Brennan campaign: Joel Brennan announces Wisconsin Accountability Commission to document ICE enforcement abuses; vows to hold ICE accountable as governor
Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today announced his plan to create the Wisconsin Accountability Commission to collect, preserve, and review evidence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement abuses and activity in Wisconsin. “The murders of Renee Good and Alex
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces bill to prohibit campaign funds from going to spouses
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act, known as the OMAR Act. The legislation would end the practice of federal candidates using campaign funds to financially benefit their spouses. It
UW-Green Bay: Aspiro receives UW-Green Bay’s Council of Trustees Community Service Award
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay winter Council of Trustees reception and dinner this week, Aspiro was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. Additionally, Capital Credit Union President and CEO Laurie
Sen. Ratcliff: Stands with Minnesota on Day of Solidarity
MADISON, WI — Yesterday, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), joined state lawmakers from Wisconsin and across the country in Minnesota for the Day of Solidarity to show unified support for Minnesota communities and demand meaningful accountability and reform following recent
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats launch resource page to support Minnesotans following ICE killing
MADISON, Wis. — While the GOP continues to cheer on ICE’s un-American and lawless campaign in Minnesota, Wisconsin Democrats are taking action to support our neighbors. Wisconsin Democrats have launched a new webpage to help our state stand in solidarity with impacted communities
Greater Milwaukee Urban League: To host luncheon: Navigating the AI Revolution
Milwaukee, WI (January 30, 2026) — The Greater Milwaukee Urban League will host Navigating the AI Revolution, a thought-provoking luncheon, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at The Pfister Hotel. This inaugural event marks the Urban League’s strategic focus on preparing the region’s workforce and
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Documentary double feature event in River Falls examines water contamination in Wisconsin
RIVER FALLS – Two locally produced documentary short films examining drinking water contamination in rural Wisconsin will be screened Feb. 5 at the historic Falls Theatre in downtown River Falls, offering residents and visitors a chance to engage with stories
Democracy Defenses Project: ICYMI: Tom Barrett for WisPolitics: Our elections are too important
WISCONSIN – WisPolitics published an oped from former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett about why he has decided to join the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI). As someone who has committed his life to public service, the continuous questioning of Wisconsin’s
WisGOP: Statement on Rep Bryan Steil’s Make Elections Great Again Act
MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Rep. Bryan Steil’s Make Elections Great Again Act, please consider the following statement. “We are proud to have Representative Steil representing Wisconsin and leading the charge for safe and secure elections. The MEGA Act
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Statement: As ACA open enrollment ends for millions more, hard-working Americans are faced with unfathomable choices
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow marks the final day to enroll in 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans across eight states and Washington, D.C. Because Donald Trump and congressional Republicans ripped away ACA tax credits from nearly 22 million Americans to
Wisconsin Young Americans for Freedom: To host Boris Johnson on March 23rd
MADISON, WI – The University of Wisconsin–Madison chapter of Young Americans for Freedom and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership are excited to announce that the Right Honourable Boris Johnson will visit campus on March 23 to deliver
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on Minneapolis, ICE, deportations, Trump administration, U.S. Supreme Court, Feb. 4-5
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, Feb. 4-5, via written releases. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a
Rep. Vining: Statement denouncing ICE actions in Minnesota
MADISON – Aggressive actions by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents under the Trump administration have sparked outrage in Minnesota and across the country. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) has denounced these actions and met with state and local leaders
Sapik campaign: Endorses Congressman Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
Lake Nebagamon, WI – State Senate Candidate Angie Sapik today announced her strong endorsement of Congressman Tom Tiffany in his bid for Governor of Wisconsin. Sapik, a dedicated advocate for northern Wisconsin families and fiscal responsibility, praised Tiffany’s proven track
WisDems: “It may be time to take bold action”—Tom Tiffany’s extreme stance on immigration
MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany has a damning record on the most extreme immigration positions including repeatedly calling for funding cuts for municipalities that don’t comply with ICE, restricting visas to make it easier to deport unaccompanied children and celebrating deportations
Washington County: Grant application accepted for Flood Resilience Program
WEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to apply for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant through the Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Department of Military Affairs, which has now approved the grant
Jones campaign: Current and former elected officials throughout Dane County endorse Judge Ben Jones for Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, rural, urban, and suburban elected officials from all across Dane County announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones to continue presiding in Circuit Court, Branch 1. The latest officials to endorse Ben Jones include: The full list of endorsers also
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about fisheries management in Green Bay and Marinette and Oconto counties
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meetings set to occur online and in person on Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3. Join DNR staff Monday, Feb. 2, online or in person
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: Obtains unpublished water test results for MPS schools
In the fall of 2025, as part of a pilot program anticipating future testing requirements and a less than 5 ppb recommended level for lead in schools, Milwaukee Water Works tested water at a subset of primary schools in Milwaukee
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of report 26-02, Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline
The Bureau announces the release of Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline (report 26-02). We highlight the activity of the Bureau’s Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline for the period from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, including the 30 state-related reports we