Matt Rothschild: Trump is creating the blueprint for a police state
On Sept. 25, Donald Trump issued a memorandum entitled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” It’s concerning.
Scott Gordon: Wisconsin’s elected officials need to put themselves on the line
Get disruptive, get arrested, get creative, but don’t play along with fascism.
Jamie Stiehm: America’s Caesar, but without the guts
United States senators might note that Julius Caesar did not seize power as much as the Roman Senate ceded power to him.
David Blaska: Big gummint meets its day of reckoning
No Dane County government shutdown but how about a slow down?
Crowley campaign: Democratic Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood, endorses David Crowley for governor
MILWAUKEE – Today, Democratic Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood announced his endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin. Rep. Haywood highlighted Crowley’s success working with the legislature and delivering real resources
Association of Equipment Manufacturers: Urge Wisconsin lawmakers to vote in support of Dairy Innovation Fund legislation
MILWUAKEE, WI – Equipment manufacturers are calling on members of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue to vote in support of new legislation that would establish a Dairy Innovation Fund (SB 323) to support the state’s small and mid-sized dairy farms.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Waterfowl hunters can help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds migratory bird hunters that they are essential partners in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species during the fall hunting seasons. The steps hunters take before leaving boat launches or access
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Post-pandemic, a partial turnaround for educator turnover in Wisconsin
The rate at which Wisconsin public school teachers left their districts has declined since its pandemic peak but remained elevated in the 2024-25 school year, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. And, principal and superintendent turnover has not stabilized,
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Highlights, celebrates manufacturers during manufacturing month
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month – today – as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and
Evers says executive action ‘very possible’ in response to federal government shutdown
The Dem guv also said during a stop in Brown Deer that he was “absolutely” comfortable with Dems holding out for an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits in exchange for agreeing to an extension of funding for the federal government.
World Dairy Expo: Recipients of the Inaugural Doug Willams Booth Awards
MADISON, Wis. – More than 450 companies from across the globe traveled to attend and showcase new technologies at the 2025 World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Representatives from 39 states and 15 countries visited with Expo attendees, taking advantage of
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Celebrate Wisconsin farmers this fall
MADISON, Wis. – Fall is a great time in Wisconsin for many reasons—one being fall agricultural tourism, or “agritourism.” Wisconsinites flock to farms across the state for wagon rides, apple cider donuts, and elaborate corn mazes. The experience of fall
Sen. Jacque: Legislation to protect health care for disabled workers advances
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Robert Brooks (Saukville) to grant greater financial flexibility to disabled individuals who are working and receiving support through the Medical Assistance Purchase Plan (MAPP), Senate Bill 252, passed the Senate Committee on
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of DNR Forester Adam Zirebel
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #276, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 4, 2025, in honor of Adam Zirbel, who unexpectedly passed away in the course of his work as a forester at
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Chairman Johnson requests information about millions of U.S. visa holders that avoided thorough vetting process
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Rodney Scott, regarding a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General