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The thing to understand about Tommy Thompson is that he doesn’t accept conventional measures of aging. At age 84, he’s still operating businesses, working on his farm near Elroy and, as has been widely noted in recent months, at least mildly entertaining the prospect of mounting a fifth bid for governor of Wisconsin.
Outagamie County Exec Tom Nelson and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin call for revitalizing American shipbuilding.
Over the past year it has become increasingly difficult for humanitarian parolees to receive renewal confirmation for work permits and other necessary documents.
For prisoners who demonstrate rehabilitation and growth, new orders create an opportunity for a second chance. But more reforms are needed to ensure people who are released are not set up to fail.
All is not lost in voting rights set-back.
Wisconsin’s Open Records law, by design, makes it easy to get records, to fulfill its important objective of informing the electorate. Don’t hesitate to exercise your right to use it.
It isn’t the rhetoric; it’s the institutional machinery.
Comedians like Druski often evoke sharply differing reactions. Some praise the humor, others say it crosses a line. Nonetheless, he is entitled to free speech.
Donald Trump is waging two wars. One against Iran, the other against America’s working people.
May Day May Day was a great day to kick off the weekend celebrating workers and the history of the labor movement in America. I grew up in a union household and saw how important having a say in the
BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), released a first wave of endorsements demonstrating a deep level of support for his campaign in the 57th Assembly District. Well-known conservative
Animal-drawn vehicles can be a common sight on Wisconsin roads, depending where you are in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is reminding both animal-drawn vehicle operators and motorists to stay alert, watch for one
MADISON, WI –– On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Senator Kelda Roys joined Free & Just for a roundtable to discuss how abortion bans across the country are harming families and highlight new attacks on reproductive freedom. The roundtable was moderated by Dana Pellebon,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not
MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026, recognizing the significant impact educators have on the lives of students across the state. Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to honor Wisconsin teachers’ deep commitment to their students’ academic growth, wellbeing and success—an impact that extends
VIROQUA, WI – This morning, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes kicked off Small Business Week by outlining her comprehensive strategy to help Wisconsin’s small businesses start and grow despite the national economic chaos caused by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin and recognizing the good work public servants and state employees do for kids, families, and communities across the state. Earlier
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends from May 3 through May 9, 2026, with a statewide tour highlighting Wisconsin’s thriving travel and tourism
The thing to understand about Tommy Thompson is that he doesn’t accept conventional measures of aging. At age 84, he’s still operating businesses, working on his farm near Elroy and, as has been widely noted in recent months, at least mildly entertaining the prospect of mounting a fifth bid for governor of Wisconsin.
Outagamie County Exec Tom Nelson and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin call for revitalizing American shipbuilding.
Over the past year it has become increasingly difficult for humanitarian parolees to receive renewal confirmation for work permits and other necessary documents.
For prisoners who demonstrate rehabilitation and growth, new orders create an opportunity for a second chance. But more reforms are needed to ensure people who are released are not set up to fail.
All is not lost in voting rights set-back.
Wisconsin’s Open Records law, by design, makes it easy to get records, to fulfill its important objective of informing the electorate. Don’t hesitate to exercise your right to use it.
It isn’t the rhetoric; it’s the institutional machinery.
Comedians like Druski often evoke sharply differing reactions. Some praise the humor, others say it crosses a line. Nonetheless, he is entitled to free speech.
Donald Trump is waging two wars. One against Iran, the other against America’s working people.
May Day May Day was a great day to kick off the weekend celebrating workers and the history of the labor movement in America. I grew up in a union household and saw how important having a say in the workplace was for growing good-paying, family sustaining jobs. As governor,
BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), released a first wave of endorsements demonstrating a deep level of support for his campaign in the 57th Assembly District. Well-known conservative Jon P. Wilcox, veteran Don Nelson and multiple local officials
Animal-drawn vehicles can be a common sight on Wisconsin roads, depending where you are in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is reminding both animal-drawn vehicle operators and motorists to stay alert, watch for one another, and safely share the road for the May Law
MADISON, WI –– On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Senator Kelda Roys joined Free & Just for a roundtable to discuss how abortion bans across the country are harming families and highlight new attacks on reproductive freedom. The roundtable was moderated by Dana Pellebon, A Public Affair: WORT Radio Host, and the Executive Director
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch it or intervene in any way – there’s
MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026, recognizing the significant impact educators have on the lives of students across the state. Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to honor Wisconsin teachers’ deep commitment to their students’ academic growth, wellbeing and success—an impact that extends far beyond the classroom and helps shape the future of the state
VIROQUA, WI – This morning, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes kicked off Small Business Week by outlining her comprehensive strategy to help Wisconsin’s small businesses start and grow despite the national economic chaos caused by the Trump administration and aided and abetted by Tom Tiffany.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin and recognizing the good work public servants and state employees do for kids, families, and communities across the state. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, underscoring
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends from May 3 through May 9, 2026, with a statewide tour highlighting Wisconsin’s thriving travel and tourism industry and recognizing the industry’s contributions to the state’s economy,