Lee Rasch: Election integrity about much more than how ballots are counted
Our democracy depends on candidates who compete honestly, election officials who administer the law fairly and voters who take the time to become informed before casting their ballots.
Ankita Bharadwaj: Wisconsin’s primary was a warning for Democrats
Democrats need to understand something that political institutions are often slow to accept: fear politics may have worked for them for decades, but the overwhelming support for a candidate like Francesca Hong should tell them that it is not working for them anymore.
Michelle Bryant: When a badge becomes a shield for violence
A lawsuit should not be the only mechanism that forces us to ask difficult questions. The public should not have to wonder whether an officer will be treated differently simply because they wear a badge.
Jared Walczak: Wisconsin should stop treating data centers worse than other taxpaying industries
Sales tax exemption isn’t a subsidy but a common shield against increasing consumers’ prices with hidden levies.
Duey Stroebel: Follow HUD’s lead: How deregulation is making homes affordable again
Through prudent deregulation, innovation and improving our agency’s day-to-day work processes, HUD is expanding opportunity and reducing costs for American homebuyers.
Stephanie Kay: Summer shouldn’t cost this much
Working families understand that prices rise from time to time. They don’t expect every problem to be solved overnight. But they do expect leaders to stop making life more expensive.
Emma Rose Widmar: Medicaid is my lifeline. New federal rule could take it away
Steil voted for the Republican tax law that already cut Medicaid by the largest amount in our nation’s history. Now this administration is writing the fine print on how those cuts get carried out.
Jerry Hanson: Why is Trump using taxpayer money for his ballroom?
Before shovels were in the ground, Trump declared the White House would not be impacted by the building of his ballroom. After destroying the East Wing of the White House, Trump assured citizens that no taxpayer money would be used to build his ballroom.
Community Action Wisconsin: La Crosse and Eau Claire City Councils vote to send Local Healthcare Action Plans to November ballot
LA CROSSE and EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Local ballot measures to implement Healthcare Action Plans in Eau Claire and La Crosse will officially appear on the November ballot, following 13,000 citizens demanding action to improve healthcare access and affordability. These
Strategists see affordability, the economy as top issues in fall elections
At a WisPolitics-State Affairs virtual luncheon, Democratic strategist Tanya Bjork, Republican and Platform Communications founder Keith Gilkes and Marquette University Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin all agreed affordability and the economy will be a top issue for Wisconsin voters in the fall.
FRI AM Update: Study committee members want rules on AI in healthcare to protect patients’ data
From WisPolitics … — Lawmakers on a study committee on regulating artificial intelligence use in health care want rules that keep people in decision-making roles and protect patients’ data. Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, said she wants to hear more
Tiffany in new ad calls Crowley ‘failed executive’
GOP nominee Tom Tiffany has launched his first attack ad against Dem gubernatorial rival David Crowley, calling him a “failed executive” who spent recklessly, botched health insurance for thousands and raised taxes.
New Dem group targets Tiffany, legislative Republicans in series of ads
A new Dem group has launched digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Republicans in 10 legislative races expected to play a big role in which party controls the Assembly and Senate next session.
Steil ad features praise from his wife, mother, grandmother
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil went up with his first TV ad in the campaign, featuring his grandmother, mother and wife praising his work ethic.
Alliance for Economic Freedom backs Steil in new ad
The Alliance for Economic Freedom has launched a new ad encouraging viewers to thank Steil for protecting Social Security. AdImpact had tracked $637,500 in the Milwaukee media market as of today. The ad features a woman who says retirement has