John Norcross: Waukesha’s purple wave: Local activists flip the script on partisan school board takeovers
After several election cycles, communities are beginning to see and react to the negative consequences of partisan-controlled school boards. The 2026 results show that there is a path for communities to flip the script on the MAGA takeover of public education.
Michelle Bryant: MPS: A crisis of priorities
We cannot continue to say one thing about the importance of education while doing another when it matters most. In the end, how we treat our educators is the clearest reflection of our priorities and how we are willing to treat our children.
Peter Burgelis: Under Wisconsin’s road funding system, Milwaukee pays more, gets less
Milwaukee’s share of General Transportation Aids for 2025 decreased slightly to $26.5 million, representing less than 5% of the state’s $547 million GTA program despite Milwaukee paying over 10% of Wisconsin’s fuel-tax and registration fees.
Bill Kaplan: Lincoln vs. Trump
The contrast between Republican presidents Lincoln and Trump is glaring: Lincoln, who preserved the nation, and Trump, who tries to cast it asunder every day.
MD Kittle: Senators: Nuke the filibuster, pass The Save America Act
Sen. Ron Johnson sees it as a kind of golden rule in dealing with nasty Dem politics: Do unto others before they do unto you.
Gregg Hoffmann: Trump Attacks Forest Service, USDA
The Trump administration continues its attack on nature and the environment, with the Forest Service and Ag Department the latest targets.
State Senate Democratic Committee: Sen. Marklein announces misguided reelection bid in Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced he would be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate in the 17th district. The announcement comes on the heels of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election where his chosen candidate lost every
Gov. Evers: Sends letter to President Trump, urging the release of already-approved federal funding to combat invasive carp in great lakes states
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Trump to release already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter comes as the president, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts
Johnson campaign: Representative Tara Johnson announces re-election bid in 96th Assembly District
SHELBY, WI — Today, Representative Tara Johnson (D- Town of Shelby) announced she will be seeking a second term in the Wisconsin Assembly. She released the following statement: “For the last two years, it has been an honor to represent the
Marklein campaign: Senator Howard Marklein announces bid for re-election to State Senate
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced he will seek re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2026. “I am proud of everything
Wisconsin Historical Society: Paul Kuehl house listed in the National Register of Historic Places
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The Paul Kuehl House in Grant County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2026. The single-family residence was constructed in 1937 in the Tudor Revival style and is highlighted with Rustic
Schimel on ‘UpFront’: No political pressure from Trump administration leading U.S. Attorney’s Office
Brad Schimel, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District appointed by former Attorney General Pam Bondi, says he feels no political pressure from the Trump administration on how to lead the office.
UW Health: Centralized recovery center optimizes organ donation and honors donor heroes
MADISON, Wis. – A specialized surgical unit dedicated to managing the care of organ donors has served more than 200 donors and given life-saving gifts to more than 700 transplant patients since opening nearly four years ago. The UW Organ
Phelps campaign: Representative Christian Phelps officially launches 2026 State Assembly re-election campaign
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) joined local leaders and supporters on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to officially launch his re-election campaign for Assembly District 93. Phelps, who was born
Law Enforcement Associations: Celebrate signing of Assembly Bill 968 – addressing illicit use of crypto kiosks
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud Governor Evers for signing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968) into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 226. Act 226 establishes important statewide