Gov. Evers: Signs executive order #284 declaring an energy emergency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #284, extending the energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Persistent supply challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system remain, coupled with a continued high demand for residential heating fuel, including
Wilson campaign: Eric Wilson suspends campaign for Wisconsin state treasurer
Eau Claire, WI — January 15th, 2026 — Today, Eric Wilson announced that he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer, effective immediately. “Wisconsin values mean putting people first—starting with our families,” Wilson said. “A statewide campaign demands full focus and
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members speak up on rural issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day
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Crowley tops Dem guv field in fundraising, Tiffany outraises Schoemann in GOP contest
David Crowley topped the Dem gubernatorial field for fundraising over the final months of 2025, thanks partly to transfers from his Milwaukee County exec campaign and support from the southeastern Wisconsin business community, a WisPolitics review finds.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsin Republicans’ election-year legislative agenda
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature’s possible agenda for the 2026 election year. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTAf4X7aSk… Please log in to access subscriber
Bruce Murphy: A stealth campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Ingrid Andersson: Life goes on
Thirteen states and nine European countries have legalized medically assisted death for people with terminal illness. Wisconsin isn’t one of them. This is in spite of repeated efforts by families and legislators here to pass a compassionate right-to-die act.
Dave Cieslewicz: Trump’s thugocracy
What’s going on in Minneapolis right now — and less dramatically across the rest of the country — is the very face of the Trump Administration.
Scott Walker: Minnesota ICE shooting fallout distracts from left’s massive fraud scandal
It seems the chaos in Minnesota is as much about drawing attention away from corruption scandals as it is about opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Mark Belling: The crazed ICE opponents can’t accept democracy
Trump ran for president repeatedly vowing to deport people who entered the United States illegally.
JFC co-chairs urge caution as state surplus soars to $2.5B
Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, noted yesterday some of the boost was driven by a strong stock market and resulting tax collections. “We must be careful when committing to ongoing spending using one-time money,” the GOP lawmakers said.
Michael Lucas: An independent FED? DOJ subpoenas Powell
Since its inception, the FED has managed to cause 14 recessions, 6 financial crises, and bail-out the owners of the FED at Americans’ expense. So will the Trump DOJ’s probe bear fruit that makes this “independent” institution more accountable to the public? Or just more partisan?
Roys campaign: Announces $378K raised from over 82% Wisconsin donors
MADISON – State Sen. Kelda Roys announced that her campaign raised over $378K in the first three months — with more than 82% of the 1,277 donations coming from Wisconsinites. In fact, her campaign has donations from every state senate
Rep. Udell: Statement on WisEye outage
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in nineteen years, the Wisconsin Legislature held floor sessions this week without a livestream or recording of the procedures. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Governmental transparency is vital to Democracy,
Rep. Roe: Wisconsin Republicans govern in the dark while Democrats propose real solutions
Madison, Wis – Thursday saw yet another historic moment in the state legislature. Due to an avoidable impasse, the Assembly floor session was once again not recorded. As a result, Wisconsinites did not have the opportunity to watch debate on several