Mitchell A. Sobieski: Trump’s Reflecting Pool repair scandal exposes the political double standard of his January 6 pardons
The issue was not whether federal property should be protected. It should be. The issue was why Trump showed mercy toward people connected to one of the most serious attacks on American democratic institutions in modern history, while he treated alleged interference with a failed pool liner as a public criminal threat worthy of escalation.
THU News Summary: VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a
Vance calls Evers refusal to turn over SNAP enrollment ‘borderline criminal’
Vance, who addressed reporters and guests at the Wisconsin National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, said the guv’s refusal to provide the enrollment data meant the federal government could not check if immigrants were accessing the program illegally.
Wisconsin Right to Life: Wisconsin Right to Life statement on the passing of Paul Farrow
Wisconsin Right to Life is deeply saddened by the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. Throughout his years of public service, Paul was known as a principled leader who approached his work with conviction, humility, and a sincere commitment
Ducks Unlimted and Groundswell Conservancy: Ducks Unlimited, Groundswell Partner to protect nearly 2,000 acres along Wisconsin’s Lower Sugar River
MADISON, Wis. (July 8, 2026) — Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Groundswell Conservancy have partnered to permanently protect nearly 2,000 acres along the Lower Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. This marks one of the most significant land conservation efforts in
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 128 tweets. From ANTIFA conspiracies to bad AI, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ joins amicus brief in United Farm Workers v. United States Department of Labor to protect wages for domestic and H-2A farmworkers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting the United Farm Workers’ (UFW) motion for summary judgment seeking to permanently enjoin the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from applying its 2025
WisDems: ICYMI: Steil needs to abandon his vote suppression efforts
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, reporting from the Associated Press on new ACA enrollment numbers revealed that since the passage of the Big Ugly Bill and the GOP’s refusal to continue ACA funding, roughly 45,000 Wisconsinites have lost coverage under the ACA. Every member of
Milwaukee County Supervisor Taylor: Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issues statement on the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement regarding the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. “Paul Farrow was a fearless leader whose dedication to public service made a
Citizens for Free Enterprise: Citizens for Free Enterprise in the Wisconsin State Journal: Francesca Hong will take Wisconsin in the wrong direction
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Journal published a new letter to the editor written by CFFE Wisconsin State Director Amy Loudenbeck. The letter criticizes socialist Francesca Hong’s record in the state assembly. Below you will find excerpts from the letter,
Jefferson County Administrator Luckey: Jefferson County Administrator issues statement on passing of Paul Farrow
JEFFERSON, Wis. – Jefferson County Administrator Michael Luckey issued the following statement after news was shared about the death of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “As a representative of Jefferson County, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on the
Rep. Duchow: Statement on the passing of Paul Farrow
Madison, WI – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has passed away following a long battle with cancer. Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement: Today, Waukesha County and the State of Wisconsin mourn the loss of a true public servant,
Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar: Farewell to Paul Farrow: Words matter, but people matter more
This afternoon, I heard what I had been fearing: Paul Farrow lost his hard-fought battle with cancer. My heart is broken. Cancer is a scourge. It takes our friends and family way too soon. It cuts short the lives of
WisDems: Video: Wisconsin Democrats hold virtual press conference ahead of Vance’s visit to Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — Today, before JD Vance’s big-dollar Milwaukee fundraiser, WisDems 2nd Vice Chair and CD 4 Chair Joshua Taylor joined State Senator Dora Drake, Representative Kalan Haywood, and Karen Voie – a Wisconsinite impacted by skyrocketing costs – to set the
Rep. Udell: Statement on end of Knowles-Nelson Funding
MADISON, Wis. — On June 30, 2026, state funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired. Created through collaboration by a Democratic and a Republican governor, this program has provided development and maintenance funding for over 750,000 acres of Wisconsin public