Tammy Baldwin: Two years after Roe fell, Americans want their rights back
In Wisconsin, the overturning of Roe v. Wade sent women back to live under a criminal abortion ban passed in 1849 — 70 years before women had the right to vote.
Bill Kaplan: Disconnect in supporting Constitution and Trump
There is a disconnect between taking an oath “to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic” and trying to unlawfully overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Dave Zweifel: Why does Kleefisch suddenly support elections?
Walker’s lieutenant governor was obviously hoping to gain Donald Trump’s endorsement in the 2022 primary, so declaring Wisconsin’s election rigged. Now less than two years later, Kleefisch is asking us to forget it all.
Daniel Sem: Crisis in Wisconsin higher education – Innovate or close
Universities can cash in on faculty brainpower and inventions.
David Crowley: Juneteenth: environmental justice
As a lifelong Milwaukee resident, I’ve often said that Milwaukee County is a tale of two counties. I’m committed to working actively to change this reality by championing clean energy and environmental justice, on Juneteenth and on the other 364 days of the year.
Tom Content, Todd Stuart and others: Wisconsin electric rates already near top in Midwest. Increase not justified.
We Energies is asking for a 6.9% average increase in 2025 and a 4.78% increase for 2026 for electric rates.
Gregory Humphrey: Gun control takes strong step forward
The Supreme Court correctly upheld a federal law Friday that bars guns for domestic abusers, rejecting an argument selfishly and unconscionably pressed by gun rights groups that the prohibition violated the Second Amendment.
WisGOP: Statement on Elizabeth Warren campaigning in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Elizabeth Warren’s visit to Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “From pushing to abolish ICE to parroting Hamas’ propaganda, Elizabeth Warren represents everything wrong with the extremist agenda of
Trump campaign: BIDEN LIES: Economy edition
BIDEN LIE: “I created 15 million jobs.” Crooked Joe Biden’s lying (again). 72% of all jobs Biden claims to have “created” are actually jobs created under Trump returning from the pandemic. Labor force participation was stronger under President Trump and Bidenflation has
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Pierce County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Nugget Lake County Park Project in Pierce County. Incidental take refers to
A Better Wisconsin Together: On 2nd anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, A Better Wisconsin together calls out GOP legislators still trying to restrict reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — On the two year anniversary of the MAGA controlled U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and taking away our federally protected right to access abortion care, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on local lawmakers to protect abortion access
WisDems: On anniversary of Dobbs decision
MADISON, Wis. — On the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Two years ago, Americans were viciously stripped of the protections of Roe v. Wade. Donald
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. The effort is a collaboration of all Great
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Oneida County silhouette event to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and & Sexual Assault and Oneida County District Attorney Jillian Pfeifer, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display
WisDems: On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, WisDems release new video highlighting Eric Hovde’s support for overturning of Roe v. Wade
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping women across the country of rights they had for nearly 50 years and immediately causing Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban to go into effect Eric Hovde pushed to overturn Roe