Martha Osterberg: We’ve been hoodwinked by big oil
Documents show Exxon clearly knew of the dangers at least by the 1970s, and their own research into the consequences of burning fossil fuels predicted global warming.
Cooke campaign: Leading Derrick Van Orden in new poll
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is
Dunn County: Highlights critical need for social workers during National Social Work Month
Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care. “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said
Badger Institute: Launches 2026 Mandate for Madison
The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers for help with frog and toad calling surveys
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Moreno: Call on Trump admin to open investigation into heavy equipment manufacturers, protect American jobs
Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Emergency load restrictions STH 70
Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections
Crowley campaign: Announces plan for first 30 days as governor
Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive
DC Wrap: Pocan says lawmakers should debate ICE funding separately amid DHS funding fight; Baldwin and Johnson split on Mullin confirmation
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says lawmakers should debate ICE funding separately amid a DHS funding fight and U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson split on Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation.
State Supreme Court debate rescheduled for April 2
WISN-TV has rescheduled the Supreme Court debate for April 2 after Taylor pulled out of the March 25 scheduled event due to kidney stones. The “UpFront” debate, which is co-sponsored by WisPolitics, will now be at the WISN studio in