Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin ends fiscal year with $3.3 billion balance, record-high $2.1 billion ‘rainy day’ fund
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Despite continued national economic turbulence, Wisconsin maintains strong fiscal position, reaching seven consecutive years of record-high General Fund balances during Gov. Evers’ tenure MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, despite continued economic turbulence caused by President Donald
Tom Still: Trump’s diesel deal with Russia will barely move dial in Wisconsin
Even if President Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports stands up in a skeptical Congress, it’s only a few gallons of relief in a huge tank.
Gov. Evers: Appoints former Rep. Sondy Pope to Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of former Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Sondy Pope to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. Pope will replace Dr. Quincey L. Daniels Jr., who resigned from the board on
Forward Analytics: Study finds ‘No-Tax-On-Tips’ proposal could cut taxes for tipped and overtime workers by $2.7B over the next decade, with an equal cost to state revenue
MADISON, Wis. – A new report released by Forward Analytics finds that a “No-Tax-On-Tips” proposal, paired with the pre-existing federal policy, would reduce state income taxes for Wisconsin workers who earn tips and overtime by a combined $2.7B over the next decade, with
BioForward Wisconsin: Wisconsin biohealth industry outpaces national growth, generates $38.1 billion economic impact
BioForward Wisconsin report highlights high-wage job growth, major investment and a connected statewide ecosystem positioned for continued expansion Wisconsin’s biohealth industry is growing at nearly twice the national rate, generating $38.1 billion in total economic activity and supporting nearly 139,000
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Sues over racial quota tied to millions in Wisconsin Medical College funding
he News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) and HEAB Executive Secretary Tammie DeVooght Blaney to end a race-based quota for minority student enrollment at the Medical
Ruben Anthony: Vote no on the third proposed constitutional amendment
The amendment creates the impression that Wisconsin lacks protections against discrimination and that voters are being asked to create them. That is simply not true. Discrimination is already illegal under federal and Wisconsin law.
Michael Lucas: On the ballot: 80 school district referenda
72 Wisconsin school districts are asking voters to approve a combined $802 million in new debt, $40 million in recurring funding, and $776 million in nonrecurring funding. The final bill of goods? $1.6 billion.
Dan Shafer: David Crowley talks childhood, path to politics, Milwaukee County record, and governor priorities at Marquette ‘Get to Know’ event
The Milwaukee County Executive spent an hour discussing his personal background, record in office, and priorities if he were to win the election in a conversation at Marquette with Derek Mosley.
Rolf Lindgren: How to reduce the number of abortions without losing votes (in blue areas)
If you’re a conservative who lives in a blue state or county, you face a terrible dilemma regarding abortion: stand on principle and probably lose, or use strategy and still possibly lose.
Sara Finger: Support nonprofits today through Wisconsin Roots Rising
Today we’re joining forces for Wisconsin Roots Rising, a 24-hour statewide day of giving that brings together community-driven organizations and programs from both of our networks in a single coordinated campaign.
James E. Causey: Trump sharing fake Denzel Washington post a shrewd strategy
President Trump shared a fake endorsement from Denzel Washington on social media, raising questions about misinformation and the president’s willingness to spread it.
Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: What a nihilist presidency means for American foreign policy
What does it mean for an American president to frame U.S. foreign policy in nihilistic terms?
Serious About Safety PAC: Launches six-figure spend backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and David Crowley in Wisconsin
Today, the Serious About Safety PAC (SASPAC) officially launches with a six-figure investment in candidates who are paving a new path forward with real, proven public safety solutions. For the 2026 midterms, SASPAC is backing two candidates who reject “tough-on-crime”
Cooke campaign: Announces $3.65mil raise in Q3
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, released her campaign’s FEC report raising $3.65 million in the second quarter of 2026. This is the highest quarterly raise for a challenger House candidate in