Sapik campaign: Iron County sheriff endorses Angie Sapik for Senate
Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief
WisGOP: ICYMI: WisGOP responds in WEC case demanding investigation into Green Bay Clerk’s duplicate absentee ballot error
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a formal reply to the City of Green Bay Clerk, urging the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to investigate the City of Green Bay Clerk’s handling of 152 illegally mailed duplicate absentee ballots. “The
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Honors Rep. Paul Tittl as Policymaker of the Year
Wales, WI. — The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) announced that Wisconsin State Representative Paul Tittl (R–Manitowoc) has been named the organization’s Policymaker of the Year, recognizing his leadership and commitment to advancing a responsible, science-based sandhill crane hunting framework in
Milwaukee Public Schools: Board of School Directors approves $1.6B budget for 2026-27 school year
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Board of School Directors overwhelmingly approved the district’s $1.6 billion FY2026-27 budget on Thursday. The balanced budget will allow the district to prioritize managing and lowering class sizes, increasing educator salaries, and eliminating a $46 million budget
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Milwaukee County Board passes Resolution 26-447 condemning detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding immediate release
May 28, 2026, MILWAUKEE, WI Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 16 to 2 to pass Resolution 26-447, condemning the detention of community leader Salah Sarsour and demanding his immediate release from federal custody. The Wisconsin Muslim Civic
Rep. Udell: Highlights 2025-2026 session victories
MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Veto Review Floor Period officially came to an end for the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State Assembly Session. Representative Udell (D – 47th District) released the following statement: “This past session, ten new Democratic seats and twenty-three
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats fight back against Trump slush fund for insurrectionists
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats plan to introduce a bill in the legislature that will require a 100% tax on payments from Trump’s January 6th slush fund which was created to pay off insurrectionists who beat up cops to defend his efforts to steal
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on Iran war, Trump administration, U.S. Supreme Court, June 3-4
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion via written releases over two days, June 3-4. On Wednesday, June 3, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a
Green Homeowners United, Forward Together Wisconsin: Unveil new research showing effectiveness of home energy upgrades
MILWAUKEE–Green Homeowners United, Forward Together Wisconsin, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, and clean energy advocates are highlighting the release of a new research report showing how homeowners in Wisconsin can save money on energy costs ahead of utility rate increases
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Martin applauds County Board action to advance long-term senior services solution on Milwaukee’s northwest side
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin today applauded the County Board’s approval (15-2) of funding to continue planning for a long-term senior center solution serving Milwaukee’s northwest side. The resolution authorizes $100,000 for planning, design, and cost estimating work related to
Rep. Wied: Leads bipartisan letter urging federal assistance for Wisconsin flooding
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) led members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to President Donald J. Trump in support of the State of Wisconsin’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration and to
Dept. of Transportation: Governor Evers approves WIS 19 and Westmount Drive intersection improvements, Sun Prairie
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2,488,455 contract to reconstruct the WIS 19 and Westmount Drive intersection in Sun Prairie, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin June 1. Parisi Construction, LLC is the
Carthage College: Presents honorary degree to Robert Cornog
KENOSHA, Wis. – At its 2026 Commencement ceremony, Carthage College awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to trustee emeritus and retired Kenosha business leader Robert A. Cornog in recognition of his transformative leadership in manufacturing, higher education, and civic life.
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Richland County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Richland County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Jennifer Harper’s resignation, effective July 13, 2026. The new district attorney
Indivisible South Shore: Indivisible South Shore Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum set for June 11
MILWAUKEE — Indivisible South Shore is hosting an Education Forum with the seven major Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor on Thursday, June 11, at Bay View High School, 2751 S Lenox St., Milwaukee. The event is cosponsored by Grassroots North Shore.
Wisconsin Elections Commission: WEC sends letter to USPS and Congress regarding absentee ballot delivery
MADISON — On Wednesday, May 27, the Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed a letter to USPS and Wisconsin’s elected officials in Congress regarding the timely delivery of absentee ballots by mail during the 2026 Spring Election. It comes after the Commission
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Video: Wisconsin must choose red carpet over red tape | Ep. 1 Wisconsin Competitiveness Report
MADISON — WMC Foundation released the first episode of its new limited video series based on the foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report— highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the debut episode, WMC President/CEO Kurt Bauer sits
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisors Eckblad celebrates passage of resolution declaring solidarity with communities affected by ICE and honoring the example of Hennepin County, Minnesota
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Eckblad issued the following statement after the passing of a resolution condemning the detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding his immediate release from federal custody, and calling for the protection of his constitutional due process rights. “Throughout the Trump Administration, we have witnessed state-sponsored violence of badly trained federal
Milwaukee County Board: Unanimously adopts resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland, Wasserman, Bielinski, Logsdon, Martin, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, recognizes
Rep. Knodl: Senate Democrats abandon hardworking Wisconsinites
Wisconsinites sent a clear message about the “Return the Surplus” package passed by the State Assembly on May 13. According to a recent Marquette Law School Poll, 80% of Wisconsin adults believed the surplus bill should have passed. Support crossed