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
League of Women Voters: Distributes bilingual U.S. Constitutions
MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County will distribute bilingual U.S. Constitution booklets in the city’s Spanish-speaking communities through the League’s Comité por el voto latino/Latinx Voter Outreach (AKA El Comité). El Comité bilingual volunteers focus on
Rep. Neylon: Advocates push for bipartisan cryptocurrency staking legislation during Senate Committee hearing
MADISON, WI – Blockchain advocates were in the State Capitol this week to show support for legislation that would allow cryptocurrency owners in Wisconsin to earn millions through a service known as staking – which is already allowed in 46
Rural Voices USA: Trump silent on looming farm crisis as Congress misses E15 vote deadline
Trump touts economy despite thousands of struggling farm families; Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on today’s deadline; House Democrats demand action WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural Voices USA today called out President Trump and Congressional Republicans for abandoning American farmers,
City of Madison: Lane reduction on University Avenue starting Monday, March 2
Starting 7:00 am on Monday, March 2nd, R. G Huston will begin the first phase of construction on Hawthorne Court. This project will be completed in multiple phases and will impact University Avenue, N. Lake Street, and W. Dayton Street
UW-Stevens Point: Robert Brinkmann named chancellor
MADISON, Wis.—Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is the university’s 16th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Brinkmann’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He