WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ take a last look at Wisconsin’s Dem primary for governor ahead of Tuesday’s vote
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a final look at the candidates vying to win the primary for Wisconsin governor on August 11. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
Michelle Bryant: Crowley support: From lukewarm to doing the most
Crowley has become the great White, Black, Everything Hope. He is the candidate many Democrats suddenly view as the firewall against a Tom Tiffany governorship.
Scott Walker: The problematic case of Francesca Hong
A democratic socialist like state Rep. Francesca Hong could not win in Wisconsin just a few years ago. She would be considered too radical for the ultimate swing state. That, however, could change this year.
Dan Shafer: Beyond the race for governor
There are five Senate races and 17 Assembly races with primaries on the ballot. Many are in the Milwaukee area.
James Wigderson: Can Wisconsin elect someone normal to Congress?
A Trump endorsement may be thwarted.
Ruth Conniff: Building a better politics after Wisconsin’s messy primary
Here in Wisconsin, which long ago served as the laboratory for New Deal programs and progressive reforms that grew into lasting federal institutions, there is an opportunity to stand up and defend a better vision of society.
Tom Still: General election campaign for governor should stick to state issues
Now is the time for the winning Democratic candidate and presumptive Republican nominee Tom Tiffany to debate issues that matter to Wisconsin – especially as they relate to state government’s role in the economy and managing its major institutions. Here are two of many examples.
Bill Lueders: We must change how Madison police officers are trained
The tragic fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz is the latest example of the need for reform.
David Blaska: Madison progressive alder calls police monitor behavior ‘outrageous’
Alder agrees: ‘Burn this F-ing City down’ is “outrageous.”
Scott Niederjohn: Teaching economics, electing to ignore it
Wisconsin students learn what markets do for society, which a leading candidate seems not to get.
Michael Brandt: Trump’s empty communist threat
For at least the next 90 days, expect to hear a lot about communists “taking over the government.” In lieu of an explanation of what that means, expect no more than name-calling and finger pointing. If you identify as a liberal, a progressive or a democratic socialist, you will be accused of being a communist.
FRI News Summary: Gov. Evers pushes Trump administration to rescind new SNAP rule
TOP STORIES Tony Evers pushes Trump administration to rescind new SNAP rule… rule will require authorized SNAP retailers … to stock seven unique varieties of items (up from three) in each of four categories of staple foods: protein, vegetables and
Power Wisconsin Forward, Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Wisconsin residents oppose gas plants proposed to power big tech’s data centers
MILWAUKEE – Invenergy is planning to build two expensive new methane gas plants to power data centers in Wisconsin, with the goal of selling them to We Energies, despite the health, environmental and energy-cost consequences for Wisconsin communities. The two
PSC revokes key certification for $1 billion transmission project
The Public Service Commission has hit reset on a $1 billion transmission project set to serve the Port Washington data center campus.
Primary interview series: Rydzewski challenging Born in 37th AD
Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, is looking to once again hold off challenger Steve Rydzewski in the GOP primary to represent Assembly District 37.