LaKeshia Myers: In 2026, an investment in yourself is an investment in Wisconsin’s future
Too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available right here in Wisconsin—dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits and professional certifications while still walking the halls of their neighborhood schools.
Kristin Brey: A Wisconsin-inspired take on the ‘Night Before Christmas’ poem
The kringle was nestled in Tupperware tight, with stollen beside it, dusted snowy and bright.
Amy Hemmer: Affordability or Biden inflation?
The Democrats have shown over and over that they care more about power than they do about doing what is right for the country. So now “affordability” is their new term to “get Trump.” Where, oh where was their concern about “affordability” during the Biden term?
Spencer Black: Democracy is on the ballot in 2026
Our American democracy will be on the ballot next year. Let’s hope that the New Year will be a happy one for democracy.
John Nichols: Scrooge lives on in Trump and Mike Johnson
There is something rather too Dickensian about the determination with which President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson endeavored during 2025 to redistribute wealth upward.
Gregory Humphrey: Character matters in the Oval Office
There is a glaring crisis of character from Trump, which is demonstrated in countless ways each day.
Steven Walters: Planes, highways, outer space kept Sean Duffy busy
The transportation secretary serves under President Donald Trump. Duffy also serves as the acting administrator of NASA.
WisPolitics review: Barnes PAC spending more on administrative costs, giving less to candidates than average
The group Mandela Barnes created after his failed U.S. Senate run spent four times what the average federal leadership PAC dropped on administrative costs while giving a third as much to other campaigns, a WisPolitics review shows.
Gov. Evers: Appoints Owen Piotrowski to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Owen Piotrowski to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s resignation. Piotrowski will complete a
Gov. Evers: Appoints David Hughes to the Kenosha County Circuit Court
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of David Hughes to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Anthony Milisauskas’ resignation. Hughes will complete a term
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Annual Farm and Rural Lobby Day set for Jan. 14
Contact: Tommy Enright Phone: (715)-563-2169 Email: tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) will once again host the annual Farm and Rural Lobby Day in Madison on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. New policy set by WFU’s grassroots membership at the 95th Annual State Convention in
Wisconsin Emergency Management: August flood response and recovery a team effort at Wisconsin Emergency Management
For immediate releaseContact: dmawempio@widma.gov MADISON, Wis. – It began with a phone call on Aug. 10, 2025, around 3 a.m. A woman in Milwaukee called the Department of Military Affairs’ Joint Operations Center, which also partners with Wisconsin Emergency Management as
WisDOJ: AG Kaul and coalition sue Trump administration over efforts to defund Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today is announcing that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of states suing the Trump administration to stop the defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB’s acting director, Russel Vought, is attempting
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces 2025 First Congressional District Congressional App Challenge winner
Franklin, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the 2025 Congressional App Challenge first place winner, Sonakshi Giri, from Franklin High School. Following the event, Steil released the following statement congratulating this year’s winner. “Congratulations to Sonakshi Giri from Franklin High School, winner of the