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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss a pavement replacement project on WIS 138 from WIS 59 in Cooksville to Milwaukee Street in Stoughton, Dane and Rock counties. Construction is anticipated for 2029. The

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (DOJ) against Westosha Central High School for endangering

WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Native Vote successfully hosted three community meals, bringing together nearly 140 attendees to discuss the impact of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Native communities ahead of the April 1 election. The nonpartisan events provided a welcoming space for

Progressive Turnout Project is committing $1.2 million to rally Democrats to vote for Judge Susan Crawford in the critical April 1st Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The grassroots-funded organization is driving Democratic voter turnout through a large-scale field program that currently

MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities

Madison – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and staff congregated in Madison for AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol.  As an AmeriCorps alum, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was asked to speak and later welcomed a contingent from the

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition

MADISON – This afternoon, Donald Trump will sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a reckless move that threatens over $1 billion in federal funding for Wisconsin schools and puts critical programs—including special education,

Madison, Wis.—March 20, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Janine Stephens Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Stephens Hale, a Wisconsin native with extensive experience managing and supporting the success of local and nonprofit

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel has decided his path to victory lies in petty insults and outdated attacks aimed at sitting Wisconsin Supreme Court justices with whom he disagrees. At both public and private

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced its communications staff for the 2026 election cycle as the Committee continues its work to protect and expand the Republican House majority. Will Kiley will lead the team as the Communications Director. A Virginia

MINOCQUA, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC is taking direct action against Wisconsin sheriffs who are choosing to align with Donald Trump’s extremist immigration agenda. Today, the SuperPAC announced that it has filed open records requests with Washington, Winnebago, Oneida,

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is gearing up for the final stretch of the election by launching the first of three radio ads focused on minority outreach. The first ad will appear in the Milwaukee media market highlighting Jill

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“Cures in Crisis: What Gutting NIH Research Means for Americans with Cancer, Alzheimer’s, & Other Diseases” will spotlight patients, universities, and researchers impacted by cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) announced that on Wednesday, March

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision. The knowledge test is a two-part

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement in response to news reports that President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. “Shutting down the Department

MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from the Wisconsin Independent on Wednesday highlighted far-right candidate Brad Schimel’s record attacking the Affordable Care Act. As Wisconsin’s attorney general, Brad Schimel led the state into a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act, called the ACA a

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Since Judge Brad Schimel launched his campaign over 16 months ago, he declared his devotion to restoring objectivity to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In a recent interview conducted by the Wisconsin State Journal, Judge Brad Schimel explains how his

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is working to quadruple the number of care providers using an artificial intelligence tool in the first half of 2025 so that providers have higher-quality patient interactions. This AI technology is an ambient listening tool