WISN 12: Hosts Wisconsin Supreme Court debate ahead of the April election
MILWAUKEE, WI (January 29, 2026) – WISN 12 is hosting a debate between the candidates running for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate’ will feature Wisconsin Court of Appeals
UW-Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U continues with discussion of artificial intelligence and humanity
Dr. Matthew Meyer, professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will present “AI and Our Humanity” Feb. 5 as part of the Thursdays at the U series at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The program will run from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Marquette University: Marquette alumna Dr. Jasmine Zapata to deliver keynote address for university’s Mission Week 2026, Feb. 1-6
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and the Office of Mission and Ministry will welcome Jasmine Zapata, M.D., MPH, to campus for a keynote address to highlight Mission Week 2026 programming. The address will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., A 2009 graduate of Marquette’s
Sen. Ratcliff: Calls for protecting Wisconsin’s Constitution right to privacy amid federal immigration enforcement concerns
MADISON, WI – In response to recent federal immigration enforcement incidents drawing concerns across the Midwest, Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), Representative Andrew Hysell (D–Sun Prairie) and the first-term Assembly and Senate Democratic legislators, underscored the importance of protecting Wisconsin’s constitutional
Tom Barrett: Our elections are too important to sit on the sidelines
As 2026 approaches, rebuilding faith in our elections is more urgent than ever. In recent years, both parties have, at times, cast doubt on election processes when outcomes didn’t go their way. Left unchecked, that skepticism corrodes confidence and discourages participation. It is critical to push back, to reassure voters their ballots will be counted and safeguards exist to detect and prosecute fraud when it occurs.
Bruce Murphy: Tom Tiffany’s terrible day
His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?
Jared Walczak: An estate tax would harm Wisconsin’s economy
A money grab at death drives outmigration
Bruce Thompson: How Wisconsin ranks on minimum wage
Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?
Jon McCray Jones: This surveillance system treats ordinary people as suspects
Flock insists its system reduces crime, but long-term reporting doesn’t support that claim.
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces election reform package
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the House Administration Committee, unveiled a comprehensive package of election reforms. His bill, the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, puts baseline requirements in place for state election administration. “Americans should be
Julia Watt: It’s time to start using the F-word, Milwaukee
Great Lakes region needs to unite now in the face of fascist occupation.
WisFarmer: Community solar bill would help WI farmers boost income with small solar fields
A coalition of farmers, landowners, business leaders and energy exports, are pushing for legislation that would allow more small community solar farms. Farmers say on-farm solar fields would help generate income as they face declining commodity prices and rising input
WisDems: It’s not good when Glenn Grothman is more reasonable than you
MADISON, Wis. — Despite clear video evidence showing that Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Wisconsin Republicans like Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden are telling Wisconsinites to not believe what they saw. The killing was so blatant that even GOP Rep.
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Wisconsin Senate Health Committee to weigh ban on animal use in medical training
Madison, Wis.— Today, the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Health will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 851, legislation aimed at restricting the use of live animals in healthcare provider training. Introduced by Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), the bill
ACLU of Wisconsin: Releases guide to voting in Wisconsin for 2026-28
MADISON – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin released a new nonpartisan voting guide for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 election cycles. The guide provides information on all aspects of voting, including voter ID requirements, absentee and in-person