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Wisconsin is being treated like a mark, not as a partner by Big Tech. The word ‘welcoming’ should not mean ‘surrendering.’ We hold cards we haven’t played yet. This is a guide to playing them.
Trump Administration’s treatment of the DACA program undermines Wisconsin’s Dreamers, workforce, and economy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump and every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to stand up for Dreamers and demand
Bold reforms and investments can restore states such as Wisconsin to their rightful place as America’s manufacturing backbone.
There are as many theories about rural resurgence as there are small towns. In north-central Wisconsin, Bill Sennholz and his northern Wisconsin Forward Bank chain are focused on Main Street experience over theory.
We cannot do nothing and assume we will be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful outdoors into the future. In order to protect these most basic freedoms, we need to act now to address urgent issues facing our state.
We must oppose and ban Flock automated license plate readers and any other technology that undermines civil liberties and privacy. The abuse of these technologies causes more problems for Milwaukee residents. We need to remove them to protect our privacy and democracy.
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Gwen Moore in Wisconsin Congressional District 4: “Representative Gwen Moore fights every day for working people in Wisconsin. She has earned our endorsement
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Trump announced plans for steep tariffs on generic prescription drugs, a cost-raising policy that would make medications even more unaffordable for many Wisconsinites. Congressman Tom Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a man was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on a city street near the Wisconsin capitol. Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this incident: “Wisconsin is again enduring another tragedy in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series. Together, these resources contain most of the information that hunters will need to participate in hunting
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s Stop Insider Trading Act has passed the House over the objections of Democrats who argued the bill fails to stop congressional stock trading.
Bayfield, Wis. — With a turn of the shovel, the long-awaited Meyers Beach accessible path project has begun. A partnership between the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of the Apostle Islands, the $690,000 project will replace the 47-step
The latest Marquette University Law School Poll shows Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary field, though most primary voters remain undecided. But Hong polled less favorably in a head-to-head matchup with likely GOP nominee Tom Tiffany compared to Dem rival Mandela Barnes.
The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows a further drop in public opinion on data centers, with just 22% of surveyed registered voters saying the benefits of these projects outweigh the costs. In the group’s latest survey, conducted earlier this
THU AM Update: Evers’ approval rating rises in Marquette poll, Trump hits new low From WisPolitics … – Gov. Tony Evers’ approval rating rose, while President Donald Trump’s reached a new low in the latest Marquette University Law School poll.
Progressive majority picked its battles during consequential 2025-26 term DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government’s Court Watch released its review of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term on Thursday, examining how the Court’s progressive majority advanced its priorities
Wisconsin is being treated like a mark, not as a partner by Big Tech. The word ‘welcoming’ should not mean ‘surrendering.’ We hold cards we haven’t played yet. This is a guide to playing them.
Trump Administration’s treatment of the DACA program undermines Wisconsin’s Dreamers, workforce, and economy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump and every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to stand up for Dreamers and demand answers for the Trump Administration’s continued delays in processing applications
Bold reforms and investments can restore states such as Wisconsin to their rightful place as America’s manufacturing backbone.
There are as many theories about rural resurgence as there are small towns. In north-central Wisconsin, Bill Sennholz and his northern Wisconsin Forward Bank chain are focused on Main Street experience over theory.
We cannot do nothing and assume we will be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful outdoors into the future. In order to protect these most basic freedoms, we need to act now to address urgent issues facing our state.
We must oppose and ban Flock automated license plate readers and any other technology that undermines civil liberties and privacy. The abuse of these technologies causes more problems for Milwaukee residents. We need to remove them to protect our privacy and democracy.
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Gwen Moore in Wisconsin Congressional District 4: “Representative Gwen Moore fights every day for working people in Wisconsin. She has earned our endorsement with her unwavering support of workers, our unions, and her
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Trump announced plans for steep tariffs on generic prescription drugs, a cost-raising policy that would make medications even more unaffordable for many Wisconsinites. Congressman Tom Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020 bill that was so extreme only two other members of
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, a man was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on a city street near the Wisconsin capitol. Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this incident: “Wisconsin is again enduring another tragedy in which another person of color was killed by law enforcement.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series. Together, these resources contain most of the information that hunters will need to participate in hunting game species. The fall forecasts also include hunting and trapping
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s Stop Insider Trading Act has passed the House over the objections of Democrats who argued the bill fails to stop congressional stock trading.
Bayfield, Wis. — With a turn of the shovel, the long-awaited Meyers Beach accessible path project has begun. A partnership between the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and Friends of the Apostle Islands, the $690,000 project will replace the 47-step stairway down a 23-foot sand bank with an accessible 3%
The latest Marquette University Law School Poll shows Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary field, though most primary voters remain undecided. But Hong polled less favorably in a head-to-head matchup with likely GOP nominee Tom Tiffany compared to Dem rival Mandela Barnes.
The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows a further drop in public opinion on data centers, with just 22% of surveyed registered voters saying the benefits of these projects outweigh the costs. In the group’s latest survey, conducted earlier this month, 76% of registered voters said the costs of data
THU AM Update: Evers’ approval rating rises in Marquette poll, Trump hits new low From WisPolitics … – Gov. Tony Evers’ approval rating rose, while President Donald Trump’s reached a new low in the latest Marquette University Law School poll. Among registered voters, Evers’ approval rose to 51%, up from
Progressive majority picked its battles during consequential 2025-26 term DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government’s Court Watch released its review of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term on Thursday, examining how the Court’s progressive majority advanced its priorities selectively while attempting to follow the law in cases where