Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers appoints Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s retirement. Brunkow will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Bernard Brunkow will
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin law jeopardizes secret ballot, new findings show
The News: A new report by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the MacIver Institute finds that a longstanding Wisconsin statute conflicts with the Wisconsin Constitution’s “secret ballot” guarantee. As a result, WILL and MacIver are calling for
Union of Concerned Scientists: Wisconsin regulatory loophole cuts public out while utilities court data centers with dirty fossil fuels
MILWAUKEE (July 8, 2026)—A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union
UW-Stout Polytechnic: UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group trains next generation of water scientists
Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding UW-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed. Their research
Climate Power: As Vance heads to Wisconsin, new report finds Wisconsinites are paying more for utilities, groceries, gas and healthcare thanks to Trump and Vance
Milwaukee, WI – JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee today to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to “combat fraud” comes on the heels of a recent report by Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund that highlights how
Mark Lisheron: Data centers could be a godsend — if communities let them
Anti-tech sentiment ignoring staggering job and revenue projections
Jodi Emerson: Wisconsin families and small businesses deserve the right to fix things
Wisconsin is a state that fixes things. It’s time our federal laws reflected that.
Schutt campaign: Schutt earns endorsement from Wisconsin Young Republicans
Clinton, WI: Proven conservative Ellen Schutt continues to build momentum in her campaign for State Senate, having earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Young Republicans (WIYR), one of Wisconsin’s most active conservative grassroots organizations. WIYR’s endorsement recognizes Schutt’s record of
Treig Pronschinske: Wisconsin Act 221 an important investment in Wisconsin’s future workforce
The Act updates the state’s technical education grant program, allowing school districts to use grant funding for the construction, renovation, or improvement of training facilities, the purchase of industry-standard tools and equipment, and the acquisition of software and instructional materials needed to prepare students for careers in these high-demand fields.
UW-Green Bay: UW-Green Bay and Schreiber Foods partner to build northeast Wisconsin’s next generation of leaders
Green Bay, Wis. – Two of Northeast Wisconsin’s most respected business executives will step into the classroom this fall as Schreiber Foods CEO Ron Dunford and Principal of Partner and Board Engagement Cheryl Conley, join UW-Green Bay to teach “Leadership
Bruce Murphy: Everyone’s talking about Francesca Hong
Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.
Berman campaign: Senator Mark Spreitzer endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Senator Mark Spreitzer today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Spreitzer represents Wisconsin’s Fifteenth Senate District, including the cities of Janesville, Beloit, Milton, and Whitewater within Wisconsin’s First CD. Spreitzer issued the following statement: “I’m
James Wigderson: Finding freedom at 250
I will not let the current challenges to our country posed by the president and his followers deter me from my belief that greatness is still ahead for our country.
Forward Analytics: Forward Analytics study finds healthcare has overtaken manufacturing as Wisconsin’s largest employment sector
MADISON, Wis. – A brand new report released by Forward Analytics finds that Wisconsin’s workforce has reached a tipping point: for the first time, healthcare and social assistance professions have surpassed manufacturing as the state’s largest employment sector. From 2001 to 2025, manufacturing
Masood Akhtar: Yes, the American Dream is still alive
Despite the challenges our nation faces today, the American Dream remains real for those willing to pursue it. But it is not automatic. It belongs to those who are willing to prepare for it, work for it, and build it.