Earthjustice: Bad River Band challenges federal approval for Line 5 reroute
Washington, D.C. – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers for unlawfully granting Canadian company Enbridge a permit for the construction of a new 41-mile section of its Line 5
Wisconsin Policy Forum: K-12 levies rise sharply, counties more slowly
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Crowley campaign: Racine Firefighters Local 321 endorses David Crowley for governor
MILWAUKEE – Today, Racine Firefighters Local 321 announced their support for David Crowley’s campaign for governor. “David Crowley has a proven ability to bring people together to get things done for our communities,” said President Jose Carbajal. “From leading the charge for
Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bill to protect Wisconsinites from artificial intelligence “deepfake” scams
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) introduced LRB-4562, which would set criminal penalties for any person who uses artificial intelligence deepfake technology to mimic a person’s voice, image, or mannerisms and uses it to manipulate, deceive, or intimidate individuals.
Rep. Moore Omokunde: “Make Utilities Affordable Again”
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside Assembly and Senate Democrats, released the Forward on Climate bill package. These 18 bills build on recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and work to create good, family-supporting
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking announces final public hearing in Winnebago County
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding its final public hearing on Thursday, December 18th at the Winchester Town Hall in Winnebago County to continue hearing testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Denounces antisemitic attacks at Bondi Beach
The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach is a horrifying act of hatred that must be unequivocally condemned,” said Congressman Grothman. “What should have been a peaceful gathering turned into a moment of terror simply because Jewish families were celebrating their
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for specialty crop block grants until March 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2026.
Wisconsin State Public Defenders: Call for investigation after 15-year-old child beaten by staff at Racine juvenile detention center
Body camera and surveillance footage Surveillance footage only MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office is demanding an immediate and thorough investigation of Racine County’s juvenile detention center after a 15-year-old client was brutally assaulted by staff earlier this
Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: As Republicans run out the clock on open enrollment, the American people don’t have time for their health care games
Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Applauds Rep. Thomas Massie’s NATO Act and demands immediate U.S. withdrawal from outdated alliance
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses Congressman Thomas Massie’s “Not A Trusted Organization Act” (NATO Act), a bill requiring the President to begin the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Denounces bill to eliminate personal conviction vaccine exemption
Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unequivocally opposes the legislative efforts, led by Rep. Lisa Subeck and Sen. Chris Larson, to abolish Wisconsin’s personal conviction exemption for childhood vaccinations. These governmental efforts to further erode parental and
Wisconsin Association for Justice: Madison’s Danielle Schroder takes helm of Wisconsin trial bar
December 16, 2025 (Madison) On December 5, Danielle Schroder of the Milwaukee-based MacGillis Law Group, LLC took the reins of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), Wisconsin’s trial lawyers association. She will serve as president for 2026. It is the culmination
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds Congress for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “I championed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act from the start because it’s a straightforward, bipartisan solution
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats, Main Street Action hold press conference to address the bealth care crisis as ACA open enrollment for January 1st coverage closes
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined small business owners from Main Street Action to address the impacts of the GOP’s ACA cuts and Tom Tiffany’s health care
Sen. Tomczyk: Named vice-chair of Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice
Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement after being named Vice-Chair of the newly formed Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice: “I am honored to be named Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Oversight
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces acceptance of state grant to support gun violence victims and strengthen community safety
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that Dane County will receive $100,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Byrne Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) to expand services for victims of gun violence and support community-driven violence
Civic Media: WFHR Wisconsin Rapids flips to “Local News and Timeless Hits”
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (December 15, 2025) – WFHR 1320 / 97.5 and parent Civic Media are excited to announce a format change launching today, blending essential local news coverage with beloved oldies music. Branded as “Local News and Timeless Hits,” the station will
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Fraud losses top $107 million as imposter scams surge across Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. — Fraud attempts are no longer confined to clumsily-written messages or frantic pleas from celebrities supposedly stranded overseas. With the increasing accessibly and sophistication of artificial intelligence, bad actors can replicate the professional language of a trusted business, or the desperate tone of a family member in da… Please