Bruce Murphy: John Menard’s fortunes declining
Year after year, the wealth of John Menard kept growing. The founder and sole owner of the home improvement chain bearing his name saw his personal net worth grow from $775 million in 1996 to $5.2 billion in 2007, according to Forbes magazine. That grew to $16.6 billion in 2021 and $22.9 billion in 2024.
Berman campaign: Assembly Representative Tip McGuire endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Assembly Representative Tip McGuire (AD-64, D-Kenosha) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. McGuire issued the following statement: “As someone with real experience facing the challenges of working families, Mitchell understands what people in our
Rolf Lindgren: Restore allodial property!
Article 1, section 14 of the Wisconsin Constitution states: “All lands within the state are declared to be allodial, and feudal tenures are prohibited.”
Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals that jeopardize protections for natural resources, efforts to bolster 21st-century infrastructure and critical disaster response needs in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s valuable natural resources and
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson says he’s not aware of FBI interviewing city election officials
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says he is unaware of any city election officials, current or former, who have sat for an interview with FBI agents seeking to discuss the 2020 election.
Wisconsin Democrats continue to outpace GOP in fundraising
he state Dem Party reported $772,285 in receipts last month, $929,461 in expenses and more than $1.3 million in the bank.
Rep. Kitchens: Sturgeon Bay to add baby box
(Madison) – Parents in Northeast Wisconsin will soon have an anonymous and safe way to turn over custody of their child. This week, officials in Sturgeon Bay authorized a Safe Haven Baby Box. The temperature-controlled baby boxes are attached to a
Luna campaign: ICYMI: SEIU Wisconsin endorses Ismael Luna for state assembly
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – SEIU Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of Ismael Luna for the Wisconsin 8th Assembly District, calling him the proven labor champion working families need in Madison. “I am thrilled to be endorsed by SEIU Wisconsin. Their commitment
Magadance Skinner campaign: Michele Magadance Skinner: Dairy month in dairyland
Altoona, Wis. – It’s Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland! Growing up in ruralWisconsin, I know the hard work that our farmers put in to ensure that we have qualityfoods grown right here, at home.We all know that Wisconsin is the
Wis Dems: WisDems statement on Juneteenth
MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Juneteenth, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker and 2nd Vice-Chair Elder Joshua Taylor released the following statement: “While we have looked to Juneteenth as a way to reflect on our nation’s greatest sin and the progress we
Bukiewicz campaing: SEIU Wisconsin endorses Dan Bukiewicz for state assembly
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – SEIU Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the proven labor champion working families need in Madison. “I am proud to be endorsed by my brothers and sisters
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Announces Additional Appointments to Commutation Advisory Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced eight new appointments to the Commutation Advisory Board. Gov. Evers, in April, signed two executive orders, restoring the commutations process in Wisconsin for the first time since former Gov. Tommy Thompson was governor. The two executive
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 19
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk recap the Democratic state convention, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein’s appearance at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon and a state Supreme Court ruling striking down a minority student grant program.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ handicap the Dem field for Wisconsin governor
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the Democratic contenders for governor as the primary race moves into high gear. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Dept. Natural Resources: DNR Celebrates National Eagle Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2026) by reminding Wisconsinites that they can support the next species comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license plate. After being listed as an