Law Forward: ICYMI: Tomorrow, U.S. Supreme Court could topple yet another campaign finance limit
USA TODAY: “Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, who authored other campaign finance rules that have been partially overturned by the Supreme Court, wrote in a brief for the case that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be ‘the
Rep. Cruz: Introduces “Keep Our Promise” on special education reimbursement
Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) introduces “Keep Our Promise” legislation on special education reimbursement. RACINE — Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), a long-time public school teacher, introduced legislation today to hold the state accountable for meeting the special education reimbursement levels promised in the
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan “Bradyn’s Law” to create new crime for extortion
WESTON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Bradyn’s Law,” Assembly Bill 201, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 48, creating a new crime of sexual extortion in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers signed the bill in honor of late D.C. Everest Junior High School student Bradyn
Rep. Phelps: Co-authors bill to bring special education reimbursement to guaranteed rate
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) announced new legislation Monday to address an urgent problem in Wisconsin: Republicans are not keeping the promises they themselves made to students with disabilities. Rep. Phelps released the following statement on LRB-5599
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Delegates set policy for 2026
WISCONSIN DELLS – Today, more than 270 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting established new policy directives. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted policies that will be included in the organization’s 2026 policy book. Resolutions were submitted by
Washington County: USPS policy change on postmarks may affect property tax payments
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke is alerting residents who pay property tax bills by mail about a United States Postal Service (USPS) policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the USPS instituted
WisDems: ICYMI: Tariffs could raise the cost of artificial Christmas trees
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WMTV details the negative impacts of Tom Tiffany’s tariff taxes on artificial Christmas trees. As Wisconsinites celebrate this month, they will be reminded of the Republican’s cost-raising policies and complete failure to make life more
GIFFORDS Law Center: New: Wisconsin earns a C grade for gun safety laws
GIFFORDS Law Center’s Annual Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks all 50 states on their gun laws WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the
UW-Stout: Game Expo, Senior Show, STEMM Student Expo cap fall semester with public demos, showcases
Students design custom controllers for unique racing games, puzzles, AR experiences Menomonie, Wis. – An Aesop’s fables-inspired racing game, a haunted hotel and a futuristic repair shop are all on the menu for players at the Stout Game Expo, western Wisconsin’s largest
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin continues to find ways to connect people with food
MADISON, Wis. – The holiday season in Wisconsin is a cherished time of year, often filled with holiday celebrations, family gatherings, and special meals shared with friends and loved ones. However, not everyone in our state has access to food
Rep. Stubbs: Graduates from 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures Youth Justice Fellows Program
Madison, WI – On Friday, December 5, 2025 Representative Shelia Stubbs graduated from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Justice Fellows Program, marking the completion of a one-year fellowship for state legislators focusing on youth justice to learn
Rep. Gustafson: Denounces Governor Evers’ veto of AB 211: “A gutless, anti-business betrayal of Wisconsin”
Madison, WI: Rep. Gustafson issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers vetoed AB 211: “Governor Evers’ veto of AB 211 is a gutless betrayal of Wisconsin small businesses and every adult who expects basic honesty from their government. This
Northwoods Policy Network: Officially launches, unveils vision for a stronger Northern Wisconsin
Policy and Advocacy Organization Launches to Elevate Northern Wisconsin’s Voice in Statewide Policy. WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on
UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: Professor Manny Teodoro wins Boyd Award for transformative work in drinking water field
Madison, Wis. – The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) presented Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs with its prestigious 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award during its 2025 Executive Management Conference this fall. AMWA is a leading water utility association comprised
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Rudolph Johnson named new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
MADISON, Wis. ‒ Rudolph Johnson, a toxicologist with national leadership experience in emergency response and measuring human exposure to toxic substances, became the new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene on Nov. 17. The laboratory serves as Wisconsin’s public laboratory focused on
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Former State Senator Joan Ballweg receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award
WISCONSIN DELLS – On December 7, former State Senator Joan Ballweg received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for her outstanding contributions to Wisconsin’s agriculture community during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Sen. Ballweg has been
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Galen Alwin receives Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award
WISCONSIN DELLS – Sauk County Farm Bureau member Galen Alwin received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its members. Galen Alwin was presented Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin
Dept. of Justice: Update: Officer involved shooting in Superior, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7. On the
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved shooting in Superior, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7. On the
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Top individuals announced in WFBF’s 35 Under 35 program
MADISON – Five individuals have been selected to receive top honors in Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award program. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist program in partnership with Insight FS. The 35 Under 35 program