Jamie Stiehm: Trump’s D.C. crime scenes under the summer sun
Trump’s fingerprints are all over this city like it’s a crime scene. He never gave up a golf game to attend an orchestra, opera, theater or ballet performance at the Kennedy Center honoring the slain president. Not once.
Dennis Yen-Feng Lei: Forty years of Wisconsin-Taiwan sister ties—why they matter more than ever
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Wisconsin and Taiwan. Since that partnership was established in 1986, the relationship has grown steadily through trade, agriculture, technology, education, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. Four decades later, those ties matter more than ever.
Panelists see Dem environment brewing for legislative races, but split on what it will mean
The debate between panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon on the future of the state Legislature ultimately came down to one question: Is it 2006 or 2010 again?
Cooke declines second invitation to debate Van Orden
Dem Rebecca Cooke has declined a second invitation to debate GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, saying she won’t participate in the “charade” with a potential host she says has “an obvious partisan bias.”
FRI AM Update: Tiffany, others slated to appear at town hall on proposed high-voltage line
From WisPolitics … — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany will participate in a town hall tonight in Baraboo on a proposed 190-mile extra high-voltage transmission line planned for western Wisconsin. Others invited to tonight’s event include: Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc;
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Fires back at Evers’ claim he can’t do anything about Driftless Region transmission lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers response to his letter calling for a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell 765-kV transmission lines through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, claiming he cannot do anything
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to sanction Russia and Iran and to lower costs imposed by left-wing climate mandates
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and two joint resolutions challenging left-wing environmental regulations that have unnecessarily driven up
Van Orden campaign: Slams Cooke for rejecting second debate offer
LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today slammed Rebecca Cooke for once again refusing to debate him in front of Wisconsin voters. Van Orden has now accepted two separate invitations to debate Cooke, while Cooke has declined both
Rep. Vining: Recognized as “Friend of Family Medicine”
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining recognized as a “Friend of Family Medicine” by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP), a statewide association committed to promoting high professional and ethical standards in the practice of family medicine. Representative Vining was recognized for
Dávila campaign: Judge Jack Dávila launches re-election campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1
Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court MILWAUKEE — Judge Jack Dávila today launched his campaign for re-election to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1, for the April 6, 2027
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: Announces anti-corruption policy focused on accountability and transparency
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – This week, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. Crowley’s plan focuses on four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their positions of power
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin participates in national agriculture annual meeting
MADISON, Wis. – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine on September 13 – 16, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in numerous business
Kenosha County, Kenosha County Housing Task Force, Kenosha Area Business Alliance: Comprehensive Kenosha County housing study now available
Study unveiled at The State of Kenosha County Housing event provides data-driven roadmap for addressing future housing needs [Kenosha, WI] – A comprehensive study examining the housing needs and opportunities across Kenosha County is now available following its unveiling at
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Trump administration agrees with WILL: Dairy farmers can’t be forced to pay for ESG
USDA announces end to programs following WILL lawsuit The News: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has agreed to end the use of mandatory dairy checkoff funds for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, following a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Senate Ag Committee takes action on farm bill
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Senate Ag Committee passed an important milestone yesterday in seeing the completion of a farm bill by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee on a 12-11 party-line vote. Bringing the bill out