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Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction

Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?

We Won’t Act Like Republicans, Wisconsin Democrats Say

Democrats hope to gain legislative majority in 2026 election.

Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy

The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.

LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules

Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.

Pocan, Dean Lead Letter to Trump on Violations of the Ceasefire in Gaza

After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty

Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.

Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan

Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Navy Announcement of New Frigate Class

Announcement follows Trump administration’s plan to cut back production of Constellation-class frigates built in Wisconsin

Baldwin Calls for Rejection of Rail Megamerger That Threatens to Raise Costs on Wisconsin Farmers, Manufacturers, and Families

As Union Pacific files application to acquire Norfolk Southern, Senator Baldwin calls on Trump Administration to get serious about bringing down costs for Wisconsinites

MacIver Comments on Trump Administration Suit Against WEC

Senators Baldwin, Young Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump to Strengthen, Revitalize Great Lakes Shipbuilding

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'

MacIver Institute Condemns Wisconsin Elections Commission for Rejecting DOJ Voter Data Request, Undermining Election Integrity Efforts

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.

Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case

A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.

Wisconsin Prosecution of 2020 Election Scheme Continues, Other States Falter

Going after architects of election scheme rather than the 10 fake electors.

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump for New Federal Efforts to Undermine Wisconsin’s Artificial Intelligence Laws that Protect Kids and Families

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology

Baldwin Slams Republican Price Hikes on Health Care As Open Enrollment Ends for ACA Marketplace Coverage

Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful New $100K Fee for H-1B Visa

Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time

Both sides disagree whether new maps possible before 2026 midterms.

Elections Commission Denies U.S. DOJ Demand for Voter Personal Information

'The commission is explicitly forbidden by Wisconsin law' to do this.

Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case

Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.

FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist

Feds want both county and city to crack down fare evasion, only one doesn't collect fares.

Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest

Report finds state funding for DNR has dropped 29% since 2010 when accounting for inflation.

Tariffs Push Up Fake Tree Costs, Boost Real Tree Farms in Wisconsin

Retailers eat price hikes on imported artificial trees as local growers see rising demand and stable prices.

Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket

Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

“I’ll be a governor who will stand up to Trump’s dysfunction and be laser focused on improving the lives of people across our state.”

Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

Sen. Baldwin Urges Trump to Follow Through on Pledge and Enforce Strong Buy America Standards

Baldwin championed strong Buy America standards in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but many agencies are not fully enforcing and prioritizing American workers

Too Little, Too Late: Trump’s Tariff Bail Out

Since Trump took office, at least 14 family farms in Wisconsin have filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy

Maria Lazar Suggests Shed Tip the Scales for Right-Wing, Special Interests on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids

Though most are US citizens, his warnings and reported 'strike teams' stoking fear.

End Citizens United Endorses Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin Governor

Does Tom Tiffany Agree With Donald Trump That Affordability is a Con Job?

Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid

USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.

ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility

From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.

Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor

Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.

What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?

Key experts could buttress Judge Dugan's defense -- if court allows them.

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.

Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans

National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'

The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship

An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.

House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others

The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.

Baldwin Backs Bill to Reverse Republicans Historic Cuts to SNAP

Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ projected to kick 2.4 million Americans off food assistance and cut nearly $200 billion over next decade

9 Winning Issues For Democrats

Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?

Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks

Milwaukee brewer entering market as new state and federal regulations loom.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Denying Wisconsin Communities Disaster Relief for Damage Caused by Extreme Weather in August

Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities

Senator Baldwin Slams Trump Administrations Efforts to Dismantle Education Department & Shortchange American Families

Baldwin Demands Senate Immediately Pass Bill to Release Epstein Files

WisDems Chair Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Client List

Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks

It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.

Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race

Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Repeal Law that Lets Senators Pocket $500,000 for Being Lawfully Investigated

The Anti-Cash Grab Act repeals last-minute provision allowing Republican senators to sue and collect $500,000 per lawfully subpoenaed phone record

Why Palmyra Said No to ICE

Village that overwhelmingly voted for Trump -- three times -- rejects his immigration agency.

Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin

Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.

Baldwin Statement on Trump Blowing up Wisconsin’s Bipartisan Judicial Nominating Process

Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project

$14 million for 26 charging stations, after successful suit against Trump Administration.

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address on Restoring FoodShare Funding for Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Will Stay Out of Governor’s Race and Retain Role of Being Fair Arbitrator Among Primary Candidates

Federal Hemp Ban Threatens Wisconsin’s Farmers, Small Businesses, and Consumer Freedom

Business Owners React to THC Ban Approved by US Senate

Provision buried in funding bill could gut fast-growing Wisconsin industry.

Wisconsin Republicans Protect Accused Pedophiles

Baldwin Says Trump Used Hungry Children As Political Pawns

Senator warns Wisconsinites could lose health care in wake of shutdown fight.

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.

Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?

Trump approval declining, Wisconsin Democrats 'feeling more positive.'

Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors

Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Join Court Petition to Prevent Trump Administration from Yanking FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Baldwin Opposes Government Funding Bill that Fails to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum

Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.

Senator Drake Praises Gov Evers on Releasing November SNAP Benefits Following Multiple Lawsuits Against the Trump Admin

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Restore Head Start Funding During Shutdown

140 Head Start programs that serve over 65,000 children are at risk of closure

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Restoration of November FoodShare Benefits

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster

In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'

Soybeans, Beef: Tariff Lover Tom Tiffany Supports Exploiting Wisconsin Farmers to Cut Soft Deals with China and Argentina

“...the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” - Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President

Ron Johnson’s New Conspiracy Theory

Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.

Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release

Recent courthouse arrest shows shifting federal tactics in handling immigrants.

Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive

And even then payments would be reduced, WI Department of Health explains.

Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Backers cite views of President Trump. A GOP critic says it's not 'reality-based.'

As Wisconsinites Go Without Groceries, GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Tiffany Stays Silent

Baldwin Calls on Trump to Fully Fund FoodShare for Wisconsin Families

Baldwin’s floor speech comes as Trump continues to sow confusion and keep food from hungry families

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

U.S. Small Business Administration Extends Deadline for Physical Damage Loans for Wisconsin Businesses, Residences, and Private Nonprofits Impacted by August Severe Weather

Trump Continues to Break the Law, Impose Hunger on 42 Million Americans, Including 700,000 Wisconsinites

County Executive Crowley Highlights Open Enrollment Period for Marketplace Insurance, Calls on Congress to Extend ACA Tax Credits to Lower Health Care Costs for Working Families

7th Congressional District Race Filling Up

One year before mid-terms 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats running for open seat.

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

Food pantries and other options for those navigating food challenges

Baldwin Calls on Republicans to Help Avert Health Care Crisis Ahead of November 1 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment