kick seniors off of Social Security
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR accepting Hunter R3 Grant applications
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hunter R3 grant supports
WisDems: WisDems statement on Donald Trump’s election conspiracy speech
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s false and fearmongering speech on election conspiracies Thursday evening, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Republicans are so afraid of a devastating defeat in the midterms because of their
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin responds to Trump’s speech laying groundwork to undermine 2026 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement in response to President Trump’s address to the nation. Over the past several months, President Trump has repeated his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Dane County Board recognizes BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized July 2026 as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. The board passed 2026 RES-079 to mark this observance and affirm its
Tiffany campaign: Tiffany calls on Democrat candidates to refuse WisDem party support until $750,000 Hoffman donation is returned
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, called on every Democrat running for governor to denounce the $750,000 the Democratic Party of Wisconsin accepted from Epstein Island visitor Reid Hoffman in April. Tiffany also called on each candidate to
Milwaukee Public Schools: mps to close Summer Academy and all MKE Rec sites Friday due to dense smoke advisory
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will close its Summer Academy, Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) programs, and all Milwaukee Recreation (MKE REC) sites tomorrow, Friday, July 17, due to an ongoing dense smoke advisory for the area. The decision was announced by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin celebrates success of her 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on fourth anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the fourth anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is celebrating the proven success 988 has had on mental health outcomes. The fourth anniversary comes on the heels of a new study that
Karas campaign: Karas files amicus brief: fusion voting would block the door on ranked-choice voting
MADISON, Wis. — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, says a lawsuit asking a Dane County court to mandate “fusion voting” in Wisconsin would foreclose the reform he actually wants: ranked-choice voting. Karas argues the two
Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance: Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance names Cody Lundquist Director of Government Relations
MADISON — The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (SAA) has named Cody Lundquist as its new director of government relations, effective August 1. Lundquist brings more than a decade of experience as an educator and school leader, along with previous state
Common Ground, Tenants United: “Inhumane”: Tomblin shut water off for two Highgrove tenants in heat wave
David Tomblin of Highgrove Holdings shut the water off at 3151-3153 N 6th St yesterday morning in the middle of a heat wave. His stated reason? “A huge water bill” from “a large swimming pool.” Downstairs tenant (3151) Frances Skinner
Petrashek campaign: Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke endorses Judge Nathan Petrashek
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke today announced his endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.“Nathan Petrashek is exactly the kind of judge we need,” said Goyke. “He approaches every case
Smith campaign: Brad Smith leads all challengers to incumbent Glenn Grothman in fundraising, FEC filings show
New filings with the Federal Election Commission show Brad Smith has raised $155,000 for his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, more than any other candidate challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman. The filings also show Smith is the only
Roys campaign: Two-person race emerges: Roys matches Hong in cash; Roys leads on TV
Contact: Jalen Knuteson jalen@KeldaRoys.com MADISON – Jalen Knuteson, spokesperson for State Sen. Kelda Roys, released the following statement Thursday morning after the filing deadline: “The numbers are in and it’s clear that this is a two-person primary: Roys and Hong have
Marquette University: Marquette University awarded CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award for photography
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Office of Marketing and Communication has received a Circle of Excellence Gold Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education in “Editorial Portrait Photography.” The Circle of Excellence is CASE’s premier awards program for
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley shares update in response to dangerous air quality conditions
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is providing an update for the public regarding County operations and guidance as the community responds to extremely dangerous air quality conditions from the recent Canadian wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued a statewide Air