Sen. Testin: Democrats lose in court after smear campaign
MADISON, Wis. – Senate President Pro-Tempore, Senator Patrick Testin released the following statement after Jeff Smith and his allies at the Senate Democrat Campaign Committee (SSDC) failed miserably, in Dane County Court following their witch hunt and defamation campaign against local official, and upstanding Wisconsin citizen – Michele Magadance Skinner.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Statement on Mayor Dave Ament’s social media activity
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament amidst reports of anti-Muslim content he allegedly shared publicly on Facebook. Over recent weeks, Mayor Ament has shared multiple posts disparaging Islam and Muslims, including content suggesting that Muslims elected to public office are “traitors” and content questioning whether Muslim Americans can be loyal citizens.
Skinner campaign: Michele Magadance Skinner statement: Democrats false narrative shut down in Dane County court
Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after today’s ruling by Dane County Judge in the case brought against her by Jeff Smith’s democratic allies:
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Presents Representative Paul Melotik with Working for Wisconsin Legislative Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Paul Melotik with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Melotik was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Department of Health Services: Confirms E.coli, Salmonella cases linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Salmonella in Wisconsinites related to eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. One person has been hospitalized.
Waukesha County Public Works: Emergency box culvert repairs, CTH E in the town of Merton, between CTH Q & CTH VV
(WAUKESHA, WI) – County Trunk Highway E (CTH E) continues to be closed to through traffic between CTH Q and CTH VV following the failure of a concrete box culvert, approximately one-half mile north of CTH VV. Emergency repair construction is
Law Forward: Law Forward and Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to send congressional anti-competitive gerrymandering case back to circuit court for trial
MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward and the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School today filed a reply brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (WBLD v. WEC), urging the Court to reverse
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announces nearly $3 million in federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and Oak Leaf Trail Bridge replacements
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, August 21, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced that the County has been awarded nearly $3 million in federal funds to support a safer, more efficient transportation network for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, directly supporting Milwaukee
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Marquette County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Interstate 39 Rest Area Wastewater System Upgrade project in Marquette County. Incidental take refers
Wisconsin Technical College System: Yes, Wisconsin loves its technical colleges. And for good reason.
MADISON – A recent report complains that Wisconsin loves technical colleges, and puzzles over why the state insists on paying for local, hands-on technical education. The answer is simple: the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) keeps this state running. The state’s largest, most
Berman campaign: Congressman Mark Pocan endorses ER Nurse Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RACINE, Wis. – Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) endorsed Mitchell Berman in the race for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, Congressman Pocan is widely recognized for his outspoken advocacy on working-class issues.
Madison Common Council: Join Alders Field and O’Brien for a Public Meeting on the South Stoughton Road Redesign Project
Join Alder Derek Field of District 3 and Alder Sean O’Brien of District 16 for a public information meeting on the South Stoughton Road redesign project on Thursday, September 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. During this meeting, staff from
Crosson campaign: Wied says voters are “very excited” about this economy. He’s telling them with their own tax dollars.
GREEN BAY, Wis — On primary election night, Congressman Tony Wied told WBAY, “I think people are very excited about the way the economy is going.” This week, with gas near $4.00 a gallon across Wied’s district and Wisconsin grocery costs
WisGOP: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany fights to protect Wisconsin farmland from Data Center David
MADISON, WIS – Tom Tiffany continues to take his campaign to every corner of Wisconsin on his Protect Wisconsin Farmland Tour. Today, Tiffany will be in Coon Valley (Vernon County) and Osseo (Trempealeau County) fighting to protect our farmland from data
Wisconsin National Guard: Wisconsin National Guard concludes recovery assistance mission
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Army National Guard concluded over two weeks of state activation supporting storm recovery efforts in Winnebago County, Aug 15. The Soldiers were activated July 30, following a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Tony Evers in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Something Special from Wisconsin™ members top every category at 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition
MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program placed first in all categories, including Best of Show, at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition.
U.S. Rep. Pocan: ICYMI: Bloomberg government: Russell Vought leads key House Democrat’s 2027 oversight targets
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Bloomberg Government profiled U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and his goals for the House Appropriations’ Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee: Russell Vought Leads Key House Democrat’s 2027 Oversight Targets Democrats’ fight with the Trump administration over the power of
Wisconsin AFLO-CIO: Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Andy Beck for Congress
WEST BEND, Wis. – August 21, 2026 — Andy Beck, Candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, has received the endorsement of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, a democratically elected body dedicated to representing the interests of all working people at the state
UW-Eau Claire – Barron County: UW-Eau Claire – Barron County to celebrate 60 years in September
As it celebrates 60 years of higher education in Rice Lake, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County will hold a special Thursdays at the U lecture and social gathering on Sept. 3. “UWEC-BC Celebrates 60 Years!” will commemorate
State Senate Democratic Committee: Remaining questions still linger despite Circuit Court Judge’s ruling
MADISON, WI – SSDC Executive Director Andrew Whitley on today’s Dane County Circuit Court ruling: “We respectfully disagree with the Judge’s decision today. The facts of the case remain the same: Michele Magadance Skinner and her husband benefited from thousands