Capitol Chats: UW Prof. Yablon says ‘potential for quite a bit of redistricting activity’ into 2028
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” UW Law Prof. Robert Yablon breaks down where Wisconsin stands amid the national mid-decade redistricting race and discusses how a pair of lawsuits and a possible Democratic trifecta could decide the future of the state’s congressional maps.
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Court System releases judicial workload study
Madison, Wisconsin (May 20, 2026) – The Wisconsin court system today released a new judicial workload study designed to help court leaders, county officials, legislators, and justice system partners evaluate judicial resource needs across Wisconsin’s circuit courts. The study, conducted in
Faith in Place, 350 Wisconsin, Healthy Climate Wisconsin, Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: More than 600 Wisconsinites attend statewide virtual gubernatorial forums on clean energy, utility accountability and community resilience
Madison, Wis. – More than 600 Wisconsin voters, community leaders, and media from across the state joined for two statewide virtual forums yesterday and last week to hear eight major-party gubernatorial candidates share their policy approaches to clean energy, fossil fuels,
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District: Celebrates wastewater professionals this Friday
Gov. Tony Evers proclaims May 22 as Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day for the third consecutive year MADISON, Wis. — Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District will recognize its nearly 140 employees on Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day this Friday, joining wastewater utilities across Wisconsin in
Talking Trade Live, Part 2: ‘More tariff uncertainty in 2026—how will business cope?’
Talking Trade hosts Sandi Siegel and Ken Wasylik join Carroll University professors Dr. Alexandra Sielaff and Dr. Lilly Goren at Carroll University on April 22, Earth Day, for a discussion of the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policies over the past year. Part two of a three-part series.
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Washburn County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s resignation, effective June 12, 2026. The new sheriff will serve for the
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: VA Memorial Day ceremony set for May 25 at Wood National Cemetery; volunteers needed to place flags at gravesites
MILWAUKEE – The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, 2026, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. WHAT: The annual Memorial Day ceremony and observance on the Milwaukee VA grounds is outdoors
Wisconsin Office of Rural Health: Celebrates EMS Week with a plan. Moving F.O.R.W.A.R.D. to strengthen the future of Emergency Medical Services
Madison, WI, May 20, 2026 — The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) is introducing EMS F.O.R.W.A.R.D., a detailed plan to address the issues highlighted in the nationally-recognized EMS Week, running May 17–23, 2026. Developed by WORH’s Rural EMS Outreach Program Manager, James Small, the
Brown County Exec Streckenbach: Liberty Tree on display at Pamperin Park
Brown County Celebrates America 250 with History Telling Plaque (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with Parks Director Matt Kriese and the Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), held a dedication ceremony as part
Colón campaign: Governor Jim Doyle endorses Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE — Today, former Governor Jim Doyle endorsed Judge Pedro Colón for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I have known Pedro Colón for many years. I’m proud to endorse him for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”, said Governor Doyle. With over 15
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Bill will tax Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ payouts at 100%
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather
Mike McCabe: What just might unite us
Regardless of where we’re from or where we now live, we share a great many problems. None bigger than our relationship with technology, the question of whether machines will be our servants or masters, whether tools like AI will end up assisting humanity or commandeering it.
Gregg Hoffmann: Data center in the Driftless Area?
It could be time for more Driftless folks to consider zoning, at least for large businesses like data centers and others that could impact the environment.
Michael Lucas: Wisconsin labor market update: March 2026
Despite reports of a bustling stock market, improving employment conditions and rising wages, many have yet to benefit these positive developments personally. What’s really going on?