John Nichols: WEAC boost is vital for Kelda Roys
At a point when polls show substantial numbers of Democratic voters and progressive independents remain undecided about who the party nominee should be, the WEAC recommendation is a major boost for Kelda Roys.
Patrick McIlheran: Referendums on development could kill state’s growth
Process and uncertainty likely to scare off developers
Jennifer Wickman and Corey Gall: Line 5 project will be safe and protect our environment
It’s time for the political and legal games to stop. Wisconsin’s farmers, our workers, our businesses and our families need Line 5 and want to see the relocation built.
LaKeshia Myers: This is bigger than litter
One citizen’s blueprint for saving Milwaukee’s water future
Gov. Evers, DNR: Kick off Earth Week by sharing ways Wisconsinites can be good neighbors and celebrate earth week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off Earth Week and joined the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in inviting Wisconsinites to celebrate all week long by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water,
Bill Kaplan: The true cost of war
U.S. inflation is surging. Gas is near $4 per gallon in Wisconsin and above nationally. Mortgage rates are up as are groceries and airfares. Farmers losing markets because of Trump’s tariff wars, now face soaring diesel fuel and fertilizer costs imposed by the Iran War. Moreover, the International Monetary Fund warned that the Iran War and its disruption of oil supply could lead to global inflation and recession.
Michelle Bryant: America at 250: It does feel a little janky
The promise of America has always rested on a simple, radical idea: that power belongs to the people. Anything less than that really is janky.
Dave Zweifel: Scott Fitzgerald’s boundless support for a lunatic president
I remember Fitz when he was strutting around the state Capitol insisting that Wisconsin’s state budget needed to be cut while he voted against school aids and destroyed teachers’ unions seeking better pay for their members. Now he’s gladly voting to pass legislation that adds trillions to an already dangerously bloated national debt.
Arthur Cyr: Hungary election shows the folly of U.S. meddling
Hungary is suffering severely economically, with nil growth, high inflation and low investment. New Prime Minister Magyar and associates have both challenge and opportunity to improve the situation.
Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces featured leadership panel for 2026 Scholarship & Recognition Gala
Madison, WI — Wisconsin Women in Government is proud to announce a distinguished panel of women leaders who will headline the organization’s 2026 Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The featured panel will
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Praises signing of DACA workforce bill
On April 9, 2026 Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 759, now Wisconsin Act 240, into law, allowing recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to obtain certain occupational credentials for high-need jobs. Wisconsin Farmers Union celebrates
UW-Stout: Professors reimagine philosophy, psychology classrooms to amplify intentional student engagement
Menomonie, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout professors will have a unique opportunity this year to collaborate with other exceptional Universities of Wisconsin educators, representing various disciplines of study. Selected as Universities of Wisconsin 2026-27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars,
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: Now live — Iran Conflict and consequences
MADISON, WI (April 20, 2026) — As the war with Iran continues, it is causing economic shockwaves and raising new questions about military operations and relations with Israel. This conversation will examine evolving military and diplomatic strategies and their effects on relations
MPS superintendent tells ‘UpFront’ it would be ‘wonderful’ if teachers could collectively bargain again
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says “it would be wonderful” if Wisconsin teachers could again collectively bargain and Act 10 was reversed despite a feud with the teachers union over the district’s projected $46 million deficit. “I’ve always been a supporter
Fincantieri Marine Group: To build Saildrone’s Spectre unmanned surface vessel
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), a leading provider of advanced shipbuilding solutions for the U.S. Navy, announced today it plans to construct Saildrone’s Spectre, a new class of high-speed unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed for multi-mission naval operations. The Spectre program