Federal judge punts immigration detainer lawsuit back to state Supreme Court
A federal judge has sent back to the Wisconsin Supreme Court a lawsuit challenging the practice of local sheriffs holding people at the request of federal immigration officials.
WisDems: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany says U.S. must end war with Iran just hours before voting to continue operations
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later
WisDems: Update: Tom Tiffany admits Trump loyalty matters more to him than Wisconsinites’ dire need for lower costs
MADISON, Wis. — Today, when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked Tom Tiffany why he voted to continue the war with Iran despite knowing it is driving up costs and just hours after admitting his constituents were complaining to him about gas prices, a Tiffany
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL hires new Policy and Government Affairs Manager, grows legislative reach
The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Sam Krebs as WILL’s new Policy and Government Affairs Manager. His hire underscores WILL’s continued commitment to expanding and advancing policy solutions that further individual liberty, limited government and free enterprise.
Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: This Mental Health Awareness Month, Trump and Republicans are waging a deadly war on care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but instead of expanding access to care during a worsening mental health and addiction crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans are ripping it away from people who need it. Republicans have launched an all-out assault
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Praises Workforce Pell Grant rule as win for Wisconsin workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell
International Ship Masters’ Association: President to be honored on National Maritime Day in Washington DC
(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) announced today that President Capt. Chris Edyvean will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day ceremony and will be among a handful of mariners presented
Protect Our Care: Statement: Trump’s health care affordability crisis is spiraling across the country
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Donald Trump is slated to host another “Health Care Affordability Event” at the White House — an utterly laughable event given the dismal state of health care affordability in Trump’s America. Health care costs continue
Pollnow campaign: Clinches GOP Secretary of State endorsement, pledges transparency and accountability
TOWN OF ELBA — Beef farmer and small business owner Nate Pollnow won the unanimous endorsement of delegates at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention this weekend behind a promise of bringing greater transparency and accountability to Wisconsin state government. Pollnow’s
Climate Power, Protect Our Care: New joint report: Trump’s pro-polluter agenda is making Americans sicker while he increases health care costs
Climate Power and Protect Our Care show how Trump is gutting pollution protections and leaving Americans to pay the price Washington, DC – A new report from Protect Our Care and Climate Power outlines how Trump has gutted pollution protections, exposing American families to dangerous
WisDems: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany says U.S. must end war with Iran just hours before voting to continue operations
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later
Institute for Reforming Government: Launches judicial scorecard, new IRG Court Watch website
New tools provide a one-stop resource to track Wisconsin justices, judges and court activity Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new scorecard evaluating Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and a review of the Court of Appeals
ACLU of Wisconsin: Federal Judge sends lawsuit challenging ICE detainers back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON— A federal judge ruled Friday that the lawsuit challenging the legality of ICE detainers must remain under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, rejecting an attempt by the defendants in the case – five county sheriffs – to
Wisconsin Alumni Association: UW Now Live — From War to AI: Forces Shaping Today’s Economy
MADISON, WI (May 18, 2026) — The upcoming UW Now Live will examine the major forces reshaping economic growth, trade and innovation. From conflict in the Middle East and its ripple effects on energy markets to the rapid advance of artificial intelligence,