Wisconsin Right to Life: Josh Kaul using lawfare to protect Planned Parenthood, not help Wisconsin women
On August 27, 2026, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a suit to block a federal policy requiring providers and states to comply with updated U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding rules for the
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Under Secretary Glen Smith visits Viroqua to highlight a value-added agriculture investment in hazelnuts
(Viroqua, Wis., August 28, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Glen Smith alongside U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden and USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson visited the American Hazelnut Company in Viroqua to highlight the impact
Climate Power: On energy costs, pollution & AI data centers, Wisconsin Republicans are Trump rubber stamps
While polling has led Wisconsin Republicans to abruptly reverse course and posture as AI data center opponents, their record is clear: Wisconsin congressional Republicans gave massive tax breaks to the AI industry in Trump’s signature budget bill of 2025 while
Rewind: Your Week in Review for August 28
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the latest results from the Marquette Law School Poll, tax collections coming in higher than expected and a DA declining to charge Elon Musk.
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Rep. Jacobson and Sen. Pfaff propose Back-to-School Tax Holiday for Wisconsin families
MADISON, WI – New reporting from Spectrum News 1 highlights Representative Jenna Jacobson and Senator Brad Pfaff’s Back-to-School Tax Holiday bill. The legislators are redoubling their efforts to lower the cost of everyday goods, identifying the nearly $43 billion expected to be spent
Crowley campaign: Dem gov nominee David Crowley visits Milwaukee clinic, discusses plan to expand healthcare for Wisconsinites
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, visited the Bread of Healing Clinic to discuss his plan to expand healthcare for working families. Crowley highlighted the importance of investing in clinics that are serving vulnerable
A Better Wisconsin Together: MAGA election denier joins MAGA election denier on Republican ticket for statewide offices
MADISON, Wis. — Multiple MAGA election deniers will be topping the ticket for Wisconsin Republicans with Jay Schroeder as the GOP candidate for Secretary of State joining gubernatorial nominee Congressman Tom Tiffany. Tiffany’s efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss and his
Rep. Stubbs: Mourns the passing of Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby
Madison, WI – On August 14, 2026, esteemed Senior Pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Racine, Wisconsin’s oldest Black congregation, and revered community leader Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby passed away. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future: New Wisconsin poll: Voters want affordable, reliable energy and a balanced approach to getting there
(Madison, WI) — As Wisconsin voters increasingly feel the impact of higher electric bills, a new statewide poll finds strong bipartisan support for a balanced energy approach that includes both natural gas and renewables to maintain affordability and reliability while continuing to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Get ready for hunting seasons opening in September
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. New this fall, the DNR published an online version of the hunting regulations, including a drop-down filter that can
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Today: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, The Women’s Community, and Marathon County District Attorney’s Office to build awareness of crime victims’ rights
Marathon County Courthouse will feature a silhouette display highlighting rights under Wisconsin’s crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law WAUSAU, Wis. — Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with The Women’s Community and the Marathon County District Attorney’s Office to
Greater Milwaukee Committee: Cristy Garcia-Thomas named president and CEO of GMC
Board elevates long-time Milwaukee executive from interim president role MILWAUKEE – Cristy Garcia-Thomas has been named president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), announced Friday morning by the GMC board of directors. Garcia-Thomas was named interim president in
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions report sound second-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions reported sound financial performance through the second quarter of 2026, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of June 30, 2026, there were 96 state-chartered credit unions
‘The Insiders’ examine the post-primary battle for control of Wisconsin’s Legislature
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how the recent legislative primary will affect the November election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future: New Wisconsin poll: Voters want affordable, reliable energy and a balanced approach to getting there
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin voters increasingly feel the impact of higher electric bills, a new statewide poll finds strong bipartisan support for a balanced energy approach that includes both natural gas and renewables to maintain affordability and reliability while