WisDems: Democratic Party of Wisconsin announces Hannah Mullen as executive director
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker announced Hannah Mullen would be the new Executive Director. Mullen, who has been with the WisDems since 2017, most recently served as the Party’s Deputy Executive Director. Upon making the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Raises over $890,000 in Q3, reports $4.23 million cash on Hand
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised more than $890,000 for his campaign committees in the third quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign will also report $4.23 million cash on hand. After the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued
A Better Wisconsin Together: Maria Lazar’s bizarre comments on wrongly decided court decisions
MADISON, Wis. — During a recent interview on right-wing talk radio, conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar did not know the most basic details of perhaps the most infamous U.S. Supreme Court case in our nation’s legal history. Dred Scott
UW-Eau Claire: College of Nursing to host nursing seminar Oct. 23-24
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire College of Nursing will host the Mary C. & Fred Bliss Contemporary Nursing Seminar Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23 and 24, on campus. Dr. Maxim Topaz, the Elizabeth Standish Gill associate professor of nursing at Columbia University School
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany have a documented history of fighting to rip health care from Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — With health care premiums set to more than double for working families, Derrick Van Orden is dismissing continued funding as “partisan demands” while Tom Tiffany is directing Republican colleagues to “hold firm” in their position that could raise health care
The Next 50: Announces endorsement of three battleground State Legislative leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Next 50 today announced endorsements of three proven leaders in battleground state legislatures who are skilled legislators, building Democratic power, and showing what’s possible when we invest in next-generation leadership: Georgia House Minority Whip Sam Park, Wisconsin
Sen. Hutton: Bill to curb UW online course surcharges receives Public Hearing in Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to limit add-on fees at Universities of Wisconsin campuses — Senate Bill 532 — received a public hearing today in the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges. SB 532 would prohibit UW
State Senate Democratic Committee: Kickoff Affordable Wisconsin Tour At Necedah Cranberry Farm
NECEDAH, WI – Senate Democrats kicked off their Affordable Wisconsin Tour today in Necedah, Wisconsin at Cranberry Creek. Senators Dianne Hesselbein, Sarah Keyeski, Brad Pfaff, and Jodi Habush Sinykin toured the farm and heard from the owners on the struggles farmers across our state are facing. This visit
Fox Cities Chamber: Announces next Fox Talk: ‘“Ignite Your Brand: From Social Media to the Winner’s Circle”
FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 15, 2025) – Registration is now open for the next Fox Cities Chamber Fox Talks session, “Ignite Your Brand: From Social Media to the Winner’s Circle,” to be held on Wednesday, November 19, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Community First
U.S. Rep. Wied: Urges state lawmakers to return power to local communities
DE PERE — Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) sent a letter to the chairs of the Wisconsin State Legislature’s committees on energy and utilities, urging swift consideration of Senate Bill 3 and Assembly Bill 7, which would rightfully restore local
Institute for Reforming Government: New school choice enrollment numbers show growth slowing statewide
Baby bust rears its head in school enrollment numbers Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Department of Public Instruction’s release of 2025-2026 school choice and charter enrollment numbers. WHY IT MATTERS:
Reps. Rivera-Wagner, Taylor: Introduce “Purple Alert” bill to protect victims of domestic violence
GREEN BAY — October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, symbolized by the color purple, a color representing peace, courage, survival, and hope. State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay), alongside Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee), announced new legislation to create a “Purple
Reps. Tenorio, Clancy, DeSmidt, Sen. Larson: Introduce the “Accountability for For-Profit Colleges” bill package
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis), Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee), Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha), and Sen. Larson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the “Accountability for For-Profit Colleges” bill package. This package was a direct result of legislative advocacy from public school advocates
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day and highlighting executive order promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and stewardship
Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. It is my pleasure to wish all of you a happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Wisconsin wouldn’t be who we are today without the vast historical and cultural contribution of Indigenous people. That’s why,
Universities of Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire chancellor Search and Screen Committee named
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Eau Claire chancellor. Regent Karen
Dept. of Transportation: Licenses revoked from 11 wholesale dealers in Arlington
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of the following dealers, located at 101 Skyline Dr. #1, Arlington, for unlicensed motor vehicle sales: Apple Remarketing Services LLC Rydez Rite LLC Sami
WisDems: ICYMI: Social Security sees reduced services and staffing during government shutdowns
“We are unable to do benefit verification letters. (Social Security recipients) would need that letter to keep their housing. If they’re in low-income housing and they don’t have access to the internet, they would have to come into the field
Rep. Zimmerman, Sen. Stafsholt: Honor Hudson Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Dabruzzi as the First Responder of the Year
River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) and Senator RobStafsholt (R–New Richmond) recognized Hudson Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Dabruzzi as the 2025First Responder of the Year during the October 14th floor session at the State Capitol. The First
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on proposed new total allowable catch for Lake Michigan and Green Bay lake whitefish
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing
Protect Our Care: The Trump-GOP tax bill eviscerates Medicare as millions of seniors get ready to sign up
As Republicans continue their health care shutdown, the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, and nearly 70 million seniors will be signing up for their plans and benefits. Unfortunately, Trump and Republicans in Congress have guaranteed that millions of seniors