Law Forward: Files class action lawsuit against the City of Madison over failure to count votes on 193 ballots cast in the November 2024 election
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward, a nonprofit pro-democracy law firm, filed a class action lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the City of Madison, seeking damages for 193 voters who were denied their fundamental right to vote in the November
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association team up to promote school bus safety
Operation Safe Stop Week, Sept. 22-26 As schools across the state settle into another academic year, the Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) are working together to keep students safe and encourage safe driving near buses. Operation
Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 58
Hi, I’m Representative Jerry O’Connor and I represent the 60 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill AB-58 I authored that recently passed through the Wisconsin State Assembly. Every legislator is continually asked to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Clean Energy Week
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating National Clean Energy Week across the state to highlight our efforts to build the clean energy future Wisconsin deserves. Folks, we don’t have to choose between mitigating climate change
Gov. Evers: Evers, Microsoft officials announce new $4 billion investment in Mount Pleasant datacenter
RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Microsoft officials and local leaders to announce that Microsoft is investing an additional $4 billion to further expand its planned datacenter campus in Mount Pleasant, raising Microsoft’s total investment in Wisconsin to more
IRG: The real state of education
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement outlining the real State of Education in Wisconsin ahead of Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly’s annual State of Education Address. THE REAL STATE OF EDUCATION: Stalling
Martinez-Rutherford campaign: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76
Madison, WI – Today, Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford announced her campaign to represent District 76 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A small business owner, community advocate, and progressive leader, Martinez-Rutherford is running to tackle the affordability crisis head-on and put
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds hunters to boat safely this waterfowl season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water. Cooler temperatures, unpredictable weather and heavy gear can turn a routine outing into a dangerous situation if safety
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Keeps pressure on GOP to save 24 million Americans from Republicans’ health care cliff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) continued pushing her Republican colleagues to extend tax breaks for working families who purchase health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. If Republicans in Congress fail to extend these tax
Sen. Jacque: Bill to protect victims of domestic abuse and gang violence advances
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to grant greater protections for victims of domestic abuse and gang related violence moves one step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 77 (SB 77) and the companion Assembly Bill 65
Berrien campaign: ICYMI: Bill Berrien releases new digital ad: “HISTORY”
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, Bill Berrien, a successful Wisconsin manufacturing CEO, former Navy SEAL, and candidate for governor, released a new digital ad on Thursday, titled “HISTORY,” highlighting his plan to change history in Wisconsin, just
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Romanski becomes president of Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski is now President of the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA). Romanski became the President at a meeting held during the 2025 National Association
ACPMP: Wisconsin governor issues first-ever statewide proclamation recognizing appendix cancer awareness month
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Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy: Release 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), today highlighted the release of the 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report, underscoring achievements made over the last year to advance goals established by the… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Horizon High School: State legislators given first ever “Friends of Recovery High Schools” awards
Madison – Horizon High School, Wisconsin’s oldest operating recovery high school, gave out its first ever “Friends of Recovery High Schools” awards during its annual fall festival Wednesday. The recipients, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and State Representative Barbara Dittrich
Ahsan campaign: Huma Ahsan announces campaign for Dane County Circuit Court judge, Branch One
MADISON – The founder of an eminent Madison law firm and a former appeals court chief justice is proudly announcing her judicial candidacy to fight for fairness for Dane County residents. Attorney Huma Ahsan, the founder and principal of Madison
Rep. Udell: Condemns threats against free speech
Madison, Wis. – This week, the Trump Administration stated it will be targeting hate speech with tactics such as revoking visas, suing businesses, and ending government contracts. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “The United States has an
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces bill to create Wisconsin’s first national park
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) reintroduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will elevate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to Wisconsin’s first National Park. “Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands are a national treasure and deserve
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Risch, colleagues in applauding E3 snapback sanctions on Iran
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 48 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Yvette Cooper,
UW-Milwaukee: Celebrates 10 years of gravitational wave discovery with public lecture
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee will host a public lecture to commemorate a decade since the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves, or ripples in space-time caused by cosmic collisions of black holes and neutron stars. UWM scientists played a pivotal role