Dan O’Donnell: The SNAP trap
The number of Americans who rely on and abuse the SNAP system is a number that continues to grow with no end in sight.
David Blaska: Nothing is too big or small for progressives to put under government control
Democrats were willing to strand grandma at the airport and take the Thanksgiving turkey off the table. Showing partisan fight was more important than good governance.
Adam Brabender: Medicaid should fund long-term mental health care
It’s time we give equal treatment as we do to the other disability groups. If it is good for some with disabilities, it should be good for all.
LaKeshia N. Myers: November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Know your numbers, Wisconsin
The numbers tell a sobering story that demands our immediate attention and action.
Bruce Murphy: Beware of data center darkness
There’s little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Jason Tashea: AI’s accuracy and dependability can fall short of standards required in court
Supporters of AI use in courts hope that it will save the state money. Unfortunately, the technology isn’t up to the task.
Mike McCabe: Man versus machine
The current regime wants nothing to do with any pause on AI’s breakneck development. For ruling Republicans, it’s full steam ahead, no guardrails. Scientific consensus and public buy-in be damned. Opposition Democrats are the proverbial deer in the headlights.
Christina Lieffring: What Dane County needs vs. what Sheriff Barrett wants
The Dane County Board’s 2026 budget amendments meet the moment.
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast funding deal to end record-long government shutdown
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast a funding deal to end a record-long government shutdown.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Statement after ending to the Democrats’ shutdown
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown after 43 days. “Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures
WisDems: Chair statement on Republicans taking away ACA funding
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans voting to end Affordable Care Act funding, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Tonight, Republicans made their choice clear: despite finding over a trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires like Elon
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to reopen government after senseless Democrat shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, legislation to end the government shutdown. “I was never in favor of this shutdown. Back in September, I voted to responsibly
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against allowing Americans’ healthcare costs to skyrocket
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. “Today, I voted no on a bill that fails the American
Opportunity Wisconsin: House votes to end the government shutdown without addressing affordability crisis created by Republicans
MADISON, Wis. – After the House voted tonight to end the government shutdown, Opportunity Wisconsin called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to urgently address the affordability crisis they’ve created as health care, food, and energy costs continue
U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to end shutdown, calls to reform process
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted again to fund the federal government and end the ongoing shutdown. This action follows more than 40 days of opposition by Senate Democrats, who refused to support the clean CR passed by