Rep. Cruz: School funding lawsuit highlights Legislature’s ongoing failures
Representative Angelina Cruz, a longtime public school educator and educators union president, responded today to the lawsuit filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court challenging the state’s approach to public school funding. “It is difficult to be surprised,” Cruz
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Military Affairs: Announce $2 million in grant awards to improve flood resilience in communities across Wisconsin
As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to
Children’s Wisconsin: Raises $308 million through historic campaign
Brighter Than Ever powers revolutionary approach to care for kids and families MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin has successfully completed Brighter Than Ever, the most ambitious and comprehensive engagement and philanthropy campaign in the organization’s history. The campaign raised
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 Wisconsin Urban Forestry Award winners announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Farm to School Advisory Council nominations due May 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting multiple nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until May 15, 2026. Members serve three-year terms, and the council meets quarterly. The nomination form and more
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: Orders flags at half-staff at county facilities in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff at Milwaukee County facilities in honor of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights activist
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce Transportation Economic Assistance grant to support growth for northern Wisconsin dairy producer
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $469,311 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant awarded to the town of Eaton in Clark County for road improvements to support the growth of a local dairy
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Spotlights Wisconsin Supreme Court race & maxes out on investment
Judge Chris Taylor’s victory would grow the liberal majority to 5-2 and secure the majority until at least 2030 WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) designated Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Chris Taylor as a Spotlight candidate ahead of her
Berman campaign: Defend the Vote endorses Mitchell Berman for Congress
National organization supports Berman in Democratic primary RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Defend The Vote endorsed emergency room nurse Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, recognizing his commitment to cracking down on corruption in Washington to make life more affordable
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Statement on JD Vance visit to WI-03
Following Trump’s snub of Derrick Van Orden at the State of the Union – and ahead of JD Vance’s visit to WI-03 – DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement: “No amount of spin can save Derrick Van Orden from his
Hughes campaign: Announces next phase of UNLOCK WISCONSIN – ensuring affordable, high-quality childcare for Wisconsin families
VIROQUA, WI – Missy Hughes today announced the next phase of her UNLOCK WISCONSIN economic agenda: lower childcare costs and increase access across Wisconsin. These proposals will help our state’s families, workers, and businesses thrive and overcome the affordability crisis hurting our state, with
National Union of Healthcare Workers: Wisconsin elected leaders call on Rogers Behavioral Health to reinstate fired workers, recognize union
West Allis, Wisc. — Leaders across Wisconsin are presenting a united front against union busting by Rogers Behavioral Health. Twenty officials, including several of the top Democratic candidates for governor have signed a letter calling on Rogers CEO Cynthia Meyer
Sanchez campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin Assembly District 13
Wauwatosa, Wis. — Attorney and former Wisconsin Supreme Court law clerk David Sanchez today announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 13, pledging to work to lower everyday living costs, secure necessary resources for public schools and
White campaign: Data centers in the driftless: A community conversation forum to feature data center expert Prescott Balch on March 8 in Potosi
Potosi, WI – February 2026 — Concerned residents from southern Wisconsin are hosting “Data Centers in the Driftless: A Community Conversation” on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to explore the potential impacts of proposed data centers and high-voltage power line projects in the region.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act
Answers President Trump’s Call for Congressional Action on Violent Repeat Offenders WASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s call for Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders during last night’s State of the Union address, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Demands an end to crony corporate welfare in data center recruitment
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin condemns the state’s multi-year campaign of handing out special tax breaks and favors to lure massive data centers—corporate welfare that picks winners at the expense of ordinary taxpayers. Back in the 2023–25 budget, signed by
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Announces 2026 State Convention
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its 2026 State Convention April 24–26, 2026, at Treehaven UW–Stevens Point in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The annual convention brings together libertarians from across the state to conduct party business, connect with activists, and
Sen. Habush Sinykin, Sen. Ratcliff: Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice is a political farce
Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) held another public hearing to hear testimony from Attorney General Josh Kaul. The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and
Rep. Phelps: Reacts to lawsuit on school funding
MADISON, WI – On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a coalition of parents, educators, advocates, and school districts filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature, alleging an unconstitutional failure to fund public education. The suit was filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court. State
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring manure spill in Trempealeau County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Trempealeau County. Runoff has impacted two unnamed tributaries to Beaver Creek. On Feb. 23, in response to concerns received via the confidential