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
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces resolution recognizing “HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as “HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day.” This is a call to action to
Universities of Wisconsin: Robert Brinkmann named chancellor of UW-Stevens Point
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
WisDems: Far-right anti-abortion group endorses extremist Maria Lazar
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the right-wing, anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Council sang Maria Lazar’s praises in their endorsement of her as Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice. “Wisconsin Family Council’s ringing endorsement of Maria Lazar proves what Lazar has already made clear
Sen. Felzkowski: Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice concludes questioning of Attorney General Josh Kaul
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice heard testimony from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs) within the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) whose salaries and benefits are paid
Always On Energy Research: ICYMI: Vicki McKenna, Always On Energy talk Wisconsin’s electricity woes
Wisconsin –In case you missed it, Isaac Orr fromvAlways On Energy Research joined Vicki McKenna for a must-hear interview breaking down their latest report, “Electricity Affordability in Wisconsin: How Wisconsin Has Lost Its Competitive Advantage.” Released in January 2026, the report pulls
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School poll finds large majorities of Wisconsin voters undecided on candidates for state Supreme Court, governor
Also: Less than two months from Supreme Court election, about two-thirds of voters say they are undecided Large field of Democratic candidates for governor has no clear leader, most candidates are unknown to many Voters have turned against data centers
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Reacts to State of the Union on Mornings with Maria
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, the national debt, military spending, government shutdowns, the SAVE America Act, the filibuster, and Republican priorities. The senator praised