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MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from Politico just revealed that California bank owner Eric Hovde ditched campaigning in Wisconsin this weekend to sit on the beach at his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach, California. Hovde was supposed to be campaigning in Oconto County, Wisconsin. 

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Marquette University President Michael Lovell. Mike was a great partner, and a remarkable leader with energy and vision, who shared the same passion for providing quality education to students in

MADISON, WI – After delivering remarks at Madison’s Wear Orange Community Gathering organized by Public Health Madison Dane County and Dane County Moms Demand Action on June 7, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “This past Friday,

De Pere, WI – Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied released the following statement after the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) unanimously dismissed a complaint lodged against the Wied for Congress campaign by a primary opponent. “Today’s unanimous ruling confirmed what we knew

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) and the need for a clear path forward to bring competency to the district. Rep. Donovan said: Let me begin by stating the inconvenient

MADISON, Wis. – You can’t make this stuff up. Less than 48 hours after the rescue of four hostages held captive by Hamas, Wisconsin Democrats willfully dismissed both the victims of October 7th and the plight of the remaining 120 hostages

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, presenting a clear choice between a pro-democracy candidate committed to looking out for Wisconsinites and upholding the rule of law, and Brad Schimel—an extreme, right-wing politician who has

Madison, WI – Today, Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “MAGA Republicans are attacking reproductive rights, trying to defund our public schools, and laying siege to the rule of law which is the very foundation

(FITCHBURG) – Jimmy Anderson’s nomination signatures for State Senate have been officially approved, having personally collected over 600, well above the number needed to get on the ballot. Anderson released the following statement:  “Earning access to the ballot is a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday attended the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System meeting in Milwaukee and addressed the Board of Regents. Gov. Evers in his remarks urged the Board of Regents to join

Madison, Wisconsin — Analysis from the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows that despite ranking 11th for overall wellbeing, Wisconsin remains the worst state in the nation for Black children and families. The 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is a 50-state report of recent data

Summer has arrived, bringing motorcycles onto Wisconsin’s roadways. It is the responsibility of all road users to prioritize safety. Following safe driving and riding practices is crucial to prevent crashes on our roads. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive nearly $122 million for child care, an over $8 million increase above last year. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees child care funding, Senator Baldwin wrote the

June 10, 2024, Trine [Trin] Spindler Announces her Candidacy for the 86th Assembly District Seat. Stratford, WI… Trine Spindler is a wife, mother, hard-working dairy farmer, and community advocate. Trine is also originally from Denmark, legally immigrating here in 2019.

Town of Erin –Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk called Sunday for Milwaukee Public Schools to immediately halt all spending authorized by the narrowly passed $252 million referendum, saying that “taxpayers weren’t told the truth about MPS’s finances before the election.” Piwowarczyk

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked and disappointed that Wisconsin Democrats have refused to acknowledge the actions of Hamas on and since 10/7, including their murder of over 1,200 Israelis and the taking of

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined with Democrats across Wisconsin and the country to open its 2024 State Convention at Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Casino Hotel. See below for excerpts from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler’s remarks as

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Democrats are gathering in Milwaukee this weekend for their 2024 WisDem State Convention.  If anyone is uncertain as to what WisDemocrats are offering voters this November, look no further than the Wisconsin Democrats’ keynote speaker Governor J.B.