Mike McCabe: Sueña, mi nación
Couldn’t understand the words, still the message came through loud and clear.
Gregory Humphrey: Conservative outrage over Bad Bunny
I surely was not the only one who laughed out loud when Congressman Andy Ogles described the Super Bowl halftime show as “gay pornography.” I viewed the show as stylized and choreographed in the same tradition that has defined pop‑music halftime shows for decades. But all of a sudden we are to believe that a cultural emergency has befallen the country.
David Blaska: It’s halftime at the culture wars
Maybe the culture wars started with the Dixie Chicks. The “Dizzy Chicks” hated on Dubya and the president’s supporters returned the disfavor. Today, even Big Bird is suspect.
Gov. Evers: Over 160 stakeholders join Gov. Evers’ call urging lawmakers to support FoodShare, prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from paying hundreds of millions of dollars in penalty fees to the Trump administration
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Nonpartisan coalition including seniors, agriculture stakeholders, and hunger relief organizations urges lawmakers to quickly approve key investments to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from having to pay as much as $205 million in penalty fees to the Trump Administration on top of hundreds of millions the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost in future budgets MADISON — A nonpartisan coalition of over 160 stakeholders, including AARP, agribusinesses, hunger relief organizations, and advocacy groups from across Wisconsin
DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on GOP bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split along party lines on a GOP bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
White House: President Trump announces presidential delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on February 22, 2026. T.H. Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil vote to protect tariffs and keep raising costs on Wisconsinites
Van Orden and Steil greenlight tariffs raising prices For the second time in 24 hours, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to protect reckless, cost-raising tariffs. MAKE NO MISTAKE: Van Orden and Steil would rather choose fealty to their party bosses
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on passage of AB 614: bill lets teachers decide which students they keep in class
On February 11th the state Senate passed AB 614, which had already passed the state Assembly. The bill will now advance to the Governor, who will decide whether to veto or sign the bill into law. BPDD releases the following statement about
Sen. Hutton: Senate approves six Hutton bills
Legislation emphasizes government accountability and protections for children, families MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate today passed six pieces of legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield). The slate of bills protects children, strengthens public safety and reinforces transparency
Sen. Bradley: Applauds Senate passage of “Red Tape Reset” package
Assembly Action Expected Tomorrow Madison: The Wisconsin State Senate today passed the “Red Tape Reset” legislative package, a series of four reforms designed to right-size Wisconsin’s regulatory environment, reduce costs, and expand opportunity for families and job creators across the state.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act: “The right to vote in federal elections should belong exclusively to American citizens. Despite a ban on non-citizens voting in federal
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden and Steil vote to keep costly Canadian tariffs in place
Congressmen once again vote against ending tariffs despite new data showing $1,300 annual cost to working families MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted against a resolution to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods,
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Governor Evers to consider “Teacher Bill of Rights” legislation
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate for acting on AB 614 / SB 611, known as the Teacher Bill of Rights. The bill creates protections for teachers and students by strengthening teachers’ authority to manage their classrooms,
Democratic Governors Association: Statement on Republican members of Congress voting to protect Trump’s cost-hiking tariffs on Canada
In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to preserve Trump’s tariffs on Canada that are
Sen. Jacque: First responder and fire fighter PTSD coverage sent to governor
Six bills authored by Senator Jacque, including adoption reform and sexual assault survivors bill of rights, pass Senate Wednesday MADISON… Six legislative initiatives authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the State Senate today, including a bill to extend