MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – A multi-state coalition that includes Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an attempt to secure federal emergency funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is utilized by nearly 700,000 Wisconsin residents. The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused funding to […]

FoodShare is entirely funded by the federal government. Now, the Trump Administration has said benefits will end November 1 for about 42 million Americans during the federal government shutdown.

Data from ICE shows that 90% of people the agency arrested had no violent convictions, while 65% had no convictions at all.

If a conservative candidate wins in 2026, the court maintains its 4-3 liberal majority. If a liberal candidate wins, the balance shifts to a 5-2 liberal majority.

The field of Democrats running in 2026 continues to get more crowded. The field of Republicans got thinner before the weekend. 

That leaves two Republicans currently in the running: Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.

The downtown Madison rep is the latest to add her name to a growing mix of potential Democratic nominees.

MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he partially approved Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ request for federal aid after early August floods devastated southeastern Wisconsin. In a post on social media, President Trump shared that he had informed U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of his decision to provide $29.8 million in federal […]

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – The nation is dealing with the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA. Turning Point USA was key in expanding voter outreach, including in Wisconsin. Kirk had close ties to federal Republicans.  In September of 2024, he came to the UW-Madison campus to […]

Judge Chris Taylor is running for the seat, and Maria Lazar — her colleague on the Court of Appeals — is "seriously considering" a campaign.

WISCONSIN (CIVIC MEDIA) – Shortly after declaring her candidacy to be Wisconsin’s next lieutenant governor in 2026, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski outlined the values that she brings to the race. Godlewski joined Civic Media’s “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow” to talk through her recent announcement. As several governor-hopefuls have declared their bid for the gubernatorial […]

MILWAUKEE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – In a display of bipartisanship, Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has endorsed a letter Tuesday urging the federal government to support the state’s FEMA request after severe flooding impacted southeast Wisconsin earlier this month. On Aug. 11, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after historic rainfall flooded parts of Milwaukee […]

WISCONSIN (CIVIC MEDIA) – Wisconsin senators, representatives, and officials across the state have issued statements reacting to Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he will not seek a third term. Read Civic Media’s instant coverage of the governor’s announcement. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin: Wisconsin is lucky to have had Tony Evers leading our state. He […]

Lawmakers passed the two-year budget in a late-night session after hours of speeches, framing compromise as imperfect but necessary.

Wisconsin’s top court says the 175-year-old statute doesn’t ban modern abortion

The bipartisan deal includes spending in child care, schools and the Universities of Wisconsin along with tax cuts.

The Madison Fire Department describes “water pouring into the building” at about 8:45 Monday night at the Milwaukee Street store.

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and top Republicans on the state budget have hit a wall, and state officials have issued statements expressing their disappointment with the talks stalling. Last night, key GOP leaders said talks had reached an impasse – despite what they called “good faith negotiations.” Senate Majority […]

Madison firefighters said no one was hurt when a car drove into the Gigi’s Cupcakes at Hilldale Mall Wednesday.

After the November election, staff found 193 ballots that weren’t counted. Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl allegedly waited weeks to tell anyone.

Police say Tuesday night, a woman attacked a Metro bus driver. That driver lost control, and the bus crashed into Asian House restaurant.

A life-threatening heart attack brings the music community together to help Rokker’s family with medical bills and in support of MAMA Cares

Protesters Rallied Against Number Of Policy Changes

The city clerk's office and the mayor's office posted statements on the city website Thursday. Staff from the clerk's office found the first batch of ballots about a week after the election.

Lawmaker Served In Legislature In Two Different Era