WisDems: WisDems Chair: Tiffany, Van Orden, Republicans must condemn young Republican leader’s vile conspiracy theory
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement in response to Wisconsin Young Republican leader Brady Penfield spreading a repulsive conspiracy theory about the assassination of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman: “A Minnesota public servant
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: WisDem state convention promises chaos while Tom Tiffany promises sanity
CONTACT: William Hadden, whadden@standtogether.org Madison, WI — Wisconsin Democrats kick off their state convention this weekend in Madison with the tagline “Save the American Dream,” but their idea of the American Dream is not the one most Wisconsinites have. The party’s draft platform resolutions
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: REPORT: Wisconsin families paying over $3,000 more under President Donald Trump
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Wisconsin households have been forced to spend thousands more on health care, rent, energy, and groceries WISCONSIN – A new report shows that as of May 2026, the average household in Wisconsin has had to spend over $3,000 more on goods
Karas campaign and Manske campaign: Karas, Manske issue joint condemnation of Schroeder’s bigoted attack on secretary of state candidate
Contact (Karas): vote@petekaras.com | PeteKaras.com Contact (Manske): Manskeandy23@gmail.com | AndyManske4Governor.com MUSKEGO/FRANKLIN, Wis. — June 10, 2026 — Pete Karas, Wisconsin Green Party candidate for Secretary of State, and Andy Manske, Republican candidate for Governor, today jointly condemned a Facebook post by Republican Secretary of State candidate Jay Schroeder attacking
Department of Natural Resources: Northern Highland Fishery Research Area celebrates 80 years of internationally recognized fisheries science
MADISON, Wis. – On June 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area (NHFRA), one of the longest-running fisheries research projects in the world.
Department of Children and Families: Announces new rule to improve quality of care in group homes
Contact: (608) 422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the approval of an administrative rule designed to improve licensing, regulation, and quality of care youth receive in group home settings. The revised rule aligns with Wisconsin’s
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview the 2026 WisDems state convention
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s state convention two months before the primary election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Follow WisPolitics-State Affairs coverage of
Gregory Humphrey: The Tom Tiffany tangle
The geographic gravity may seem to favor Tiffany in the 7th Congressional District, with its sprawling acreage and culturally conservative voting base. But to actually win, he must pull significant numbers from the Milwaukee–Madison corridor. The area that will decide his fate in November.
Dan Shafer: New poll shows top three emerging in Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin
Plus: In an “informed” vote poll where candidate biographies are shared, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez leads the field with 33%.
Jessica McBride: Mandela Barnes Doesn’t know what a musky looks like, fishing bobbers, and the rural vote
Advice for Democrats. Stop posting about fish, talking about fish, and holding fish on camera if you don’t really know anything about fish and never fish. Gov. Tony Evers notoriously posed for the cameras once holding a fish so tightly that he looked like he was squishing its middle like a tube of Crest toothpaste.
Brian Fraley: Defending the fiscal bedrock: Why repeal of Act 10 would be disastrous
Dismantling this law would not be a simple policy tweak; it would be an absolute fiscal disaster for property taxpayers, public services, and the long-term stability of our communities.
Tom Still: Wisconsin remains on track to become a fusion energy hub
Wisconsin has a foundation to compete globally.
Mark Lisheron: Food co-op seen as viable, more likely option than government-funded grocery store in Milwaukee
Co-ops take time but are sustainable and avoid government pitfalls.
Daniel Steininger: Milwaukee can honor legacy of its socialist leaders
Ways to carry on Daniel Hoan’s legacy include innovative solutions to deterring crime, bringing taxes down, eliminating the school board and cutting regulatory barriers so developers can produce more housing.
David Blaska: Too much democracy got us into this mess
Populist paranoia has taken over both parties.