Tom Content: Data center safeguards critical protections for Big Tech bets
We should learn from the past. Wisconsin utilities invested billions in power plants that were shuttered before reaching their retirement age — with a big debt remaining to be paid.
Jeff Mantes and Jim Kaminski: Milwaukee’s sewer system is a success story
Deep Tunnel system and decades of strategic investments, the region has captured and cleaned more than 98 percent of the stormwater and wastewater entering the system, well above the national benchmark.
Bill Barth: Not surprising, but outrageous
The U.S. Department of Energy, in an official court document, admitted that 284 federal grants totaling $7.6 billion were terminated in several states for the sole reason that a majority of voters there had supported Democrat Kamala Harris for president in 2024.
Brian Fraley: Why the 175th Wisconsin State Fair means more to us than ever
The fair’s roots actually trace all the way back to 1851 along the banks of the Rock River in Janesville. After years of bouncing from city to city, it finally found its permanent home here in 1892. Now, in 2026, organizers are preparing to welcome over one million fairgoers for the 11-day run, and they are pulling out all the stops for the anniversary.
Michelle Bryant: Sometimes love sounds like ‘take that durag off’
The greatest gift our parents gave many of us wasn’t simply unconditional acceptance. It was honest instruction about how to succeed in a world that often judges before it listens.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL sues to stop unconstitutional online sports gambling law
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), representing two taxpayer associations, filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin Act 247, the new law that legalizes statewide mobile sports betting through Wisconsin’s tribal gaming system. This new sports gambling monopoly violates
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Be aware of alternative health insurance plans
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) advises Wisconsinites to use caution when considering the purchase of alternatives to comprehensive health insurance plans. These plans are often marketed to consumers as “non-Marketplace plans” or “private health
Democratic Governors Association: Watch: Congressman Tom Tiffany ducks, lies, lies some more
In an interview yesterday with Milwaukee’s CBS 58, Congressman Tom Tiffany tries to duck responsibility for the affordability crisis he helped create, while repeatedly lying about his extreme MAGA agenda. In reality, Congressman Tiffany has been in lockstep with the Trump administration
Wisconsin Historical Society: National Register of Historic Places listing updated and expanded for Harley Davidson Motorcycle Complex
MILWAUKEE – The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Complex was originally listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 at a national level of significance. Additional documentation was prepared to extend the period of significance through 1973 and to document
Wisconsin Historical Society: F.J. King (Schooner) Shipwreck listed in the National Register of Historic Places
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the F.J. King Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 2026. The intact schooner is located in Lake Michigan near Liberty Grove, in Door
Crowley campaign: Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Lisa Subeck endorses David Crowley for Governor
MADISON – State Representative and Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Lisa Subeck today endorsed David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. Representative Subeck has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since January 2015, representing parts of the City of Madison in the
Brist campaign: Ben Brist responds to GOP meddling and attempts to defeat him in AD-61 primary
GREENDALE, Wis. — Ben Brist released the following statement in response to a dark money Republican group sending mail to Democratic primary voters in Wisconsin’s 61st Assembly District attacking him and elevating one of his primary opponents just one week
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists: Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (WES) endorses Josh Mittness for WI Assembly District 50
Wednesday, August 8 – Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsement of Josh Mittness for Wisconsin Assembly District 50, which includes Green County and southwest portions of Dane County. Mittness is in a competitive three-way Democratic primary in the
Marquette Law School: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds inflation and cost of living the most important issue; economy next most important
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds inflation and the cost of living is rated the most important issue by 35% of the public. This has been the top issue for the public in each Marquette
ACLU of Wisconsin: Responds to mass arrests, reported injuries following sweep of Madison encampment
MADISON – ACLU of WI Executive Director Dr. Melinda Q. Brennan issued the following statement after Madison Police cleared an encampment dedicated to Corey Ruiz, who was fatally shot on July 22 by the Madison Police Department, leading to mass arrests and injuries.