Midwest Environmental Advocates: MEA and Sierra Club file lawsuit after state regulators abandon required environmental review for Port Washington data center
Madison, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Sierra Club challenging a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to issue permits for a massive data center campus in Port Washington without fully evaluating the project’s environmental consequences. The
WisDems: ICYMI: Hospital closures and data centers put Assembly District 92 in the spotlight
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews details how healthcare is at the top of mind for voters in Wisconsin’s 92nd congressional district—meanwhile their current representative, Clint Moses, has a record of denying affordable healthcare to his constituents and pockets money from health
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Douglas County District Attorney
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Douglas County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Mark Fruehauf’s resignation, effective Aug. 22, 2026. The new district attorney will serve for
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Buffalo County Sheriff
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Buffalo County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Michael H. Osmond’s resignation, effective July 13, 2026. The new sheriff will serve for
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Grothman introduces Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor Hmong veterans’ service during the Vietnam War
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act, legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people in recognition of their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and loyalty to the United States during the Vietnam War. The
Rep. Stubbs: Representative Shelia Stubbs named Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR highlights accessible outdoor options for Universal Recreation Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and sensory-friendly activities. July is Disability Pride Month
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election opens July 10
MADISON, Wis. – Soybean growers in two Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board districts have until August 15 to vote for candidates for two open seats in the 2026 election. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin presents ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Eau Claire County crime victim advocates
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize three of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates with its Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award, honoring professionals who have worked to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of victims’ rights in the
Gov. Evers: Read: Gov. Evers urges Congress to reject SAVE Act, protect Wisconsinites’ right to vote and Wisconsin’s fair, free, and secure elections
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to reject President Donald J. Trump’s call to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would undermine Wisconsin’s safe, secure elections, disenfranchise voters
Berge campaign: Statement on Dr. Oz visiting western Wisconsin
“It is sad and infuriating to watch Derrick Van Orden bring this snake-oil salesman to the district to try and distract folks from the fact that he has gutted healthcare in America. Representative Van Orden thinks that we don’t understand
WisGOP: Wisconsin GOP welcomes WEC Investigation into Green Bay Clerk Celestine Jeffreys for mailing duplicate ballots
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Republican Party welcomes the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) formal investigation into Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys following reports of duplicate ballots being mailed to voters. While this represents an important first step toward accountability, the WisGOP
Voice of Milk: Annual Dairy Strong conference moves to Lambeau Field in 2027
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Voice of Milk today announced its 2027 Dairy Strong conference is set to take place at a new location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of
Gov. Evers: Appoints Amy Forehand as Richland County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Amy Forehand to serve as Richland County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Jennifer Harper’s resignation. Forehand will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term
WisDems: Spectrum News: Congressman Tom Tiffany says he supports bipartisan housing legislation he didn’t vote for
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Spectrum News reveals that on three separate occasions, Congressman Tom Tiffany was nowhere to be found when Congress voted on recent sweeping affordable housing legislation. As the report notes, Tiffany was the only member of the Wisconsin
Petrashek campaign: Judge Lisa Neubauer endorses Judge Nathan Petrashek
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.“Appellate judges have an extraordinary responsibility,” said Judge Neubauer. “Every decision requires careful preparation, thoughtful
UW-Eau Claire: UW-Eau Claire research uncovering new information about cranberry production
Wisconsin is known as the nation’s leading producer of cranberries, but details about the soils they grow in are still relatively unknown. Research this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is working to change that as Dr. Bridget McGivern,
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes launches six-figure TV ad campaign
Today, Mandela for Wisconsin is launching a six-figure paid media campaign with its first ad, “The Wisconsin Way.” The TV spot will run on broadcast and cable in the Milwaukee media market in the run-up to the primary on August 11. In
Milwaukee Election Commission: Milwaukee Election Commission announces polling location changes for August 11 Partisan Primary
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is notifying voters of several polling location changes that will take effect for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. These updates affect four wards in two aldermanic districts and just over 2,700 registered voters. Voters in the