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Gov. Tony Evers today signed a new definition of antisemitism into state law critics allege could be used to silence criticism of Israel. The law means Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany,
Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax
(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the state Supreme Court race, the latest Marquette University Law School poll, bills awaiting action by Gov. Tony Evers and more.
MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days,
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare
Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for
WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila
MILWAUKEE_There’s no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 Shaw Early
Contact: brent@jacobsonforassembly.com Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) has announced that he will seek a second term this fall representing Wisconsin’s 87 th Assembly District. Prior to joining the legislature, Jacobson served Mosinee as mayor for nearly a decade. In announcing his
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the affordability issue and how it will play in the upcoming midterm elections in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity
There’s a nationwide shortage of fiber-optic cable due to backlogs and price demands, thanks to the data center building boom and federal requirements for domestic sourcing of such cable.
Democrats must embrace a fundamental reality: choice is already here, and it’s serving families well.
This is the first time in over 50 years there were no increases in generalized state aid for schools. However, the Legislature did give nearly $1 billion of your tax dollars for voucher and independent charter schools.
The minority in the state Legislature squandered their chance on bills for UW, sports wagering
A new poll in Wisconsin might shed some light on what will happen in battleground states and districts across the country this fall.
Gov. Tony Evers today signed a new definition of antisemitism into state law critics allege could be used to silence criticism of Israel. The law means Wisconsin will use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s war of choice against Iran. Since the
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow marks one month since Trump launched an illegal war with Iran, and in the past month everyday living for working families has become immensely more difficult due to skyrocketing gas prices. Wisconsin Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden signed off on Trump’s illegal war
Wisconsin mother: “We’re just going to have to be making very difficult decisions as to what we can afford” Hardworking Western Wisconsin families are facing skyrocketing health care premiums thanks to Derrick Van Orden’s failure to extend the ACA tax credits, in one case even seeing their premiums jump from $800
(Milwaukee, WI) In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that notes insufficient data linking grocery store closures to retail theft, State Representative Arney today underscored the importance of ensuring neighborhoods have access to nearby grocery stores and pharmacies, calling it fundamental to quality of life. “Access to fresh, healthy food close to
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the state Supreme Court race, the latest Marquette University Law School poll, bills awaiting action by Gov. Tony Evers and more.
MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and democratic participation statewide. Preliminary competitions will take place virtually over two days, April 8-9, with students competing in fast-paced, head-to-head matchups covering
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marked the 16th Anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and despite Republicans trying to gut the ACA by passing the Big Ugly Bill, refusing to continue funding the ACA, and abandoning Wisconsin mothers to maternal healthcare deserts—Wisconsin Democrats continue their fight to make health care affordable.
Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a “Celebration of Agriculture” event — but for farmers, the reality of Trump’s presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising costs, and mounting uncertainty, all because of Trump’s erratic tariffs
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at today’s roundtable on “Examining Mental Health in the MAHA Age.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Grothman highlighted that more Americans are seeking treatment for mental health issues than ever before, but that the outcomes
WHITEWATER, Wis. – March 27, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) invites students, business professionals, alumni, and community members to attend “The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion,” a free public event featuring Dr. Ludmila N. Praslova on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 11:45 a.m.
MILWAUKEE_There’s no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone
Contact: brent@jacobsonforassembly.com Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) has announced that he will seek a second term this fall representing Wisconsin’s 87 th Assembly District. Prior to joining the legislature, Jacobson served Mosinee as mayor for nearly a decade. In announcing his re-election bid, Jacobson cited to a number of successes in
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the affordability issue and how it will play in the upcoming midterm elections in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity
There’s a nationwide shortage of fiber-optic cable due to backlogs and price demands, thanks to the data center building boom and federal requirements for domestic sourcing of such cable.
Democrats must embrace a fundamental reality: choice is already here, and it’s serving families well.
This is the first time in over 50 years there were no increases in generalized state aid for schools. However, the Legislature did give nearly $1 billion of your tax dollars for voucher and independent charter schools.
The minority in the state Legislature squandered their chance on bills for UW, sports wagering
A new poll in Wisconsin might shed some light on what will happen in battleground states and districts across the country this fall.