Milwaukee DSA: Praises Common Council decision
The Milwaukee Common Council has voted unanimously to pass a motion giving MPD officers a duty to intervene if they witness clear ICE misconduct! “Milwaukee residents stand up and stand out for our neighbors.” said Autumn Pickett, Co-Chair of Milwaukee
WisDems: UpNorthNews: Tom Tiffany makes gas and utilities more expensive while receiving thousands from energy industry
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for working to make gas and utilities less affordable over his nearly 20-year political career — all while receiving thousands from the energy industry. Tom Tiffany voted for MAGA policies that have increased
DNC: Wisconsin Democrats Hosting More Than 100 Events As Part of DNC’s Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action
Wisconsin Democrats are set to host more than 100 events this weekend as part of the DNC’s nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action that will train 150 new organizers, engage thousands of volunteers, and include on-the-ground events throughout the country
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and coalition block Trump administration from exerting federal control over elections
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections.
WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Steil proposes federal voter ID law stricter than Wisconsin’s
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Bryan Steil has introduced a federal voter ID bill that would make it even more difficult for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots. The bill reduces the number of acceptable forms of
Thurow campaign: Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union (MASH) endorses Mike Thurow for Congress
Milwaukee, WI – MASH proudly announced its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. MASH represents thousands of service and hospitality workers across Wisconsin, from employees at the Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee coffee
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces package of housing legislation to end the GSE conservatorship & help fix America’s housing supply crisis
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at fixing the housing supply crisis in the United States: the Sustainable Homeownership Act, the Working Families Home Construction Act, and the Home Affordability Through Mortgage Simplification Act. The Sustainable Homeownership
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help stop the spread of invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. As thousands
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tom Tiffany voted against protecting marriage equality
MADISON, Wis. — 11 years ago today, the United States Supreme Court released the landmark ruling that officially legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. But as marriage equality faces new attacks, Republican Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany voted “No” on a bipartisan bill that would
Rep. Randy Udell: Udell mourns end of Wisconsin child care stabilization funds
MADISON, Wis. — After June 2026, the Wisconsin Child Care Bridge Payments program will end due tolack of continued funding from the State Legislature. This program was a smaller continuation of theChild Care Counts program, which itself was cut in
Milwaukee Public Schools: School board, MTEA issue joint statement on MPS base wage increase
(MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors, on behalf of Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association have stipulated to the base wage increases for the represented employees covered by the agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the
Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner: Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner named 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce by Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Green Bay, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has been awarded a 2025–2026 Champion of Commerce Award by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), recognizing his record of advancing policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy, expand opportunity, and
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: New state data: Wisconsin families are being priced out of regulated child care
Fitchburg, Wis. — The cost of child care in Wisconsin is rising faster than families can absorb, according to the 2026 Child Care Market Survey released today by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is sounding the alarm: these increases are steeper
Wis Dems: ROUND UP: WisDems Hold Press Conference on Dobbs Anniversary
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WisDems First Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, State Representative Lisa Subeck, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Dr. Sarah Dobbins held a press conference marking the anniversary of the Dobbs decision. At the event,
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ Announces $275,000 Settlement with Enbridge (U.S.), Inc. for Alleged Hazardous Substance Spills Law Violation
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement with Enbridge (U.S.), Inc. (Enbridge). The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for an alleged violation of the State’s hazardous substance Spills Law.
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: DSPS distributes more than $38 million to Wisconsin fire departments
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) sent payments totaling $38,181,592 to fire departments across the state as part of the Wisconsin 2% Fire Dues Program. The figure represents a nearly 6% increase over 2025 distribution. “These
WisDems: On 4th anniversary of Dobbs Decision, 53rd Wisconsin Assembly Candidate commits to total abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 4th anniversary of the Dobbs Decision that took away women’s abortion rights, new reporting revealed that 53rd Assembly GOP candidate David Daniels endorsed a total abortion ban. Daniels is running in one of the most likely
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ welcomes Shopify ban on all e-cigarette sales, following call for action
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is welcoming Shopify’s decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to a call from a coalition of attorneys