Cooke campaign: NRDC Action Fund endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the NRDC Action Fund endorsed Rebeecca Cooke for Congress. “Growing up on a dairy farm I know how important it is to be steward to the land, I want to protect Western Wisconsin’s natural resources and
Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside: Community effort underway to protect Lake Kegonsa shorelands
A group of local neighbors has come together with an ambitious goal: permanently protect eight acres of conservancy land adjacent to Lake Kegonsa. The newly formed Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside, Inc. has secured an accepted offer to purchase
Rep. Prado: Statement on recent remarks by Dolores Huerta
Madison, Wis. – Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Dolores Huerta’s recent remarks: “I am deeply saddened by Dolores Huerta’s recent statement surrounding the nature of her relationship with Cesar Chavez. No woman should have to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Colleagues force vote on Trump’s illegal war in Iran
WATCH: Baldwin takes to Senate Floor to advocate against Trump’s war of choice WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth
Barnes campaign: Promotes Freeze the Rates pledge with WisPolitics
Mandela Barnes: “The Game is Rigged Against All of Us Wisconsin Has Frozen Rates Before—Mandela Barnes Will Do It Again It’s Time To Freeze The Rates. LISTEN HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with WisPolitics Capitol Chats to talk about his campaign for Governor,
Opportunity Wisconsin: Steil and Van Orden once again vote to threaten Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
After voting to cut benefits and give new tax breaks to the ultra-rich in the Republican Tax Law, Congressional Republicans advance a new threat to these programs MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin called out Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on Trump administration delivering over $1.05 billion to rebuild Blatnik Bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Eau Claire man sentenced to 10 years for possessing methamphetamine for distribution
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicholas J. Fisher, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of
Medical College of Wisconsin: Midwest’s only holistic brain injury treatment program for military veterans, first responders hosts visit for Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Owner of now-closed Milwaukee prenatal care coordination company sentenced to 121 months’ imprisonment for healthcare fraud scheme
Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 17, 2026, Markita Barnes (age 33) was sentenced to 121 months’ incarceration for committing a healthcare fraud scheme through which she stole $2,361,799.17
WisDems: Republicans’ support of Trump’s illegal war harms Wisconsin farmers
MADISON, Wis. —It’s National Agriculture Week, and Wisconsin Republicans have decided to mark the occasion by continuing to rubber-stamp GOP policies that devastate Wisconsin farmers. They stand idly by as Trump imposes tariffs that harm farmers across the state, leaving small
Rep. Phelps: Assembly Democrats unite behind proposal to decrease property taxes and fund public schools
MADISON, WI – This week, alongside Representative Angelina Cruz, Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, and the entire Assembly Democratic Caucus, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) introduced as lead author a proposal to responsibly use the funds leftover from inadequate state budgets to
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Calls for statewide data center framework as legislative session ends
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding the need for a statewide strategy to address data center development in the state: Wisconsin needs a statewide plan and decisive action from state leaders to
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Presents Champion of Victims’ Rights Award to leading crime victim advocates who helped launch innovative ‘Mapping Exercise’
Pictured from left to right: Anne Kessenich, Michelle Viste, Nela Kalpic, Erin Welsh, David Perlman MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin recognized some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates for their work in helping to launch and execute the
Schroeder campaign: Jay Schroeder announces candidacy for Wisconsin secretary of state
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Medicaid postpartum coverage extension signed into law
(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 23 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. The new law extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered
WisDems: WHINE WEDNESDAY: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for the second edition of
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Reedsburg woman sentenced for her role in fentanyl trafficking organization
Chrystal Mueller distributed drugs in exchange for a discount on drugs for personal use MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Chrystal D. Mueller, 41, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District
WisDems: ICYMI: Lazar follows conservative candidate playbook in claiming mantle of impartiality
“Lazar has been endorsed by some of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups, prominent 2020 election deniers and all six of Wisconsin’s Republican members of the House of Representatives.” MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, Maria Lazar’s professional track
Sen. Carpenter: Senate advances legislation permitting DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred