Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin Department of Justice secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin joins $15.5 million settlement with mortgage servicer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 48 state financial agencies in 47 states have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing “force-placed” insurance costs on borrowers who
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New: Derrick Van Orden refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller
New reporting from Politico details how Derrick Van Orden refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller and even diminished the credible allegations leveled against him. Van Orden “refused to discuss the matter” and is refusing to
Rep. Billings: Rep. Billings statement on State Building Commission meeting
State Fair Park, West Allis – Today, the State Building Commission met at the 175th Wisconsin State Fair to consider dozens of projects across Wisconsin. Representative Jill Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and the Chair of the
Town of Marengo, Ashland County: Launches community preparedness initiative to build safer, more resilient Wisconsin communities
MARENGO, Wis. — The Town of Marengo has completed a collaborative initiative designed to help communities prepare before disasters strike—not simply recover after they occur. The project produced two practical resources that are now available to be shared with communities
Smith campaign: Brad Smith wins Democratic Primary for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District
MEQUON, Wis., August 12, 2026 — The Associated Press has called the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for Brad Smith, making Smith the Democratic nominee who will face incumbent Congressman Glenn Grothman in the November general election. Nearly
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves $374 million in projects across Wisconsin
WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at State Fair Park and approved a total of approximately $374 million in key building projects at state-owned facilities and properties statewide. This includes projects such as replacing a
Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus congratulates David Crowley on Primary victory
The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin congratulates David Crowley on his historic win to be our candidate for governor. We look forward to supporting him and his campaign and will work hard to help make him our
Democratic Governors Association: Protect Our Wisconsin releases new ad on Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, is launching a new ad showing Wisconsinites the truth about MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda. The ad is part of a seven-figure statewide buy. The new ad reveals Congressman Tiffany
Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: After hard-fought primary, Senate Democrats expand battleground
MADISON, WI – On the heels of an unprecedented Democratic primary, Wisconsin Senate Democrats are expanding our battleground to include Republican-held districts across Wisconsin. In addition to Senate Districts 5, 17, 21, and 31 – all districts carried by Tony Evers,
WisDems: WI-03 Wisconsinites are ready to defeat Derrick Van Orden
MADISON, Wis. — Following the primary election results, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley King released the following statement: “Derrick Van Orden has spent his time in D.C. as a rubber-stamp for the GOP’s cost-raising agenda—he’s more focused on appealing to his
Cravillion campaign: Cravillion wins GOP Primary
NEW FRANKEN, WI — Nic Cravillion declared victory Tuesday night in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s First Senate District, earning more than 9,000 votes and over 40 percent of the vote according to unofficial results, and thanking voters across Northeast Wisconsin
Hulsey Campaign: Hulsey congratulates David vs. Goliath News
Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and Democratic write-in candidate Brett Hulsey today congratulated Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for his ‘David vs. Goliath’ win in the Governor primary race. He called on all Democrats, Independents, reasonable Republicans, Progressives and Socialists
RightCount: Statement on Wisconsin Primary Election results
Milwaukee, WI — On Wednesday, RightCount Wisconsin Chairman Jim Steineke released the following statement reflecting on the outcome of Tuesday’s August Primary Elections in the Badger State. “Our election process is built on safeguards designed to prevent fraud, guarantee security, and
Democracy Defense Foundation: WI response to Tuesday Primary process
WISCONSIN – Following the final counting of Tuesday’s primary votes, the Democracy Defense Foundation – WI Board including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Former U.S. Rep. Scott Klug and Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Mike
WisDems: WisDems congratulates Democratic Congressional and Legislative nominees
MADISON, Wis. — Following yesterday’s primary election, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “In races across the state yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats proved that they are excited and ready to flip congressional districts and the Wisconsin Legislature blue by electing candidates
Opportunity Wisconsin: Opportunity Wisconsin and community partners launch back-to-school supply drives across the state as tariffs and health care cuts squeeze family budgets
As Wisconsin families prepare to send their kids back to school, Opportunity Wisconsin is launching back-to-school supply drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Kenosha to help ease the burden of rising costs driven by Republican-backed tariffs and cuts to
Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin announce budget proposals to build Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter, and several university leaders today announced budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent
Dane County Exec. Agard: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard celebrates national recognition for Airport Executive Director Mark Papko
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating the recognition of Dane County Regional Airport Executive Director Mark Papko, who has received a prestigious leadership award from the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives
Rep. Kaufert: Kaufert calls on Building Commission to delay sale of DNR and DPI buildings at sweetheart deal price
MADISON – State Representative Dean Kaufert [R—Neenah] is calling on the Wisconsin State Building Commission to delay the sale of the state DNR (GEF 2) and DPI (GEF 3) office buildings in downtown Madison for pennies on the dollar, calling