Dave Cieslewicz: How much does it matter?
The odds are pretty good that after all the dust settles in November we’ll have some form of divided government in Wisconsin, just as we do now.
Nathan Kalmoe: Hesselbein has never faced a Democratic rival — until now
Our campaign is powered by regular folks, not the rich.
Bruce Murphy: Don Quixote takes on Derrick Van Orden
James Wigderson is a conservative Republican who doesn’t support Donald Trump. That has turned him into an embattled Don Quixote of the right, tilting at MAGA windmills and defending traditional conservative policies.
Gregory Humphrey: The lesson nation should learn from Charlie Kirk’s death: Frankness in newsrooms about gun violence is needed
News coverage of gun violence should not be stripped of its visceral reality.
Shelita Furlow: My 19-year-old son was killed by stray bullet. This is how he lives on.
My son donated his liver, both kidneys, and his heart. Somewhere out there, people are alive today because of who my son was — because of the kind of young man he chose to be, even at 18 years old.
Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: GOP has lost credibility, but Dems still need a vision
If economic pressures and other realities make it difficult to persuade voters that things are going well, Republicans likely will turn to a different argument: Things may not be perfect, they might say, but Democrats would only make them worse. Republicans in Ohio are already testing versions of that argument in the state’s closely watched Senate race.
Patsy Neal: It’s the Trump family’s golden age, not ours
Most Americans feel the economy has gotten worse, and are finding it harder to balance their budget as they buy groceries and gas and pay for housing, insurance and healthcare.
Tom Loftus: Norway’s Harald V forged strong ties with U.S.
The passing of King Harald V on Aug. 28 was a sad day for Norway. His son now King Haakon VIII will take the throne.
THU News Summary: Gubernatorial candidates discuss marijuana policy, hemp
TOP STORIES Tiffany, Crowley aligned on removing federal protections for wolves in Wisconsin… On Friday, [Trump EO] directed [Interior Sec.] Burgum to begin the process of delisting or downlisting wolves … within 90 days if recovery criteria are met. …
Wisconsin Family Action PAC: Endorsements
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin laws containing basic safeguards that protect women—including requirements that physicians perform abortions and that women receive a 24-hour waiting period to consider their decision to have their child’s
Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin awarded highest recognition for financial reporting for 30th year in a row
Wisconsin Continues to Lead on Fiscal Stewardship Under Gov. Evers Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from
Rep. Maxey: Responds to WEC findings on duplicate ballots
Madison, WI — State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, addressed the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) findings regarding duplicate absentee ballots issued by the former Green Bay city clerk. WEC ruled that former
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of reports 26-10 through 26-16: Wisconsin Retirement System and other benefit programs
We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 26-10), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 26-12), and the Supplemental Health Insurance
Elections Commission survey of clerks finds no increase in late absentee ballots, no improvements, either
The anonymous survey found 9% of clerks who responded said they received more late absentee ballots for the August primary compared to the spring election, while 48% said the number was about the same.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Know your target: Don’t accidentally shoot elk this hunting season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Elk occasionally venture outside of Wisconsin’s Northern and Central Elk Management Zones, especially during the