Dane County Exec. Agard: Statement on the passing of Michael Johnson
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) CEO Michael Johnson: “Michael Johnson was a passionate and tireless advocate for our community. Through his
WisDems: Round up: Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Smith, local farmer speak out against Trump visit
MADISON, Wis. — Prior to Donald Trump’s visit to western Wisconsin last Friday to campaign for Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden, WisDems held a virtual press call with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Senator Jeff Smith, and Chippewa Valley
GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: At first-ever GROWW Town Hall, western Wisconsin residents organize to shape the next legislature
Baldwin, Wis. — More than 80 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered Saturday alongside eight candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature to begin what organizers describe as a long-term effort to win a state-level change for western Wisconsin communities.
U.S. Dept. of Rural Development Wisconsin: USDA Rural Development Wisconsin celebrates National Homeownership Month
(Stevens Point, Wis., June 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County: Important Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County update
We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of our President and CEO, Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and a valued part of our organization and community. He brought passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the
Steven Walters: Wisconsin elections panel chair wary of pre-election judicial rulings
Don Millis, the new chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, says only potential orders from judges in pending cases could change the rules for the next two partisan elections — the Aug. 11 primary and the Nov. 3 general election.
Michelle Bryant: Is $30K in debt politically insurmountable?
Whether you believe Hong’s debt is relevant or irrelevant, the fact remains that millions of Americans are struggling financially.
Bill Kaplan: GOP bigwigs can’t save Van Orden
Trump and GOP bigwigs can’t save Van Orden from his lack of judgment, refusal to respond to constituents and his flawed, reactionary record. The voters of the 3rd CD will have the last word in November.
David Blaska: No country for pompous blowhards
Do Wisconsin Democrats have a middle ground?
Masood Ahktar: Why bipartisanship matters more than ever
America does not need more rage and division. It needs courage, humility, cooperation and unity.
Brian Reisinger: AI threat to Wisconsin’s rural areas is deeper than we think
Letting AI gut rural areas will accelerate problems for us all like higher food prices, broken communities and political division.
Thomas Content: PSC data center decisions send message at the right time
Utilities and tech companies said their plans wouldn’t shift costs to customers. But reviews by CUB experts, PSC staff and others found significant changes were needed.
LaKeshia Myers: Blank pages, blank promises
DPI does an ‘about-face’ on literacy funding.
Brian Fraley: DPI’s ‘portrait’ of secrecy
Why won’t the state reveal its Education Steering Committee members?
Melissa Ratcliff: Wisconsin’s youths showing us what pride is all about
Pride Month reminds us that progress has never come from silence. It comes from people brave enough to stand up for one another, often in the face of criticism, fear or hostility.