Michael Lucas: How reassessments can increase your property taxes: and what to do about it
Every year thousands of people fall prey to the whims of their local assessor. Even if you’ve made no improvements to your home, and even if local levy limits stay the same, your property tax bill can still go up.
Michael Jahr: More Wisconsin circuit courts use text reminders to move justice along: a ‘godsend’
But only a minority of counties use existing capabilities to send messages automatically
Natalie Eilbert: Trump peels back another layer of protection for LGBTQ+ kids
A rescission from the Trump administration that would strip Biden-era protections from LGBTQ+ children in the foster care system.
Michael Pointer Mace: ICE is asking to be sued. Milwaukee is just the city to oblige
City Attorney Evan Goyke can help.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District: “The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress. Rebecca Cooke stands with working families
Evers says Trump order to keep coal plants open is costing ratepayers $117 million
A Trump administration push to keep aging Midwestern coal-fired power plants open is set to cost Wisconsin ratepayers some $117 million, Gov. Tony Evers wrote in a letter protesting the directive.
Cooke vows to stand up to special interests in first TV ad
Dem Rebecca Cooke in her first TV ad in the race for Wisconsin’s 3rd CD says she’ll be the working-class representative that will stand up to “special interests.”
Alfonso touts Trump endorsement in new TV ad
Visit Site Republican Michael Alfonso released a new TV ad touting President Donald Trump offering his “complete and total endorsement” of the 7th CD candidate. Alfonso’s campaign said the ad, which features Trump sitting at his desk in the Oval
Wisconsin GOP posts highest fundraising total through federal account since ’24 general election, lags Dem Party
The state GOP reported its strongest fundraising through its federal account since the 2024 general election but still lagged the state Dem Party by more than half a million dollars.
Pro-Brennan group launches first digital ad
The group backing Joel Brennan’s bid for governor released its first digital ad, saying the former DOA secretary is running “to take Wisconsin to the next level.”
AFT Local 212 COPE endorses Mandela Barnes for governor
On Friday, July 17th, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, through its Committee on PoliticalEducation (COPE), endorsed former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin.The union represents full- and part-time faculty, academic professional staff, and MPBSengineers & production specialists
American Federation of Teachers Local 212: AFT Local 212 COPE endorses Mandela Barnes for Governor
On Friday, July 17th, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, through its Committee on Political Education (COPE), endorsed former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. The union represents full- and part-time faculty, academic professional staff, and MPBS engineers
Talking Trade with Brett Ewer, Michael Best Strategies
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a discussion on upcoming tariff developments with Brett Ewer, a principal with Michael Best Strategies.
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Disaster Recovery Center opening in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open tomorrow in Milwaukee County to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to the April 13 – 23, 2026, storms and flooding. At the Milwaukee County DRC, impacted residents
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, colleagues demand investigation, accountability from Trump Admin following two more ICE shootings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding investigations and accountability for the two fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent days in Maine and Texas. The Senators call on Department