Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Mitchell Berman for Congressional District 1
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “As a union member and a registered nurse, Mitchell Berman deeply understands the issues facing working families
Tom Still: U.S., Canada ‘trade war’ is no joke for Wisconsin
Canada was the No. 1 destination for Wisconsin exports of all descriptions at $7.52 billion in 2025. Trade is a two-way street that led to Wisconsin importing $5.7 billion in Canadian products in 2025.
Michael Lucas: How to handle ‘data centers’ in Wisconsin
When the actual costs of artificial intelligence data center development are considered honestly, suddenly, opposition to AIDCs isn’t so stupid after all. The solution, then, to this “moral crisis” is readily apparent, and all it requires is a commitment to free market principles.
Ruth Conniff: Data centers are a big political issue; what should Wisconsin do about them?
What specific policies should Wisconsinites demand from their political leaders on data centers?
Sean Rowen: Wisconsin hospitals’ price problem
Price transparency alone will not solve every problem with America’s health care system. But competition cannot work when consumers and employers cannot meaningfully compare prices.
Lori Stern: Diarrhea outbreak one of many reasons to support area farms
Foodborne outbreaks point to several problems with our food system. One is consolidation. Whether it’s pork, eggs, lettuce, or strawberries, one or two companies often control the sector.
Xavior Yarn: No one should have to die alone because of homelessness
No one should have to earn the right to die with dignity.
Skylar Baker-Jordan: Congress needs to codify farmers’ right-to-repair
Congress must act, codifying right-to-repair to ensure this undue burden on farmers and the monopoly it creates are broken for good.
Patrick R. Johnson: Dolly Parton offered another way of being American
Dolly Parton loved the place she came from and kept pulling up chairs for people unlike her. Her life made a better America visible, leaving the harder work of building it to all of us.
John Nichols: Dolly Parton was a proud union sister
Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of an artist who championed working women and carried a union card for almost 60 years.
Gregory Humphrey: Dolly’s open hand vs. Trump’s closed, grifting fist
Two very different American stories are in focus this week: rich people and what they do with their wealth.
Dept. of Revenue: Department of Revenue collections, fiscal year 2026
FY2026 General Purpose Revenues (GPR)Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded *This is the GPR estimate published by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) on Jan 15, 2026, modified bysubsequent law changes. General purpose revenues (GPR) increased 3.4% in fiscal
Wisconsin to receive $219M in Meta settlement
A lawsuit filed by 47 states claimed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, knowingly added features to foster social media addiction among children and made false claims about the safety of its products.
Van Orden ad knocks Cooke as a ‘phony’
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, launched a new TV ad this week knocking Dem rival Rebecca Cooke as a “phony.”
Van Orden campaign: U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Rep. Derrick Van Orden for Congress
ALTOONA, WI — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for reelection to represent Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, recognizing his strong record of supporting small businesses, lowering taxes, strengthening American manufacturing, and creating an environment where