Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Tip: Protect yourself from tax scams in the U.S.
Milwaukee, Wis. – Tax scams are often as predictable as taxes themselves; they reappear each tax season with a slightly different spin, but the central theme is scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) trying to trick people into paying up or sharing personal
Sen. Wall: Responds to death of Alex Pretti
“Alex Pretti, the man whom ICE agents fatally shot in Minneapolis yesterday, grew up in Green Bay. I never met the man, but I do know people who knew him and speak highly of him. In America, we rely on
La Crosse County Democratic Party: Responds to the murder of Alex Pretti
The La Crosse County Democratic Party calls for a full investigation into the murder of Alex Pretty, as well as Renee Good and Lunas Campos, to be conducted by the proper local authorities without the interference of the federal government.
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Statement on Minnesota killing of Preble High School graduate
The following statement was released by the Wisconsin Education Association Council after the killing of a Preble High School (Green Bay) graduate by ICE in Minnesota. The statement can be attributed to WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a Wisconsin teacher and
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Statement on the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis
“My heart is broken and I am angry that we lost another life to chaos and cruelty driven by federal immigration enforcement that has abandoned due process and accountability. Alex Jeffrey Pretti and Renée Good should be alive today. It is not surprising that
WisDems: Chair statement in response to most recent ICE murder
MADISON, Wis. — In response to ICE murdering Green Bay’s Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti in Minneapolis earlier today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “We must all be clear about what is happening. Trump and the GOP
Gov. Evers: “All Wisconsin voters—whether voting absentee or in-person on Election Day—have a constitutional right to vote”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a Dane County Circuit Court filing, slammed court arguments made by a former election official and local officials that suggested absentee voting, which is used widely in Wisconsin and across the country, is a
WisDems: ICYMI: Conservative radio host calls Lazar fundraising ‘A Five-Alarm Fire’
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals that even some of Maria Lazar’s most vocal far-right allies are losing confidence in her campaign. Conservative radio host Dan O’Donnell — who hosted Lazar on his show less than two months ago — went on a fiery
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Sen. Rob Hutton retires from swing seat, Rep. Robyn Vining strengthens position
MADISON, WI – Today, an article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel underscored the significance of State Senator Rob Hutton’s decision to drop out of the race for the 5th State Senate District against State Representative Robyn Vining. Senator Hutton’s retirement comes after the
Rep. Brill: Releases report of the speaker’s task force on protecting kids
Madison – Yesterday, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) released the Report of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids. The report outlines the work of the task force, provides recommendations for new legislation, endorses existing legislation, and makes recommendations
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, bipartisan coalition of AGs demand action from xAI over reports of Grok’s creation of nonconsensual sexual content
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general in sending a letter demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and its AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to
Rep. Hurd: Votes to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and protect Wisconsin from foreign adversaries
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted for legislation that would reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four years, along with a package of bills aimed at protecting Wisconsinites from being exploited by foreign adversaries. The
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists: Endorses Rep. Francesca Hong for WI Governor and Rep. Ryan Clancy for re-election to WI Assembly District 19
Milwaukee, WI — Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsements of Rep. Francesca Hong (D-76) for Wisconsin Governor and Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) for Wisconsin Assembly District 19. Hong and Clancy are seeking the Democratic nominations for their respective
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Rep. Wied: Secures $12.4 million for Northeast Wisconsin
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied secured $12.4 million for Community Funding Projects in Northeast Wisconsin with yesterday’s passage of the final appropriations bills to fund the government for FY26. “My number one goal in Washington is to make life better
Rep. Joers: Leads child care plan to cut costs for Wisconsin families
MADISON — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a six-bill plan to cut child care costs as working families continue to grapple with rising bills. With child care prices forcing parents to choose between their jobs and their kids, this plan takes
Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging congress to fully fund essential mental health and substance abuse services that are a lifeline for Wisconsinites
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan support for the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant, which
Milwaukee Public Schools: Five districts, one message: Wisconsin families and schools need relief now
Wisconsin families are struggling. Across Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Green Bay, and communities statewide, families are paying more for groceries, utilities, and health insurance. School districts face those same pressures. We are paying more to feed students, heat and power