Farmers for Sustainable Food: Three directors elected to Farmers for Sustainable Food board
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food, a farmer-led, industry-supported organization empowering farmers to lead in sustainable farming practices, elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting at the 2026 Dairy Strong conference on January 14.
WisDems: Two peas in a pod: Bryan Steil regurgitates Derrick Van Orden’s partisan talking points
MADISON, Wis. — WI-01 Rep. Bryan Steil has worked hard to brand himself as a Paul Ryan Republican, someone who pretends to be interested in governing and is above the partisan fray, but in actuality is just another GOP hack. Steil made
Jones campaign: Judge Rachel Graham endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, Wisconsin Court of Appeals–District IV Judge Rachel Graham announced her endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Judge Graham joins an expansive slate of current and former elected officials
Wassgren campaign: Finishes first-ever quarter with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand
Contact: info@paulwassgren.com ASHLAND — Ashland native and businessman Paul Wassgren announced Wednesday that he finished 2025 with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand for his campaign to represent his northern Wisconsin neighbors in the 7th Congressional district. The fundraising haul puts Wassgren
WisDems: ICYMI: Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans drops in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report came out detailing the impacts of Republicans’ crusade against health care, which led to fewer Wisconsinites enrolling in the federal marketplace. The decline is due, in part, to rising health care prices caused by Republicans’ failure to
Marquette University: Law school to host conversation on data centers for ‘On the Issues,’ Jan. 21
MILWAUKEE — As the number of data centers in Wisconsin continues to rise, the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School will host a panel discussion, “Data Centers: Pitfalls or Possibilities?,” for an
Lazar campaign: Fundraising is building a strong grassroots army, one voter at a time
Common Cause Wisconsin: Bianca Shaw named state director
MADISON, Wis. — A new Common Cause leader will drive the organization’s pro-democracy work in Wisconsin, as Bianca Shaw joins the team as its newest state director. In this role, Shaw will focus on increasing campaign finance transparency; advancing nonpartisan redistricting to end gerrymandering; and strengthening protections for election administration, including
Hughes campaign: Former WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes raises over $475,000 in first three months of gubernatorial campaign
VIROQUA, WI – Proven job creator, dairy industry leader, and former Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary Missy Hughes announced today that she had raised over $475,000 from nearly 1,200 contributions in the first three months since launching her campaign for governor. Missy
WisDems: ICYMI: Supreme Court candidate Taylor reports $2.6 million fundraising haul
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign announced an impressive fundraising haul for her state Supreme Court bid, raising over $2.6 million in 2025. Her right-wing opponent, Judge Maria Lazar, has yet to release any fundraising numbers, but has deep ties to the
Fair Wisconsin: Testifies in opposition to three more bills targeting trans Wisconsinites
Today, Fair Wisconsin will appear before the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development to oppose AB100, AB102, and AB104, three bills targeting Wisconsin’s trans community. In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written
Dept. of Workforce Development: November local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2025. Unemployment data reflects changes over the
Opportunity Wisconsin: New data shows economic damage done by costly tariffs Steil and Van Orden voted for
Wisconsin small businesses and families already paying the price after months of Republican-backed tariffs driving up costs MADISON, Wis. – With a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on Republican-backed tariffs looming, new data shows the economic damage that has
American Heart Association: Wisconsin Assembly advances lifesaving legislation to implement Cardiac Emergency Plans in schools
WI Assembly passes AB 362 MADISON, Wis. – Jan. 13, 2026 – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 362, commonsense bipartisan legislation that will save lives by ensuring schools develop Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP). A Cardiac Emergency Response Plan,
Rep. Kurtz: Tom Diehl Memorial Highway earns bipartisan, Assembly approval
MADISON, WI – Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) hailed unanimous Assembly passage yesterday of AB 155 to designate US Highway 12 in Lake Delton as the “Tom Diehl Memorial Highway”. “For those of us who had the privilege to know the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Subpoenas AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen for records identifying targets of the Arctic Frost investigation
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, subpoenaed AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen for records identifying the targets of Jack Smith’s partisan investigation into President Trump, also known as “Arctic Frost.” Senate Judiciary Chairman
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds Republican leadership for standing up for Wisconsin property taxpayers
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) thanks Republican leadership for announcing they intend to vote to repeal Governor Tony Evers’ 400-year property tax increase. Today, Speaker Robin Vos announced his house will pass a repeal of Gov. Evers 400-year veto. This
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: News: Baldwin demands Trump admin reverse billions in cuts from opioid and mental health programs
Baldwin calls decision “reckless” and “dangerous” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, slammed the Trump Administration for abruptly canceling what appears to be $2 billion in
State Senate Democratic Committee: 31st Senate District: Sen. Jeff Smith doubles Sen. James’ fundraising total
MADISON, WI – Another piece of bad news for Senate Republicans in their doomed effort to hold a majority — after pushing sitting Senator Jesse James to run in a new district his recent 2025 fundraising report shows him failing to
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition announce Trump administration’s decision to drop appeal of court order blocking illegal conditioning of transportation grant funding
Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Wisconsin’s favor MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is issuing the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the