Evers signs antisemitism definition, vetoes bills on foreign influence
Gov. Tony Evers today signed a new definition of antisemitism into state law critics allege could be used to silence criticism of Israel. The law means Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin presses Trump on skyrocketing gas prices, decision to ease sanctions on Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites face rising gas prices amidst affordability crisis
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany,
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: WATCH: Western Wisconsin mom sees ACA premiums more than double [Spectrum News]
Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax
Rep. Arney: Access to fresh food is essential for strong communities
(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to
Rewind: Your week in review for March 27
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the state Supreme Court race, the latest Marquette University Law School poll, bills awaiting action by Gov. Tony Evers and more.
Universities of Wisconsin: From classrooms to the capitol: Nearly 200 students compete in Wisconsin Civics Games
MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days,
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsin Democrats continue fight for affordable health care
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare
DNC War Room: Farmers are worse off and the agricultural economy Is struggling under Trump and Rollins
Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Opens roundtable on examining mental health in the MAHA age
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for
UW-Whitewater: Invites community to explore “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion”
WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila
UW-Milwaukee: Premnath wins Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone cancer treatment and recovery
MILWAUKEE_There’s no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 Shaw Early
Jacobson campaign: Announces Assembly re-election bid
Contact: brent@jacobsonforassembly.com Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) has announced that he will seek a second term this fall representing Wisconsin’s 87 th Assembly District. Prior to joining the legislature, Jacobson served Mosinee as mayor for nearly a decade. In announcing his
‘The Insiders’ debate affordability and the midterm elections in Wisconsin
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the affordability issue and how it will play in the upcoming midterm elections in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
James Bohn: The Wisconsin experiment in economic freedom
Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity