Mitchell A. Sobieski: Milwaukee’s 2025 flood exposed widening gap between federal disaster aid and local infrastructure costs
Milwaukee’s August 2025 flood revealed how climate-era disasters can break the boundary between household hardship and public infrastructure failure.
Antonia Drew Norton and Carmen Pitre: Milwaukee must work to prevent deadly domestic violence
While we must continue responding with compassion after violence occurs, the time has come to invest just as intentionally in preventing violence before it becomes irreversible.
Hong, Crowley appeal to Barnes supporters as former LG drops out of guv’s race
Some of Mandela Barnes’ former rivals sought to welcome his backers to their campaigns after the former lieutenant governor dropped out of the governor’s race, saying it’s clear who the Dem nominee will be.
Bill Berry: Don’t let the cyclospora outbreak scare you off veggies
If you’re worried about produce from big stores or restaurants, which you probably shouldn’t be, go on down to the farmers’ market and buy your produce there, where you know its source.
FRI AM Update: Evers fundraising for Crowley; Cooke tops DVO financially again
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers is doing a fundraiser for David Crowley this evening as he seeks to boost the Milwaukee County executive in the final days of the race for the Dem gubernatorial nomination. An invite obtained
Supporters praise Alfonso in new ad
A series of 7th CD residents, local officials and business owners tout their support for Michael Alfonso in a new ad from the Republican 7th CD candidate.
Cooke ad touts Sanders endorsement
Third CD Dem Rebecca Cooke in a new ad says “we need more working-class fighters” in Congress as she touts an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
Driving Force Action: Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026) Driving Force Action is endorsing Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin, the SuperPAC’s first endorsement of the 2026 election cycle. The endorsement is reflective of Tiffany’s impressive track record as a champion of the automotive and motorsports industries,
Mandela Barnes: I am leaving this race, but I will never leave the fight for Wisconsin
Last night, I had a conversation with my staff, we are proud of everything we have accomplished and the resources we have raised to spread our message, but it’s become clear who our Democratic nominee is going to. I said from
Gov. Evers: Mobilizes Wisconsin National Guard as Winnebago County begins recovery from devastating tornado
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has activated the Wisconsin National Guard to support Winnebago County’s ongoing recovery response after devastating and destructive storms earlier this week. This announcement also comes as, earlier today, Gov. Evers
Crowley campaign: Wisconsin Carpenters Endorse David Crowley for Governor
MILWAUKEE – The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The union represents thousands of carpenters, millwrights, and other skilled tradespeople across Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s carpenters are proud to endorse David
Brennan campaign: Joel Brennan’s Statement on the Governor’s Race
Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “It’s unfortunate for voters that this primary has gotten more attention for chaos than the stakes of this election. From the start of this campaign, my focus has been
Barnes drops gubernatorial bid
Dem Mandela Barnes has dropped his bid for governor, saying it’s become clear who the party’s nominee will be.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Baldwin-Backed Bill to Stop Key Parts of Trump’s Push to Shut Down Education Department Advances to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) bipartisan legislation to block key elements of President Trump’s effort to shut down the Department of Education advanced on a bipartisan vote out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights Evers Administration Efforts to Cut Down Emissions, Reduce State’s Climate Impact, Build a Clean Energy Future in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting efforts of the Evers Administration to cut down emissions and reduce the state’s climate impact, while investing in a more sustainable future for the state. The governor’s radio address features