Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WEDC celebrate investments in hundreds of Wisconsin businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and communities
WEDC invested $229 million across Wisconsin in fiscal year 2026 to support entrepreneurs and startups, small businesses, housing, child care, Main Street development, job creation and workforce retention, and more MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which
Free and Just: 61 years of Medicaid: Pregnant patients and rural communities suffer from sweeping health care cuts under Trump and Republican lawmakers
WASHINGTON, DC –– Today marks the 61st anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law. The program is a lifeline for pregnant patients, working families, and rural communities across the country who need comprehensive health care — including reproductive care. Despite Medicaid’s critical
Rep. Udell: Representative Udell calls out Republican delegation for raising cost of living
MADISON, WI. — This summer, a report from the Center for American Progress found that federal Republican policies increased the cost of living for Wisconsin families by between $2,000 and $3,500 in eighteen months since the start of Trump’s second
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Frankel, Randall, & Takano lead 113 House members in letter to OMB calling for renewal of community HIV funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Mark Takano (CA-39) led 113 of their colleagues in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Russell Vought, regarding reports that the Trump Administration
Responsible Energy Alliance: Local citizen coalition asks PSC to revoke completeness determination for ATC’s Ozaukee County Transmission Project
Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance (“REA”), a local citizen alliance, filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC”) Wednesday asking the PSC to revoke its Dec. 15, 2025, determination that American Transmission Company’s (“ATC”)
Second Harvest Foodbank: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin names Tanya Andersen Buckingham as Vice President of Advancement
MADISON, Wis. — Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Andersen Buckingham as its new Vice President of Advancement, a key executive leadership position responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through strategic fundraising, cross-sector
Bruce Murphy: Crowley was weakest in Democratic governor debate
And Hong looked inexperienced at times. Which candidates were the strongest?
Dan Shafer: 5 takeaways from Wisconsin’s one and only Democratic gubernatorial primary debate
Plus: Coverage from the scene, inside the room at the debate and in the post-debate Spin Room at Marquette University, in what Mandela Barnes called “the most ridiculous race in the country.”
David Blaska: Democrats dance to Hong’s tune
None of the other 4 took after the poll leader.
Jessica McBride: Fran Hong is going to win the Democratic primary
The candidates as the ‘Breakfast Club,’ and what’s going on at the CRAZ
Tom Still: Dem governor candidates can look nationally for data center guidance
Wisconsin’s data center debate, much like discussions in other states, is far from over. Political candidates in both parties must be careful not to hurt their own constituents – people who work in manufacturing, health care, construction and other sectors – by imposing ill-considered rules. The only winners in that approach will be other states or nations.
Anthony Pahnke: Data center doubts can empower rural Wisconsin
Grassroots opposition to the expansion of hyperscale data centers has generated a rare moment when members of both parties seem unified with many voters. In the context of such disputes, rural people deserve to hear real commitments for positive change. Those running for governor in Wisconsin need rural votes. It’s time voters make the candidates earn them.
Scott Mayer: Manufacturing’s comeback is real. Now Wisconsin must seize the opportunity.
If we invest in our workforce, embrace innovation, and ensure manufacturers have access to the talent they need, this comeback will not simply be a short-term rebound.
Simran Arora: Protecting children, strengthening families, and defending parental rights
Together, we can create a Wisconsin where families are respected, children are supported, and public resources are invested in strengthening education, mental health, and the well-being of future generations. Let’s keep Wisconsin true to its values and not allow Wisconsin to become Minnesota.
Michael Lucas: Econ 101: Socialism, Part I
Socialism is fundamentally about reorganizing ownership of the means of production. It demands that decisions regarding what to produce are taken away from the individual and put into the hands of a collective.