Barnes campaign: ICYMI: Sara Rodriguez continues to face scrutiny over We Energies contributions, Vote For Tax giveaway
Over a week since the Milwaukee Courier report, Sara Rodriguez continues to face scrutiny for accepting tens of thousands of dollars from We Energies—the company that continues to jack up rates on Wisconsin families and attempted to pass data center costs onto ratepayers. As reported
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP accepting applications for producer-led watershed protection grants through September 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2027 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2026. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation
Clark campaign: Former Congressman David Obey endorses Democratic Candidate Fred Clark in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District
NORTHERN WI. The Clark for Wisconsin Campaign is honored to announce the endorsement of former Wisconsin Representative David Obey. Obey served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District from 1969 to 2011.
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Trade Representative to stop hitting American consumers and businesses with illegal tariffs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump’s illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states
Berman Campaign: ER nurse and Democrat Mitchell Berman launches first ad in Wisconsin’s first district congressional race
RAYMOND, Wis. — Today, Mitchell Berman, ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, launched his first districtwide ad with an opening message focused on fighting for working families and holding Congressman Bryan Steil accountable for his votes
John Hallinan: Dems need a candidate who can stand up to GOP hypocrisy
What Democrats need is a candidate who will push back and fight for a policy to help all the people of the state, not the top 1%.
John Nichols: Wisconsin is not afraid of socialist ideas and candidates
This is, after all, the state that gave the nation’s most prominent democratic socialist, Sen. Bernie Sanders, almost 57% of the vote in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary.
Jessica McBride: No, Francesca Hong doesn’t want to turn Wisconsin into Norway
Her ideologies are terrifying, and here’s what the media aren’t telling you.
Dave Cieslewicz: Who’s behind the Rodriguez smear?
It looks like we have the most convincing evidence to date that Sara Rodriguez is the front runner for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
Ben Eisen: Economic freedom is worth defending — even when political parties forget it
Economic freedom is not a Democratic or Republican value. It should be seen as an American one. It is a fundamental animating idea of the republic that people should be free to work, build, hire, save, invest, trade and make their own economic choices without unnecessary interference from government.
Patrick Testin: The real reason why Knowles-Nelson expired
Legislative Democrats will tell you the blame falls solely and directly at the feet of their Republican counterparts – myself included. However, that claim is nothing more than a disingenuous display of blatant political theater.
Tom Still: It’s not just hot outside: Those who supply power feel the heat, too.
While imperfect, Wisconsin’s regulatory processes have allowed utilities to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for decades. Those who propose to throw it overboard for a different system must be willing to explain how the lights will stay on, in heat or cold.
Emma Strode and Shelby Terrell: As doctors, we see what happens when kids don’t wear helmets
We should not allow a child to ride an e-bike or e-scooter without a helmet designed for the speed and use.
Steve Panten: Motorcyclists deserve right to repair what they own
When you buy something, you should own it. Owning it means the right to fix it, or to choose who fixes it.
Ben Slowey: The fight to protect gender-affirming care and trans right in Wisconsin continues
A slew of anti-trans state legislation was recently vetoed by Governor Tony Evers in March. While this is obviously great news, it’s concerning that these bills were not only considered in the first place but passed by the state Legislature.