Rep Subeck: Legislators introduce Right to Contraception Act
MADISON – Today, on World Contraception Day, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Right to Contraception Act. The bill would establish an individual’s statutory right to access, and a health care provider’s right to provide
WisDems: As Planned Parenthood stops abortion care in Wisconsin, GOP gov candidate Tom Tiffany makes it clear he would further restrict access
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it would be forced to stop providing abortion services due to the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill. At the same time, Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made it crystal clear that, if given the chance,
WisDems: ICYMI: As Wisconsin soybean harvest begins, farmers are missing their biggest buyer
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday,Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout detailed the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes on Wisconsin farmers. In the interview, Rebout explains that farmers are unable to sell soybeans to their largest buyer, China, as a direct result of
State Supreme Court orders briefs in suits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional maps
The state Supreme Court has ordered briefing in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, asking parties to weigh in on whether the justices should appoint circuit court judges to hear the challenges.
‘The Insiders’ debate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s impact on Wisconsin
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, gauge the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Panelists challenge misconceptions about rural voters
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Wisconsin firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Condemns Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s reckless vote against balanced budget
Madison, WI – September 22, 2025 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is sounding the alarm after U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against Sen. Rand Paul’s “Six Penny Plan,” a commonsense proposal to balance the federal budget within five years
Tiffany campaign: Wisconsin College Republicans and College Republicans of America endorse Tom Tiffany for governor
WAUSAU, WI – Wisconsin College Republicans and College Republicans of America have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor. “Tom stands proudly for the Pro-Trump and Pro-America values that are pivotal to leading Wisconsin forward into the midterms and beyond. I am proud
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Encourages support of the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill
Rhinelander, WI – The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) today announced its strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, authored by Senators Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), and Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), along with Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz)
Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce: Nine Wisconsin companies designated as ‘Business Friend of the Environment’
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 35 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that
Dianne Hesselbein and Lisa Subeck: Wisconsin must guarantee right to contraception that Clarence Thomas targeted
We must put protections into state law to ensure that every person — regardless of income, zip code, or insurance status — retains control over their own life.
Dave Zweifel: Booing UW athletes is not OK
It was a bit surprising last Saturday when the Camp Randall crowd erupted in a chorus of boos as the Badgers, trailing 20-0 after a lackluster first half, went jogging off to the locker room.
John Imes: Purple state, green momentum: How Wisconsin turns climate action into common sense
In Wisconsin—a true purple state—we’ve learned that climate action is common sense: it lowers bills, creates good local jobs, and protects the air and water families depend on. Our playbook is pragmatic and bipartisan: align smart policy with market innovation, center justice, and let businesses, workers, tribes, and frontline communities lead together.
Ian Gilson: Basic science leads to real-world benefits
Sometimes basic science takes us down a path whose destination cannot be imagined at the moment of discovery.