Toney campaign: Eric Toney submits maximum signatures to WI Elections Commission
FOND DU LAC, WI – Yesterday, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney submitted the maximum number of nomination signatures allowed for ballot access in the 2026 Wisconsin Attorney General race. “I’m grateful to every Wisconsinite who signed my nomination
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin begins offering occupational therapy compact privilege
Madison – Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary, Dan Hereth, announced this morning that Wisconsin is now offering Occupational Therapy (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Compact privileges, becoming the eighth state to open OT Compact applications. This means
WisDems: Van Orden continues to support costly Iran war
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday marked 3 months since Donald Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, leading to 13 service members losing their lives and skyrocketing gas prices. Derrick Van Orden has been loudly cheering on the war, begging Trump to
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Madison Summit to help educate groups on human trafficking
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Massage Therapy & Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board is hosting a Human Trafficking Summit on June 2, in conjunction with the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The one-day educational event brings together diverse groups
Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV/UTV law changes take effect June 1; review today
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the 2026 ATV/UTV
Gov. Evers: Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2026, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to explore how saving with a 529 college
Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition: Hosts statewide rallies – Our maps, our say
WHAT: Wisconsin has the chance to secure fair maps with an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) and protect our multi-racial democracy. In light of the Callais decision which destroyed the Voting Rights Act, the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is firing up our demand for
WisDems: ICYMI: Republican Rep. Bryan Steil takes credit for funding he voted against
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from HuffPost exposes Bryan Steil’s attempt to claim credit for a lead-pipe reduction program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which Steil voted against. Fortunately, this Democratic-led effort to make drinking water safer by finding and replacing lead
Dept. of Natural Resources: Find your next outdoor adventure in Wisconsin during Free Fun Weekend, June 6-7
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine Wisconsin’s 7th CD GOP primary
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District primary, where big money is backing competing GOP hopefuls. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Sapik campaign: Iron County sheriff endorses Angie Sapik for Senate
Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief
WisGOP: ICYMI: WisGOP responds in WEC case demanding investigation into Green Bay Clerk’s duplicate absentee ballot error
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a formal reply to the City of Green Bay Clerk, urging the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to investigate the City of Green Bay Clerk’s handling of 152 illegally mailed duplicate absentee ballots. “The
Bruce Thompson: The Trump Effect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it’s a minority party.
Toney says fundraising, party unity offer pathway to defeat Kaul
GOP attorney general candidate Eric Toney said strong fundraising and party unity offer a pathway for him to defeat Dem AG Josh Kaul in their rematch in November’s elections.
Ruth Conniff: Beyond the finger-pointing, the real casualties of the failed surplus deal are Wisconsin kids
School funding in Wisconsin was broken by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s historic budget cuts. The damage has compounded each year for more than a decade and a half as school budgets haven’t kept pace with inflation.