Dave Zweifel: Sports gambling eroding trust in officiating
It’s not that hard-to-believe endings to games haven’t happened before. But the introduction of gambling and the huge amounts of money at stake has added a new layer of conspiracy theories on why the improbable happens.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin sues state over abortion restrictions
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a new lawsuit arguing that two state abortion restrictions infringe on personal freedoms.
FRI AM Update: Prediction market Underdog sues Wisconsin, remembering 9-11 25 years later
From WisPolitics … — Prediction market operator Underdog has sued Wisconsin and four other states seeking permanent injunctions against state gaming regulators. It’s one of the latest developments in the back-and-forth legal proceedings between states and prediction markets. Over the
Americans for Prosperity ad targets Crowley over taxes
The conservative Americans for Prosperity has released a new digital ad charging Crowley has one answer for Wisconsin’s problems: “raise your taxes.”
DGA-affiliated group knocks Tiffany on data centers, tax cuts for wealthy
A group affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association is up with a new ad knocking GOP nominee Tom Tiffany on data centers and tax cuts for the wealthy as others struggle with rising costs.
Crowley campaign: Releases statement on twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11th attacks
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, David Crowley released the following statement: “Today, we remember, we mourn, and we honor the men and women who lost their lives when tragedy struck our nation’s
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Condemns Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s Anti-Muslim Remarks
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) condemns remarks made by Congressman Derrick Van Orden during a September 2026 appearance on The Vicki McKenna Show, in which he made sweeping and bigoted generalizations about Muslims and Islam. During the interview, Rep.
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Urges additional review and public input on proposed 765 Kilovolt Transmission Project
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved 2026 RES-130, urging Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin to provide additional review and expanded opportunities for public input on
Alfonso, Clark agree to Oct. 7 debate
7th CD Republican candidate Michael Alfonso and Democrat candidate Fred Clark will face off in a televised debate Oct. 7.
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Dane County. The board passed 2026 RES-124 to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures,
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Receives National Sierra Club Environmental Achievement Award
Recognition honors county’s purchase and return of 165 acres of culturally significant land to the Ho-Chunk Nation DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors was presented with the National Sierra Club Environmental Achievement
Build Wisconsin Better: Charlie Berens and grassroots team launch Build Wisconsin Better
NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION TO HELP WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES COLLABORATE AND STAND UP TO BIG TECH Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sept 10, 2026. Charlie Berens (comedian/Emmy-winning journalist/beer enthusiast) and a team of fellow Wisconsinites are launching Build Wisconsin Better, a nonpartisan organization for Wisconsinites navigating
Rep. Udell: Condemns proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act
MADISON, WI. — This summer, the Trump-appointed majority on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposed sweeping changes to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These changes would allow federal agencies to begin construction projects on historic landmarks
Rep. Brill: Members of the Wisconsin State Legislature condemn Planned Parenthood lawsuit
Madison – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced a lawsuit which aims to overturn Wisconsin laws requiring that only a doctor may perform an abortion and that a woman give informed consent after a 24-hour waiting period. Following the 1973
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Wisconsin environmental regulators call Line 5 pipeline construction “unauthorized” and tell Enbridge to stop work in the wake of massive pipeline spill
Agency issues Notice of Noncompliance, says Enbridge began building bypass around spill site despite repeated warnings that permits were required Madison, WI—The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has told Enbridge to halt construction of a temporary bypass intended to