A Better Wisconsin Together: This Tax Day, Wisconsinities are paying the Tom Tiffany tax
MADISON, Wis. — Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there’s another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Tiffany Tax. “While the average Wisconsin family hopes for enough of a tax
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces new bill to stop sports blackouts, slash pricey streaming costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The bill will ensure that local sports fans can watch their
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring portage-area levees due to rising flood levels
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Justice: Host 5th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference
MADISON, Wis – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: The case for privacy and “Forget Your Customer”
There’s a plague sweeping across state legislatures. In the name of protecting children, they are adding requirements to add age attestations and even full identity verification, similar to banks, to use computers and/or install software with severe penalties to individual
Haywood campaign: Rep. Kalan Haywood announces reelection campaign for Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District
MILWAUKEE, WI — State Representative Kalan Haywood announced today that he is running for reelection to Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District, pledging to continue his work to expand economic opportunity, protect affordable housing, and build a more just community for every
National Federation of Independent Business: Releases report detailing benefits of 20% small business tax deduction becoming permanent in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (April 15, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 497,370 small businesses
U.S. Rep. Steil: Endorses David Zoerner for Kenosha County Sheriff
Kenosha, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released the following statement endorsing David Zoerner in his reelection for Kenosha County Sheriff: “From serving our nation as a U.S. Marine to protecting our schools as a School Resource Officer, and later
MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget: Responds to District’s announcement of 89 teaching positions
MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget is deeply concerned by Milwaukee Public Schools’ latest announcement touting the addition of 89 teaching positions while simultaneously eliminating 201 roles, including a large number of student-serving positions. The Superintendent’s quest for more teachers has
Sheffler campaign: Kenosha County’s register in probate & juvenile clerk Sheffler announces run for Clerk
KENOSHA, WI — Brian Sheffler, Kenosha County’s Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk, formally announced his candidacy for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court. The announcement follows the decision by current Clerk Rebecca Matoska-Mentink not to seek another term, opening
WisDems: ICYMI: Your grocery bill could get even more expensive as fuel prices climb
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Trump and the GOP’s illegal war with Iran continues to exacerbate the affordability crisis. The report shows that soaring fuel costs impact supply chains and translate to higher grocery costs for consumers, adding more to
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Elevates state emergency operations center for April severe storms and flooding
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Tuesday afternoon in response to severe weather and flooding that began impacting the state on April 13. The SEOC elevated at 3 p.m. on April 14, to
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces annual town hall dates
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the dates for his annual spring tour of the district, featuring town halls in all six counties in the Second Congressional District: “I have the best constituents in Congress, and I look forward
Roys campaign: ‘Every kid deserves the freedom to thrive’: Roys earns WEAC recommendation
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys has earned the recommendation of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, for her candidacy for governor. WEAC’s recommendation is a game-changer in a crowded primary, Sen. Roys said, providing a clear signal that Roys is the best
WisDems: Chair statement on retirement of Jesse James
MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement from Sen. Jesse James that he would not run again, dealing a huge blow to the Republicans’ hopes of keeping a Senate majority and leaving them without a candidate in their top pickup
Dept. of Transportation: I-39 pavement rehabilitation and overlay near DeForest to start April 15
Pavement rehabilitation work along I-39 between County V and the North Dane County line near DeForest is scheduled to begin on April 15. Improvements will include concrete base patching, asphalt overlay and shoulder work. Completion is scheduled for early August.
Barnes campaign: Statement from Mandela Barnes on Milwaukee Public School budget cuts
“This 414 day, I stand with the Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association in their demands for the district to reverse cuts to critical student-facing staff and deliver the full 2.63% cost-of-living adjustment our teachers are owed on July 1st. “For
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: “The Dumbest Political Move of the Year”: Republicans seek victory lap after passing over $1 trillion in health care cuts to fund tax breaks for billionaires
Washington, DC — Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that “expresses support for the tax bill they passed last year.” Those tax cuts overwhelmingly benefit billionaires and big corporations at the expense of working Americans, cutting over $1 trillion
Marquette University: Sister Prejean returns to Marquette Law School to go ‘On The Issues,’ April 16
MILWAUKEE — Sister Helen Prejean, award-winning author and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States, will be the featured guest for an “On the Issues” conversation with Derek Mosley, director of the Law School’s Lubar
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Senator Kelda Roys is WEAC’s recommended candidate for governor
State Senator Kelda Roys has earned the Wisconsin Education Association Council’s recommendation in the fall 2026 election for Governor of Wisconsin. WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen released the following statement about Senator Roys and WEAC’s recommendation: “Senator Kelda Roys is a