Capitol Chats: Rep. Vining says public school funding needs to be ‘at the heart’ of state budget
On this week’s episode of “Capitol Chats”, Rep. Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, talks about her campaign to succeed retiring state Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, a potential BadgerCare public option, funding public schools and addressing affordability concerns.
WisDems: Congressman Tom Tiffany insists “the president is doing what he believes is best” as inflation rises again
MADISON, Wis. — As inflation rises again, driving up the cost of groceries and everyday purchases, Congressman Tom Tiffany is insisting that “the President is doing what he believes is best.” Inflation is up 3.7% from last year as a
United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin: Joins DOJ Fraud Division, IRS, and IRS-CI in national tax enforcement surge
More than 30 U.S. Attorney’s Offices joined the Fraud Division in bringing enforcement actions against alleged fraudsters Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin today announced the sentencing of Edward Kuhn as part
Gov. Evers: Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse presents – Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues awards
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today presented awards to honor three individuals and organizations for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin’s oldest Black newspaper Milwaukee Courier endorses Democrats in midterms
MADISON, Wis. — Today the Milwaukee Courier, Wisconsin’s oldest Black newspaper, announced their 2026 midterm endorsements, overwhelmingly supporting Democratic candidates up and down the ticket. The endorsements include David Crowley for Governor, Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor, Josh Kaul for
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Jenna Jacobson calls out Sen. Marklein’s failures in the Senate
MADISON, WI – Representative Jenna Jacobson spoke with Spectrum News 1 about her vision for a Wisconsin that can properly fund its public school system, pointing out that under a decade of Senator Howard Marklein’s leadership, rural schools, like those
Milwaukee Courier: Endorses David Crowley, slate of Democratic candidates
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Board voices concerns with BECI, MariBell projects
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors is voicing concerns regarding transmission line projects proposed in Southern Wisconsin. In an internal analysis of the projects’ scope, WFBF estimates that more than 3,000 Farm Bureau member landowners could
Rep. Kaufert: Announces endorsement of David Daniels for the 53rd Assembly District
Representative Dean Kaufert Endorses David Daniels to Succeed Him in the 53rd Assembly District NEENAH, WI — After careful consideration, I am proud to announce my endorsement of David Daniels to succeed me as the next State Representative for Wisconsin’s
Mental Health PAC: Endorses David Crowley for governor of Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Mental Health PAC announced its endorsement of David Crowley for governor of Wisconsin, part of the PAC’s first-ever bipartisan slate of gubernatorial endorsements. When Wisconsin families are struggling to find mental health care, they need a
Gov. Evers, DOC: Celebrate opening of new juvenile corrections facility in Milwaukee, marking significant milestone in efforts to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools for good
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jared Hoy and community partners, today celebrated the opening of the Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth (SERC) in Milwaukee. The governor toured the facility as staff
Knoke campaign: At candidate forum, Democrat Kevin Knoke lays out positive vision for western Wisconsin
HUDSON, Wis. — On Tuesday, October 13, the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and the River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event with Democrat Kevin Knoke and five-term Republican incumbent
Law Forward: Urges appeals court to reject federal doctrine that would shut Wisconsinites out of state courts
MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals this week in Dunn v. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, urging the court to reverse a Dane County Circuit Court decision that dismissed a novel challenge
Tiffany campaign: Tom Tiffany releases new ad highlighting plan to make Wisconsin more affordable
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany’s campaign for governor released a new statewide ad outlining his proposalsto lower taxes, put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Wisconsinites, and make Wisconsin more affordable for everyone. The ad focuses on Tiffany’s affordability agenda,
Christopher Walton: Give us a reason to come home
The measure of this new political era cannot simply be the number of progressive policies passed in Madison. It must also be whether those policies create a Wisconsin where our children can build successful lives without having to leave home to do it.