Christopher LaForge: In the solar business, hope is renewable too
I’ve been in the solar industry since 1988. During this time, we’ve pulled the cost of solar electric modules down 99%. We took more than a year to install a gigawatt of solar in 2004; today, we do it in 17 hours. Our ability to do the tasks necessary to slow and reverse climate change has never been greater. I
Cooke campaign: New Rebecca Cooke ad calls Van Orden Out, pushes for data center moratorium: “Sold Us Out”
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced a new ad entitled “Sold Us Out.” The ad calls attention to one of the top issues on people’s minds, data centers, but more importantly
Crosson campaign: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, 2024 Democratic Nominee for WI-08, endorses Rick Crosson ahead of August 11 Primary
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the 2024 Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, an OB/GYN doctor and longtime healthcare advocate, today endorsed Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson in the August 11 Democratic primary. Lyerly, who carried
Crowley campaign: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair Sen. Dora Drake endorses David Crowley for Governor
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Senator Dora Drake, Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and Vice Caucus Chair for Senate Democrats, today announced her endorsement of David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin, citing his proven record of delivering results, his readiness
Dept. of Natural Resources: North Shore Parking Lot reconstruction begins at Devil’s Lake State Park
BARABOO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a parking lot repaving project on the North Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park will begin in early August 2026. Work will include pulverizing and repaving the existing lots and
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: Wisconsin Early Childhood Association raises alarm over federal proposal to weaken Head Start standards
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is voicing strong opposition to a newly released federal proposal that would eliminate most Head Start Program Performance Standards, undoing the safeguards that have helped make Head Start one of the nation’s most effective public investments in young children and families. For more than six decades, Head
Marquette Law School: Marquette Law School Poll finds national approval of Supreme Court now at 47%, has remained below 50% since November 2025
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 47% of adults approve of the way the United States Supreme Court is handling its job, while 53% disapprove. In May, 46% approved and 54% disapproved. Approval has remained
THU News Summary: Hong reverses stance on defunding police, claims about racism
TOP STORIES Hong reverses stance on defunding police, claims about racism… Aug. 4 interview on the national podcast Pod Save America, Hong said … “I’m serious about public safety and I will not abolish the police. My views are that
Crowley: Michigan results give him hope
Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley downplayed progressives’ win in the Michigan U.S. Senate primary, saying Michigan is “much different” than Wisconsin.
DC Wrap: Ron Johnson’s Senate panel obtains copy of Fauci’s phone
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week I would implore Gov. Evers to put aside his politics, because that’s all this is
League of Women’s Voters Milwaukee County: 4th Annual Future Voters Fest – August 19th
Milwaukee – The 4th Annual Future Voters Fest/Festival de Futuros Votantes, an informative fun event to promote voting on Milwaukee’s Southside, will be held August 19 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at La Plazita Parklet, S.16th St. & Forest Home
WisDems: With MAGA leaders in Washington threatening to further restrict abortion, reminder that Tom Tiffany has been an outspoken opponent of abortion rights
MADISON, Wis. — Comments made by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche where he pledged to make Dobbs permanent even in states that have laws protecting it are a reminder that in Wisconsin, abortion access is once again on the ballot with extreme anti-choice Congressman Tom
Hong campaign: SEIU Wisconsin, PDA and YPDA endorse Francesca Hong for Governor
MADISON, Wis. — SEIU Wisconsin, Progressives for Democracy in America and Young Progressive Democrats of America today endorsed Francesca Hong for governor, adding the support of healthcare and service workers, young organizers and grassroots progressives to Hong’s people-powered campaign. SEIU
Van Orden campaign: Cooke’s farmland claims don’t square with her CCP allies
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke is once again trying to reinvent herself for Wisconsin voters. Cooke now claims she wants to protect Wisconsin farmland from foreign nationals. That would be more believable if she wasn’t simultaneously touting the support
Pro-Crowley ad touts Evers endorsement
A group backing Crowley in the governor’s race has launched a new TV ad featuring Gov. Tony Evers with an “urgent message” warning if Tom Tiffany becomes governor, “there’ll be nothing standing between Wisconsin” and Donald Trump. Believe in Wisconsin