Gov. Evers: Declares State of Emergency following flash flooding in northeastern Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #234, declaring a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties as communities continue to recover from flooding last week. “Communities in Northeastern Wisconsin are still recovering from abrupt
Wisconsin RNC delegation features big names, first timers
The Wisconsin delegation to the Republican National Convention features two former governors, Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, Tim Michels. It also includes a lot of party activists who have little name recognition.
Elections Commission advises clerks take precautions to ensure drop box security
The state Elections Commission recommended local clerks take precautions to ensure their absentee ballot drop boxes are secure, put in easily accessible areas and emptied regularly if they choose to use them again following last week’s state Supreme Court ruling.
Schimming says Dems ‘a party in panic’
State GOP Chair Brian Schimming said the Democratic Party is “a party in panic” amid fallout from last month’s presidential debate, while Republicans are unified behind Trump as they prepare to formally nominate him in Milwaukee next week.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview the Republican National Convention
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention as national politics focuses on the Badger State. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Ortiz-Velez campaign: Announces 2nd list of endorsements
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her 2nd round of endorsers for her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. Ortiz-Velez released the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th
WisDems: Wisconsin Supreme Court restores absentee ballot drop boxes, affirms voting rights of disabled Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes across the state, removing unnecessary barriers to voting for many disabled voters who aren’t unable to cast their ballots in-person. The Supreme Court’s decision stands in stark
Ruth Conniff: Complicated politics for Democrats in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is far away from the Beltway with its gossip and drama. A lot of voters here are willing to wait and give Biden a chance. But as risky as it seems to many Democrats to change candidates at this late date, there is also a genuine risk in running a weak and compromised incumbent.
Richard S. Russel: Biden can open the door for Kamala Harris
Regardless of what you think of Joe Biden’s mental acuity in 2024, he seemed to have a pretty good grip on reality back in 2020. And whom did he pick then out of 150 million possible Democrats as best qualified to take over if he wasn’t up to the job? Kamala Harris! He should make the same decision today.
Terrence Wall: Republicans should stop talking about Joe Biden for a couple weeks
The last thing Republicans should want is for Biden to step down.
Scott Walker: ‘Liberty at Stake’ and Joshua Glover: Wisconsin’s importance to the Republican Party
“Liberty at Stake” tells the story of Joshua Glover and the connection to the groundbreaking gathering of Republicans in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Bill Bussey: Climate change and the election
The bottom line is that the election this November is likely to have a tremendous impact on whether we will successfully deal with what may well be the greatest challenge we’ve ever faced.
James Causey: Incivility is rampant. In casting blame, we hold a mirror to ourselves.
Will civility be on display at the RNC? Even if its not, we all have a role to play in its revival.
Dan Knodl: Independence day marred by judicial activism
Two years ago, the court ruled that state law does not authorize election clerks to receive absentee ballots through a drop box—they may only receive ballots in the municipal office or via the mail. Now, the court has reversed course and overruled its previous decision, not for any legal reason, but solely because the makeup of the Court has changed to a liberal majority.
Tom Still: Gaming industry tax incentives should be on the screen for Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a video gaming base that could grow into a secondary hub. Ample technical and artistic talent is here or willing to return; a carefully constructed tax credit could light up the screen.