Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation: Civics Games transition to Universities of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) has announced that the management of the Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games will transition to the Universities of Wisconsin, effective this year. The WNAF launched the Wisconsin Civics Games in 2018 to address the growing
Pollnow campaign: Nate Pollnow announces campaign for secretary of state
WATERTOWN — Farmer and small businessman Nate Pollnow launched his campaign to become Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State during a supporter event today that drew more than 120 people. “I think our state’s founders meant for the Secretary of State
Rep. Allen: Assembly passes data center accountability legislation
Madison, WI -Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) today voted in favor of Assembly Bill 840, which implements robust protections for ratepayers, natural resources, and communities in relation to large data centers. The legislation, coauthored by Rep. Allen, ensures responsible data center
Berman campaign: Mitchell Berman slams Bryan Steil’s watered-down bill that does NOT ban stock trading, instead allows lawmakers to keep gaming the system
RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, is calling out Congressman Bryan Steil’s “Stopping Insider Trading Act” as a misleading attempt at reform. “This bill doesn’t ban insider trading. It’s a watered-down, plagiarized
Rep. Snyder: Hosts hometown hero, votes to protect Wisconsinites from data centers
Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) hosted Jane Graham Jennings as a Hometown Hero during the State Assembly’s Floor Session. Jane Graham Jennings was chosen to receive this honor due to her long service as the Executive Director of the Women’s
Rep. Moses: Farm or petri dish? Assembly passes Moses bill for lab-grown meat transparency
Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) voted for Assembly Bill 554 on the Assembly Floor earlier today. This legislation would require any lab-grown meat to be labeled as such before it is sold in Wisconsin “This bill is simply about transparency within
Sen Jacque: Veteran ID eligibility expansion one step away from becoming law
MADISON… Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to expand eligibility for the state’s veteran identifier program unanimously passed the State Assembly Tuesday, and will now be sent to Governor Tony Evers for his signature. All 50 states currently
Rep. Zimmerman: data center bill passes Assembly
Madison, WI — Assembly Bill 840, authored by Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R – River Falls), was passed during today’s floor session. After passage of the bill, he released the following statement: “Data centers are becoming a foundational component of today’s
Rep. Moore Omokunde: “Assembly Republicans are unserious about regulating data centers and solving Wisconsin’s affordability crisis”
MILWAUKEE– During the Wisconsin State Assembly’s floor session today, Assembly Bill 840 passed 53-44, and was then immediately messaged to the Senate. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde made the following statement about the bill and vote: “Assembly Bill 840 was hastily
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Bringing 330 participants to attend national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
(Brookfield, WI) – This Wednesday, January 21, Pro-Life Wisconsin will depart Wisconsin to bring 330 participants to the national March for Life taking place on Friday, January 23, in Washington, D.C. January 22, 2026, marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v.
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Republican lawmakers introduce legislation to allow victims of sextortion to sue for damages
MADISON, WI – This morning, State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) and Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) introduced legislation to expand on 2025 WI Act 48 (Bradyn’s Law), giving victims of sexual extortion another tool for justice. “Last month,
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Statement on partisan data center bill
AB 840, the partisan Data Center bill that passed today in the Assembly, makes a bad problem worse for Wisconsin families and communities. While the bill claims to protect ratepayers, its approach does just the opposite. There is nothing in
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists: Endorses Rep. Francesca Hong for WI governor and Rep. Ryan Clancy for re-election to WI Assembly District 19
Milwaukee, WI — Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsements of Rep. Francesca Hong (D-76) for Wisconsin Governor and Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) for Wisconsin Assembly District 19. Hong and Clancy are seeking the Democratic nominations for their respective
Ebben campaign: Vilas County Sheriff Gerard Ritter endorses Jessi Ebben in WI-07
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Vilas County Sheriff Gerard Ritter. Sheriff Ritter took office in December 2025 upon the retirement of Sheriff Joseph Fath. In a statement, Sheriff Ritter said “Jessi Ebben
Sen. Keyeski: Announces listening session in Richland Center
RICHLAND CENTER – State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) will be hosting a listening session in Richland Center on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The listening session will take place at the Phoenix Center from 5:30-7:30PM. This listening session will be a
Dept. of Public Instruction: Two Wisconsin schools receive national recognition for academic achievement
MADISON — Two Wisconsin schools are among the 63 U.S. schools named as 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Banting Elementary School (School District of Waukesha) and the Hmong American Peace Academy (a public charter school in Milwaukee Public Schools) received the
Rep. Madison: Rejects inadequate Republican regulations of data centers
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly considered AB 840, a Republican-authored bill that restricts the ability of Wisconsin data centers to use off-site renewable energy resources while placing loose restrictions on those centers’ water use. Power usage, water usage,
Rep. Clancy: Opposes laughable Republican attempt at data center regulation
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) voted against the majority’s threadbare attempt at data center regulation, AB 840. The bill would restrict data centers’ use of off-site renewable power, deepening an unprecedented energy use problem and Wisconsin’s commitment
WisDems: ICYMI: Wis. hospital funding uncertain; Dem lawmakers call on U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to help
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals that nearly $800 million in hospital funding for Wisconsin is now at risk because of a rule change under the Trump administration. Democratic lawmakers in the state are calling on Rep. Derrick Van Orden to step up