U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on POTUS’ DHS announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement regarding DHS: “The mission of the Department of Homeland Security has never been more important. Securing our borders and protecting the American people must remain the top
Roys campaign: Trump tries to distract from ICE failures with Noem firing
MADISON – After Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid controversy surrounding his rogue paramilitary force, ICE, State Sen. and Democratic candidate for governor Kelda Roys issued the following statement: “Kristi Noem embodied every part of Donald Trump’s
Forward Latino: Welcomes the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Tenure will be known for its incompetence, lawlessness, and inhumanity! Franklin, WI – The National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, serviceand advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29states issued the following
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions begin in Zones 1 and 2 on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 12:01 AM CDT. Posted road restrictions begin in Zones 1, 2, and 3.
Spring Thaw and Class II roadway restrictions begin in Zones 1 and 2 on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 12:01 AM CDT. Spring Thaw and Class II roadway restrictions were already in place in Zones 3, 4, and 5. Posted
Rep. Udell: Legislative Democrats propose BadgerCare Public Option
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Legislative Democrats introduced the BadgerCare Public Option, a bill to create a new affordable healthcare plan through Wisconsin’s existing Medicaid program. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable
Scaife campaign: Current mayor and three former mayors of West Bend endorse Grant Scaife for Washington County Circuit Court Judge
GERMANTOWN – The Grant Scaife for Judge campaign today proudly announced endorsements from the current mayor and three former mayors of West Bend, Wisconsin’s largest city and the Washington County seat. Current Mayor Joel Ongert, along with former Mayors Kris Deiss,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Releases statement after Republicans block path forward on funding Homeland Security & reining in ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after Republicans blocked legislation to fund critical agencies at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) like the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Federal Emergency Management
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding new lawsuit fighting against President Trump’s latest illegal tariff taxes on Wisconsin’s working families
Wisconsin to join new lawsuit after recent reports show Trump’s tariff taxes cost Americans nearly $200 billion last year MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit fighting President Donald J. Trump’s tariff taxes on Wisconsin’s and America’s working families. Gov. Evers today announced Wisconsin
Rep. Krug: Public Service Commission ignores significant local concerns on massive solar project
(Madison) – Despite significant local resident opposition, the Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for NextEra Energy’s Akron Solar Project. The decision is yet another in the list of solar installations across
Sen. Spreitzer, Rep. Anderson: Propose ranked choice voting in Wisconsin
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson introduced LRB-5709, which would implement ranked choice voting for state, federal, and local elections in Wisconsin. Wisconsin currently uses a plurality-winner election system. In a plurality-winner system, the winning
WisDems: What could election-denier Tom Tiffany have promised Trump for his endorsement?
MADISON, Wis. — During a Truth Social endorsement spree in January, Trump endorsed two election deniers—Wisconsin gubernatorial GOP presumed nominee Tom Tiffany and Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity. Trump also voiced support the previous month for Mike Lindell, another 2020 election
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Highlights new Milwaukee County Center for Youth, bringing treatment-focused care closer to home
MILWAUKEE—Today, County Executive David Crowley and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS) held an open house event for the new secure residential care center for justice-impacted children and youth, providing
Wisconsin Environmental Initiative: Community town hall featuring Charlie Berens to address data center impacts in Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin — March 5, 2026 — Residents of Beaver Dam will gather at the Juneau Community Center on March 10 for a community-led town hall on the local impacts of large-scale data center development, featuring Wisconsin comedian and journalist Charlie Berens alongside community
WisDems: Van Orden points fingers at everyone but himself for Klein Hall shutdown
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden started his morning off on a Twitter rampage by spreading false claims about the closure of Klein Hall, a housing facility for homeless veterans, in his district. While Van Orden skirts accountability and blames Governor Evers,
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today is joining a coalition in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump’s most recent efforts to
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol encourages riders and motorists to share responsibility for electric bike and scooter safety
March Law of the Month: e-bike and e-scooter safety As electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) grow in popularity, it is important to understand the rules that apply to riding them. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s March Law of the
North American Chinese School, North American Digital Studio: West Bend forum brings gubernatorial candidates to the Bend Theater on March 10
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Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Senators Keyeski And Pfaff propose legislation to address stadium price gouging
MADISON, WI – This week, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (SD-14) and Brad Pfaff (SD-32) announced their new “Stop The Stadium Squeeze” legislation. Aimed at putting an end to the dramatic price markups we all face when buying concessions, this bill would
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights special session efforts to ban partisan gerrymandering, ensure fair maps for future generations
Hi there. Governor Tony Evers here. Two years ago, I delivered on my promise to sign fair maps into law, which was a historic day for our state. Before I signed fair maps into law, Wisconsinites spent a decade living under some of
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Waukesha medical equipment company agrees to pay nearly $7 million to resolve allegations of false billings to federal healthcare programs
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that Kinex Medical Company, LLC, agreed to pay $6,925,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE,