Milwaukee Common Council: A call to action: Safeguarding our children’s futures from hunger’s devastating grasp
Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition file amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court defending Federal Reserve’s independence
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) defending the independence of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The coalition urges SCOTUS to
Gov. Evers: Trump Administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Gov. Evers to fight latest Trump Administration denial of disaster assistance, will appeal decision for communities to get the support they need to rebuild and recover MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwa… Please log
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s retirement, effective March 13, 2026. The new judge
WisDems: BREAKING: MU Law polling shows Republicans underwater on top issues
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Marquette University Law released polling showing Republicans are floundering on the top issues. Among Wisconsin voters, 69% are very concerned about inflation and the cost of living and 57% think Donald Trump’s policies will increase inflation. Among Independents, 69% believe Trump’s policies will
Gov. Evers: Trump administration denies hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities after denying public assistance relief
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. This denial
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval of the Line 5 relocation permits cheered by Wisconsin’s Ag, Labor and Business leaders
Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders praised today’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement that they have issued the Federal permits necessary to move forward with the Line 5 relocation in northwestern Wisconsin. “Today’s decision is
Rep. Goeben: Introduces tax incentive
Proposed legislation matches new federal taxes benefits Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation today, asking her legislative colleagues to join her supporting updating WI tax code to reflect recent federal changes, by allowing taxpayers who take the standard deduction to
Marquette Law School: New poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections
No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided Also: Inflation and cost of living draw the most concern among voters overall, with big partisan divisions in concern over
Sen. Hutton: Bill giving taxpayers a direct vote on local “wheel taxes” receives Assembly hearing
MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday testified before the Assembly Committee on Local Government in support of Assembly Bill 483, legislation he co-authored with Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) that gives Wisconsin voters a direct say on whether
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Introduces legislation that protects free speech & cracks down on frivolous “strategic lawsuits against public participation”
Madison-Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) introduced legislation that will protect free speech and help stop frivolous lawsuits intended to silence an individual’s free speech on public issues. It lets individuals quickly ask a court to dismiss cases based on protected
Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce resolution supporting Wisconsin farmers hurt by Trump agenda
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced a resolution for co-sponsorship calling for a resolution to the Trump Administration’s trade war with China, which has had a devastating impact on Wisconsin soybean farmers. Rock
Gov. Evers: Read: Urges Trump Administration to support American producers and ranchers, back off plans to import beef from Argentina
New Trump plans threaten livelihoods of Wisconsin farmers and producers who are already grappling with economic volatility and reckless trade wars MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is urging President Trump and the Trump Administration to support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers,
Emerson campaign: EMILYs List endorses Representative Jodi Emerson for reelection to the Wisconsin Assembly
Eau Claire, WI– Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) announced she earned the endorsement of EMILYs List. She released the following statement: “I am honored to receive EMILYs List’s endorsement today,” said Emerson. “In the Assembly, I have fought to
Xcel Energy, UW-Eau Claire: Receive Board of Regents Business Partnership Award
EAU CLAIRE — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented the Regents Business Partnership Award to Xcel Energy and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Oct. 28 for the comprehensive collaboration that has been vital to western Wisconsin. Regent
Bates campaign: November 1st meet and greet with LaToya Bates in Beaver Dam, WI
LaToya Bates, candidate for AD 37, is hosting a meet and greet event in Beaver Dam on Saturday, November 1st from 4-7pm. Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate, and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Fran Hong, will speak at the event. Also in
WisDems: Cry for me, Argentina: Wisconsin beef industry in distress as GOP and Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany sabotage American ranchers to bail out foreign nation
MADISON, Wis. — GOP Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is already hard at work on his Wisconsin-last agenda—this time, he’s carving up the Wisconsin beef industry that’s struggling under backbreaking tariff taxes to give more handouts to Argentina. Tariff Lover Tom is already driving
UW-Eau Claire College Democrats, Chippewa Valley Young Democrats, Young Democrats of Wisconsin: Young & college Democrats condemn ICE-themed Halloween post at UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI – On October 27th, an unfortunate situation occurred at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus: the campus Republican organization posted a distasteful photo of its members mocking ICE immigration arrests. Despite this, the Wisconsin College Republicans have
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes preliminary 2025 bear season results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season, placing this season on par with the five-year average of about 3,800 bears annually. This year’s harvest was
Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunters: Help your fellow Wisconsinites experiencing food insecurity by participating in Deer Donation Program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. “Community pantries all over Wisconsin are