Tom Still: Looking for affordable place to live? Data suggests it’s the Midwest
A recent news story in the Wall Street Journal built on some Fox Valley examples to make a point many Badger state residents already know: Compared to many places, Wisconsin is an affordable place to live with jobs that can pay enough to enhance its livability.
Bruce Murphy: Packers TV broadcasts at issue in governor’s race
Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany’s stand.
Richard Moore: The administrative state and the age of authoritarianism
Preface to Richard Moore’s new book, “The Rise of Bureaucratic Bossism.”
David Blaska: Be like Bill Buckley
Engage your adversaries with verve and class.
Gregory Humphrey: Senate Republicans did what is right: Nation needs more Congressional stewardship
The almost shocking news about GOP Senators taking a stand for the independence of the Federal Reserve and its chair underscores how meek and mild they have acted in relation to Trump on a bevy of critical issues.
Dave Zweifel: Decades of progress have gone up in smoke
Somehow, as we head into 2026, we keep stumbling along that road that’s supposed to make America great again.
Ray Mendez: In Madison, if you point out a problem, you’re the problem
This is not about becoming punitive, xenophobic or paranoid. It is about acting like adults. If we want to oppose authoritarianism, we have to stop behaving like a monoculture that mistakes loyalty for virtue and criticism for betrayal.
John Torinus: Despite national chaos, local positives are many
In contrast to the chaos coming out of the White House week after week, good news keeps popping up in the West Bend community.
Vos says Evers would need to help reverse his 400-year veto before Republicans consider guv’s property tax proposal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Dem Gov. Tony Evers would have to help Republicans reverse his 400-year veto before they entertain any effort to address property tax bills.
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation: Highlight more than $49 million economic impact of five outdoor recreation destinations in Wisconsin
The DIY economic impact reports show local economic impact of outdoor recreation in six Wisconsin counties MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation, today released reports from the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Economic Impact Program, finding visitors and residents contribute over $49.1 million in
Rep. Vining: “The Wisconsin State Legislature is operating in darkness” -Rep. Robyn Vining on WisconsinEye shutdown & Republican crackdown
MADISON – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly floor session was not live streamed or recorded and made available to the public for the first time in 19 years due to a lack of funding for WisconsinEye, the entity responsible for
Rep. Wichgers: Votes to make grooming a crime
AB 677 closes a dangerous gap in WI law Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) voted Tuesday to criminalize the act of grooming a child for sexual activity. Wisconsinites recently discovered over 200 cases of sexual misconduct or grooming
Rep. Spiros: Cardiac Emergency Response Plan bill clears Assembly
Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after the passage of Assembly Bill 362 in the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Today, Assembly Bill 362 passed the Assembly on a unanimous vote,” Rep. Spiros said. “This common-sense bill will
Rep. Goeben: Wannabe governor supports grooming of Wisconsin children
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill 677, legislation that criminalizes the act of grooming a child for sexual activity: “AB 677 is designed to protect children and make
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Votes to criminalize grooming and enshrine protections against discrimination
MADISON, WI – In today’s floor session, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) voted to pass Assembly Bill 677. This legislation would define and criminalize sexual grooming of a child. He also voted to send Assembly Joint Resolution 102 to the