WisDems: Tom Tiffany’s concepts of an affordability plan
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tom Tiffany announced that he has a “plan” to fix the affordability crisis he created. Tiffany is responsible for enacting some of the highest cost-raising policies in American history—from voting for the economically devastating and chaotic tariff-tax
Forward Literacy: DPI oversight missing in action—nearly 40% of Wisconsin public schools ignore required Early Literacy Remediation Plans, Forward Literacy finds
Madison, WI – February 25, 2026 — Nearly 40% of Wisconsin public schools are flouting state law by failing to post K-3 Early Literacy Remediation Plans (ELRPs) on their district websites, exposing a glaring lack of oversight and enforcement by
DNC War Room: In Wisconsin, JD Vance fails to sell Trump’s disastrous economy
Today, JD Vance travelled to Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to try to spin Donald Trump’s economic policies that are costing Wisconsin families over $2,000 a year and destroying thousands of jobs across the state. Vance’s trip comes on the heels of Trump’s
Weekly GOP radio address: Accountability at the Department of Justice
This is Senate President Mary Felzkowski, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice. Wisconsin’s Attorney General Josh Kaul. New York University. Michael Bloomberg. What do they have in common? Since 2019, Josh Kaul has
Sen. Quinn: Endorses ratepayer protections
‘President Trump is right about data centers paying their own way’ Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Birchwood) issued the following statement after President Trump announced a ratepayer protection pledge in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address: “Affordability,
Marquette University: Get To Know Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky at Marquette Law School, March 4
MILWAUKEE — The Hon. Jill Karofsky, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get To Know”
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Releases National Environmental Scorecard for Wisconsin’s delegation
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters released the Wisconsin delegation’s scores for its national affiliate League of Conservation Voters’ 2025 National Environmental Scorecard. It highlights how our state’s leaders scored on a record number of votes across both chambers. The 2025 Scorecard exemplifies the stark contrast between Democrats
Wisconsin Supreme Court: To livestream March oral arguments and rules hearing
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A Better Wisconsin Together: Vance ventures to Van Orden’s district in vain
MADISON, Wis. — Less than 48 hours after one of the lowest-viewed State of the Union addresses in recent memory, Vice President JD Vance jetted to Wisconsin in a desperate attempt to sell an increasingly unpopular agenda and play hype-man for his MAGA
Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: MJS OpEd “As Republicans and Democrats, we reject call to nationalize elections”
WISCONSIN – This week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a piece coauthored by the entire Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) board making clear that calls to nationalize elections are not only unconstitutional, but would in fact make our elections more
Climate Power: JD Vance heads to Wisconsin to spin Trump’s job-killing agenda
Rep. Van Orden (WI-03) voted for the GOP budget bill that put $2.35 billion in investment and 1,250 good-paying clean energy jobs at risk in his own congressional district Washington, DC – Just days after Donald Trump rambled through a record-long State of the Union
Barnes campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s stop in Wisconsin
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on JD Vance’s speech in Wisconsin: “JD Vance has a tough job today. He’s got to look Wisconsin families in the eye and tell them this economy is working for
Hulsey campaign: Welcomes VP Vance, invites him to visit GOP birthplace where GOP founded to fight racism
Plover, WI—Sporting an Abraham Lincoln hat, Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, former state representative Brett Hulsey welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to Wisconsin and invited him to visit Ripon today to explore the Republican Party’s anti-racist and anti-slavery roots. “I invite the Vice
Rep. Cruz: School funding lawsuit highlights Legislature’s ongoing failures
Representative Angelina Cruz, a longtime public school educator and educators union president, responded today to the lawsuit filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court challenging the state’s approach to public school funding. “It is difficult to be surprised,” Cruz
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Military Affairs: Announce $2 million in grant awards to improve flood resilience in communities across Wisconsin
As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to
Children’s Wisconsin: Raises $308 million through historic campaign
Brighter Than Ever powers revolutionary approach to care for kids and families MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin has successfully completed Brighter Than Ever, the most ambitious and comprehensive engagement and philanthropy campaign in the organization’s history. The campaign raised
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 Wisconsin Urban Forestry Award winners announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Farm to School Advisory Council nominations due May 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting multiple nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until May 15, 2026. Members serve three-year terms, and the council meets quarterly. The nomination form and more
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: Orders flags at half-staff at county facilities in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff at Milwaukee County facilities in honor of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights activist
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce Transportation Economic Assistance grant to support growth for northern Wisconsin dairy producer
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $469,311 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant awarded to the town of Eaton in Clark County for road improvements to support the growth of a local dairy