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
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Businesses lukewarm on U.S., Wisconsin economies
Healthcare costs, finding employees remain top challenges MADISON – Wisconsin businesses enter 2026 with measured optimism about the state and national economies, according to a new statewide economic survey conducted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce
Sen. Jacque: Bills on the move: Legislation targeting retail theft and protecting victims of abuse goes to governor
Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Senator Pass Assembly Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the Assembly yesterday on a voice vote and will now
Democracy Defense Project: Mayor Tom Barrett joins Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board
WISCONSIN – Today, Mayor Tom Barrett joined the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board to support their mission to promote the safety and security of Wisconsin Elections. Mayor Barrett’s public policy career is extensive and includes positions at the state, federal,
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates passage of age extension on Missing Child Alert
Madison, WI –Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to concur in Senate Bill 466—relating to: age of issuance for a Missing Child Alert. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass my
UW-Stout: Master’s students accelerate careers in project management, supply management, counseling, education
Four inspiring graduate students share their experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 130 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, four were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring
The Alliance: Jeremy Ott joins The Alliance as VP of Finance and Operations, Doug Benzine retiring
MADISON, WI—Jeremy Ott is joining The Alliance as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Ott will help guide the not-for-profit cooperative’s continued growth, taking over for retiring Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations Doug Benzine. Ott joins The Alliance
Taylor campaign: Raises a record-breaking $2.6 million in 2025 for state Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court will report raising over $2.6 million since launching in May, with $2.04 million raised during the most recent reporting period from over 13,000 contributors. “Wisconsinites understand the importance of
Toney campaign: Announces endorsements from 44 current and former sheriffs
Bipartisan List Includes Sheriffs from All Across Wisconsin FOND DU LAC, WI – Today, candidate for Attorney General Eric Toney announced his first wave of law enforcement endorsements. Since announcing his campaign in late October, a bipartisan group of 44 current