Steven Walters: Lobbyists vie for Wisconsin budget-bill favors
Last legislative session more than 750 registered to influence spending and policy.
Debby Jackson: New year, new faces, new opportunities for transportation infrastructure policy
Our transportation system’s needs are as dynamic as the economy and communities it supports. However, adequate and equitable funding is a perennial issue.
Mike Gallagher: Congress didn’t ban TikTok
The Supreme Court should uphold the law I wrote, which requires only finding a new owner.
Kristen Brey: Never mind Trump wanted to ban TikTok. He’s slyly taking credit for saving app.
If every platform available to communicate is run according to the desires of the president, how is that different from dictatorships we collectively criticize?
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: Judge Crawford discusses fairness and common sense with voters across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford met with voters across Northwestern Wisconsin on Saturday and West Bend and Watertown on Sunday. During the meet and greets, Judge Crawford discussed how growing up in Chippewa Falls
Brad Schimel: Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a dangerous agenda
President Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a broader problem: a dangerous ideology that has pervaded our justice system, one that prioritizes the feelings of criminals over justice for victims.
Spencer Black: Buck up, Dems! The fight is on
The time for licking our wounds is over. We need to reengage and actively oppose, and oppose strategically, what this administration is going to do. Because what is coming is likely to threaten many of our most cherished American values.
Ruth Conniff: The war on government and the public good
If we can’t remember what it’s like to have a functional society, it’s easy to become cynical and give up on the idea of a healthy public sphere. Now, as we enter the era of Trump 2.0, it’s important to remember what we had, what we lost, and what we need to fight like hell to hang on to.
U.S. Rep. Steil: Applauds Inauguration of President Trump
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance: “Our country is ready for change,” said Steil. “I look forward to working with President Trump to secure our border,
Dave Zweifel: Views on the presidency have changed — for the worse
Never in my 84 years on this planet did I ever believe that a person with the morals and character of Donald Trump would ever be elected president of my country, much less for a second time.
Rodney C. Dukes: America, we have proven we are not worthy of Dr. King’s dream
Racism, bigotry, and misogyny are surging back with the support of our elected officials, our most powerful court and financially backed by our billionaire oligarchs.
Bill Kaplan: MLK didn’t lose hope; nor should we
MLK never gave up or lost hope. We must honor MLK even in this dark moment.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on President Trump’s swearing-in
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. “Today is a historic moment for all Americans as we witness President Trump take the
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on the inauguration of Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald Trump: “Today, as Donald Trump takes the oath of office for a second time, we can expect him to betray it almost immediately—just as
A Better Wisconsin Together: Releases statement on Trump’s inauguration
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump is inaugurated today, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites, we know that there’s more that unites us than divides us and we will not let the divisiveness of the Project 2025