Rebecca Draeger: Wisconsin’s fragmented safety net: Who administers welfare and workforce development?
Administrative redundancy slows the process of connecting Wisconsinites with assistance and, ultimately, helping them become self-sufficient again. This fragmentation makes it difficult to determine how effective these programs are as a whole.
Bill Kaplan: Delusional imperialism
Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has courageously and eloquently tried to block Trump’s increasingly delusional imperialism. Her counterpart, Wisconsin GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, has taken the opposite tack.
Dave Zweifel: As a Social Security cliff looms, consumer worries mount
Worries about the future of Social Security are spreading like Canadian wildfires now that recipients are facing the hard, cold fact that benefits will have to be cut if changes aren’t made within the next six years.
Gregg Hoffmann: Green defense against cyber-attacks
Recent cyber-attacks on water systems across the U.S. serve to increase the importance of taking action on green issues.
Kristen Payne: Families deserve evidence-based answers in MPS budget
Financial challenges do not excuse MPS leadership from explaining how decisions were made, nor does it excuse the board from asking tough questions and offering amendments to make a better budget.
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR service center counters, call center unavailable Aug. 26-27
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026. All
Dept. of Transportation: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin
‘UpFront’ looks at final week of campaigning in guv primary
The remaining Democratic candidates for governor enter their final full week of campaigning ahead of the Aug. 11 primary following the abrupt exit from Mandela Barnes and last week’s debate.
WisDems: American Journal News: Congressman Tom Tiffany supported advancing extreme abortion ban in Congress
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News reveals that in Congress, MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s position on abortion is so extreme that he advanced a national abortion ban which could ban abortion nationwide and criminalize doctors. The ban provides
Helmenstine campaign: Dylan Helmenstine joins call for AI data center moratorium in Wisconsin
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, the progressive candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, Dylan Helmenstine, joined the calls for a one-year moratorium on new AI data center developments. During that year, Wisconsin must pass and implement laws that address public accountability,
Berge campaign: Berge calls on Rebecca Cooke to join federal moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Emily Berge, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, today called on Rebecca Cooke to join her in supporting a federal moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers until Congress establishes strong regulations for
Becker campaign: Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) endorses independent candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District, Mark Becker
LUXEMBURG, WI — This past weekend, on Saturday, August 1st, Mark Becker hosted former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for a rally in support of his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District. During their conversation, Kinzinger and Becker discussed the need
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association: Taste, play and learn: Wisconsin cranberries bring interactive fun to State Fair
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – A new Wisconsin cranberry creation is coming to the Wisconsin State Fair this year. The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) is partnering with O&H Danish Bakery to introduce the Cranberry Dream Bar, a State Fair-exclusive
Primary interview series: Former lawmakers Sapik, Severson vie for GOP nomination in 25th SD primary
The GOP primary in the northern 25th SD features two former members of the state Assembly – Angie Sapik and Erik Severson – looking for a return to the Capitol.
Primary interview series: 17th SD Dem primary candidates differ on support for failed state surplus package
Out of the three Dem primary challengers for incumbent Sen. Howard Marklein’s spot in the 17th SD, only one says they would not have voted for the $1.8 billion surplus package negotiated by Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders.