Ruth Connif: Waking up to a world on fire
In Madison we woke up Thursday morning to the stinging haze of wildfire smoke blanketing the city, drifting down on us from the same forest fires.
Scott Niederjohn: Schug, a giant of economics education, took lessons beyond classrooms to anyone willing to learn
We lost a giant in economic and financial education — and in education reform — this week with the passing of Dr. Mark Schug.
Dave Zweifel: After all these years, McCarthyism still lives
Will we ever escape the scourge of McCarthyism?
Protect Our Wisconsin: Protect Our Wisconsin releases new ads slamming Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda of protecting predators and slashing social security
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads on TV and streaming platforms, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda. From protecting predators by blocking the release of the Epstein files to voting to kick seniors off of Social Security
Leslie Spencer-Herrera: Congress must honor promise workers spent a lifetime earning
Report makes clear that Congress needs to act in next few years. Around 2033, Social Security will have about 80% of the funds needed to make full payments. Congress needs to act to fill 20% gap.
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR accepting Hunter R3 Grant applications
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hunter R3 grant supports
WisDems: WisDems statement on Donald Trump’s election conspiracy speech
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s false and fearmongering speech on election conspiracies Thursday evening, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Republicans are so afraid of a devastating defeat in the midterms because of their
FRI AM Update: RGA buy up to $3.2 million; group backing Barnes adds more to its buy
From WisPolitics … — The Republican Governors Association’s buy targeting Dem Francesa Hong as “dangerously liberal” is now up to nearly $3.2 million, according to a new filing. Meanwhile, a group backing former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in the guv’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin responds to Trump’s speech laying groundwork to undermine 2026 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement in response to President Trump’s address to the nation. Over the past several months, President Trump has repeated his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Dane County Board recognizes BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized July 2026 as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. The board passed 2026 RES-079 to mark this observance and affirm its
Tom Still: State’s fusion energy future hinges on mix of old and new
When the day comes that fusion produces enough energy to power a city, it will be thanks to nuclear physicists, computing experts and other scientists who combined to make a century-old theory come true.
Tiffany campaign: Tiffany calls on Democrat candidates to refuse WisDem party support until $750,000 Hoffman donation is returned
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, called on every Democrat running for governor to denounce the $750,000 the Democratic Party of Wisconsin accepted from Epstein Island visitor Reid Hoffman in April. Tiffany also called on each candidate to
Milwaukee Public Schools: mps to close Summer Academy and all MKE Rec sites Friday due to dense smoke advisory
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will close its Summer Academy, Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) programs, and all Milwaukee Recreation (MKE REC) sites tomorrow, Friday, July 17, due to an ongoing dense smoke advisory for the area. The decision was announced by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin celebrates success of her 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on fourth anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the fourth anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is celebrating the proven success 988 has had on mental health outcomes. The fourth anniversary comes on the heels of a new study that
Karas campaign: Karas files amicus brief: fusion voting would block the door on ranked-choice voting
MADISON, Wis. — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, says a lawsuit asking a Dane County court to mandate “fusion voting” in Wisconsin would foreclose the reform he actually wants: ranked-choice voting. Karas argues the two