Jerry Hanson: The facts behind our high property taxes
This is the first time in over 50 years there were no increases in generalized state aid for schools. However, the Legislature did give nearly $1 billion of your tax dollars for voucher and independent charter schools.
Dave Cieslewicz: Dems blow their leverage
The minority in the state Legislature squandered their chance on bills for UW, sports wagering
Scott Walker: The good news for Republicans? Democrats are polling worse
A new poll in Wisconsin might shed some light on what will happen in battleground states and districts across the country this fall.
Gregory Humphrey: Farmers take hit as Trump’s Iran war increases financial obstacles
Farmers have taken it on the chin since Donald Trump was sworn into office in January 2025.
Jamie Stiehm: For times that try our souls: resistance
America, this is as urgent as a call to arms in civil war — but it’s a call to nonviolent arms. We must all think deeper and act with more purpose, with history as our best light, to overcome the everyday evils and injustices of Donald J. Trump’s presidency.
Wied argues Dems hurting TSA, not ICE with partial government shutdown
Wisconsin GOP U.S. Rep. Tony Wied says Democrats were “not hitting their intended target” as Congress attempts to negotiate a funding package to end a partial government shutdown.
Republican Party of Dane County: Condemns brutal murder of Cottage Grove woman; calls for a renewal of basic humanity
The Republican Party of Dane County is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic murder of Christine Jones, a 61-year-old Cottage Grove resident who was shot and killed in Downtown Madison on her way to work. According to publicly available
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Calls for federal action as NEWCAP collapse puts nearly 100 families at risk
Green Bay, WI — Following reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio and WLUK-TV FOX 11, the shutdown of NEWCAP Inc. after financial mismanagement has put nearly 100 Green Bay-area families at risk of losing critical housing support. NEWCAP, a longtime provider of
Law Forward: Disability rights groups fight to protect privacy and voting rights of Wisconsinites under guardianship
Groups urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to block right-wing group’s attempt to access confidential court records MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed an amicus brief today in the Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Greater Wisconsin
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Grant offers funding for manufactured home repairs
$80,000 in funding available through rehabilitation program Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced his department will be opening applications for the Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation & Recycling (MHRR) Program grants on Monday, March 30. “We’re excited the budget signed by
Weekly GOP radio address: We are protecting your retirement
When most people think of retirement, they’re not picturing moving vans and tearful goodbyes. They want stay in the home they’ve built and with the people they love. Hi, I’m State Senator Julian Bradley, and Republicans are working to help
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Introduces House companion to Cruz’s COMPETE Act to expand affordable health coverage options
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act, legislation to expand access to affordable health insurance options for families
Democracy Defense Project: New MU law poll highlights WI crisis of voter faith in elections
WISCONSIN – New polling released by Marquette University Law School this week shows a strange dichotomy among Wisconsin voters regarding the way election officials adjudicate our elections. The topline: 79% trust local and state election officials to manage our elections over federal
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Tours construction progress of air cargo facility
Project nearing completion, poised to boost economic growth and cargo operations in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley visited Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to tour construction progress of its new air cargo facility, one of the Airport’s most
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Schumer, Wyden: Lead colleagues in demanding Trump admin abandon plan that will increase costs and kick millions off the Affordable Care Act
The proposed rule would kick up to two million Americans off their health insurance, raise out-of-pocket costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 14 of their colleagues in demanding that