WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine Wisconsin’s 7th CD GOP primary
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District primary, where big money is backing competing GOP hopefuls. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Sapik campaign: Iron County sheriff endorses Angie Sapik for Senate
Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief
WisGOP: ICYMI: WisGOP responds in WEC case demanding investigation into Green Bay Clerk’s duplicate absentee ballot error
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a formal reply to the City of Green Bay Clerk, urging the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to investigate the City of Green Bay Clerk’s handling of 152 illegally mailed duplicate absentee ballots. “The
Bruce Thompson: The Trump Effect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it’s a minority party.
Toney says fundraising, party unity offer pathway to defeat Kaul
GOP attorney general candidate Eric Toney said strong fundraising and party unity offer a pathway for him to defeat Dem AG Josh Kaul in their rematch in November’s elections.
Ruth Conniff: Beyond the finger-pointing, the real casualties of the failed surplus deal are Wisconsin kids
School funding in Wisconsin was broken by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s historic budget cuts. The damage has compounded each year for more than a decade and a half as school budgets haven’t kept pace with inflation.
Michael Lucas: Limitations of the Marquette surplus poll
There’s some problems with this poll. … The poll doesn’t so much measure ‘support’ as it does knowledge. The proposed deal was complex, so just because it’s popular doesn’t mean its supporters understand it, or even that implementing it would make for good policy.
Patrick McIlheran: Wisconsin eventually will opt in to donor bonanza for schools, business leader predicts
No upside to letting credit-spurred donations here flow elsewhere, says Kooyenga.
Christopher Johnson: Federal organ donor ‘reforms’ are counterproductive
There are numerous flaws in the CMS analysis, but the most serious flaw is use of national and state death certificate data to determine OPO donor potential.
Vijay Limaye and Jonathan Patz: Trump EPA needs to comply with air pollution limits
A coalition of 10 states, including Wisconsin, is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully failing to implement updated national air pollution limits meant to reduce dangerous soot exposure.
Chris Reader: Congress never intended to fuel industry monetizing bank data
By restricting how banks recover costs associated with data access, open banking rule risks overlooking real and ongoing investments required for security, infrastructure, compliance and liability.
Scott Walker: Live a life worthy of service members’ sacrifice
Twenty-five college students will travel to France next week to honor the patriots buried at the Normandy American Cemetery.
Jamie Stiehm: Has Trump pushed Thune too far?
It’s inside baseball, but Thune is likely offended by Trump’s posts attacking the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, and demanding that Thune get rid of her.
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Honors Rep. Paul Tittl as Policymaker of the Year
Wales, WI. — The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) announced that Wisconsin State Representative Paul Tittl (R–Manitowoc) has been named the organization’s Policymaker of the Year, recognizing his leadership and commitment to advancing a responsible, science-based sandhill crane hunting framework in
Milwaukee Public Schools: Board of School Directors approves $1.6B budget for 2026-27 school year
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Board of School Directors overwhelmingly approved the district’s $1.6 billion FY2026-27 budget on Thursday. The balanced budget will allow the district to prioritize managing and lowering class sizes, increasing educator salaries, and eliminating a $46 million budget