Sen. Baldwin: Releases statement after video emerges of railroad CEO threatening retaliation for opponents of megamerger
NEW: Video that Baldwin helped make public shows Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena threatening to raise rates for customers who oppose megamerger Baldwin continues to call for rejection of Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger that will lead to higher costs, worse
DNC: In the States: Historic blue wave sweeps the nation as Democrats deliver victories up and down the ballot
Democrats made history this week while delivering massive victories up and down the ballot as voters across America decisively rejected Donald Trump and Republicans’ harmful agenda. In red, blue, and purple districts, working people put their trust in Democrats and
City of Madison: Recognizes World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The City of Madison’s Vision Zero initiative will recognize the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims during the week of remembrance, November 9 – 15. Madison will join many communities around the world in honoring those who have
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 6
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the factors behind the blue wave in Wisconsin as Democrats win a trifecta and flip the 1st and 3rd CDs, the priorities of Gov.-elect David Crowley and the incoming Dem legislative majority, the wrangling for legislative leadership posts and more.
Gov. Evers: Appoints Chad Verbeten to the Buffalo and Pepin County Circuit Court
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Chad Verbeten to the Buffalo and Pepin County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Thomas W. Clark’s retirement. Verbeten will complete a term ending
Dane County Dept. of Human Services: Announces recipients of funding to help remove housing barriers, opens second funding round of approximately $720,000 for municipalities
DANE COUNTY – Today, the Dane County Department of Human Services announced that four Dane County municipalities are recipients of $279,750 in funding to help remove housing barriers in their communities. A second round of funding totaling approximately $720,000 is
Gov. Evers: Joins WisDOT, Iowa Leaders to celebrate opening of new WIS 82/Iowa 9 Bridge over Mississippi River
New bridge opens months ahead of schedule, restoring vital connection between Iowa and Wisconsin for residents, businesses, and visitors LANSING — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), officials from the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: Recognizes outstanding local businesses at 2026 annual celebration
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI. (November 6, 2026) – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) celebrated the businesses and entrepreneurs driving growth throughout the county Thursday evening during its 2026 Annual Celebration at Pine Hills Country Club. The evening recognized three
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces new statewide detrimental species possession and bag limit
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the Natural Resources Board has approved a new permanent rule, effective as of Nov. 1, 2026, changing the possession and bag limit for round gobies and other detrimental
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Planned Parenthood of Manitowoc – permanently closing
In a communication intercepted on social media from Planned Parenthood to their client base, Pro-Life Wisconsin discovered today that the Planned Parenthood at 1100 S 30th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 would be closing permanently on Saturday, November 24, 2026. This
Attorney General Josh Kaul, Multistate Coalition: Win court ruling protecting law enforcement funding
MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition secured a victory in court that blocks the Trump administration from imposing immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally authorized public safety grants, including grants intended to keep communities safe and fight crime.