Ana Simpson: My 86-year-old father’s fall from ladder was a wake-up call
Families across Wisconsin are living their own version of the ‘sandwich generation’ squeeze. Adults can find themselves caring for their children as well as their parents.
Dave Zweifel: Remembering a simpler time
Madison native Patrick McGilligan’s book “The Good Life,” is a takeoff on the 1948 Life Magazine cover story, “The Good Life, Madison, Wisconsin,” with photos by famed photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, that proclaimed Madison as one of the best places to live in America.
DOJ: Attorney General Josh Kaul, FTC, 16 other states announce $63 million settlement with Family Dollar stores in price transparency win for consumers
MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 16 other attorneys general, is announcing a proposed $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores to resolve allegations that the company routinely charged customers more
Tom Still: AI adopters show why it’s here to stay – but smart people are, too
The abilities of society and the economy to absorb the onset of AI will continue to be tested. Both need to happen, because the technology is not going away.
Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters: Endorses Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON – Today, the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters, announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Wisconsin’s Union Carpenters are proud to stand with Judge Pedro Colon and support his election to the Wisconsin Supreme
Attorney General Josh Kaul: Joins lawsuit against Hims & Hers for alleged deceptive and unlawful privacy practices
MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Josh Kaul is announcing that Wisconsin has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six other states in a lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (Hims). The amended complaint alleges that Hims shared consumers’
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on ongoing investigation into election integrity concerns in Alaska Senate race
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released the following statement regarding his ongoing investigation into the alleged scheme to confuse voters in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska. “The reported conspiracy
Stroud says previous session bill pushing data centers to use renewable energy ‘starting point’ for next session
She also told reporters at the state Capitol that Democratic lawmakers “will be ready” to pass legislation bringing down utility costs and protecting ratepayers when the new Legislature convenes in January.
FRI AM Update: Report: Voter appetite for school referendums continued to lag in 2026
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin voters this year approved 58.1% of the school referendums districts put on the ballot. That’s up slightly from last year, when they approved 56.4%. But it was down from 70.1% in 2024, according to the
SEIU Wisconsin: UW Health nurses celebrate historic election victories, vow to pass the Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act so they can regain full union rights to advocate for quality care
Madison, Wisc. – UW Health nurses are celebrating the recent historic election victories and vowing to pass the Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act so they can regain their full union rights to advocate for quality patient care. Nurses at
Gov. Evers: Appoints David Pierce to the Monroe County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of David Pierce to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Mark L. Goodman’s retirement. Pierce will complete a term ending
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Rusk County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2026Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929, molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry
Wisconsin Court System: Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts 5 cases at recent conferences
Rep. Anderson: Unanimously elected as Democratic majority Assembly Caucus Chair
MADISON, Wis.- Following this month’s historic elections, the Democratic Assembly Caucus conducted elections on November 10th for their incoming majority. Representative Clinton Anderson, who previously served as the Democratic Assembly Caucus Vice Chair, was elected as the Democratic Assembly Majority