James Wigderson: Tiffany won and he wasn’t even in the room
The remaining five Democrats running for their party’s nomination for governor met Tuesday night for the one and only televised debate, and none of the candidates took a swipe at the frontrunner, state Rep. Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist in the race.
Eric Genrich: Barnes is the progressive fighter we need as governor
More than ever, Wisconsin needs a governor who can lead with the values, ideas and vision that put working people at the center of every decision.
Michael Maistelman: There’s a good reason why Gov. Tony Evers is backing Crowley
Democrats are free to support whichever candidate they prefer. But before casting a ballot, they should ask themselves one simple question: Why are Republicans spending millions to boost democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary? I believe the answer is obvious.
Mike McCabe: Blast it all, my take’s gone cold
When did getting noticed become more important than being honest or decent or right? Guessing here that the answer coincides with the rise of the hot take.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Court of Appeals sides with WILL in Act 10 case
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a significant victory at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals after they upheld Act 10 in Abbotsford Education Association v. WERC. WILL represented a teacher who supported and benefited from the
Carthage College: President’s Dinner celebrates Carthage momentum
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College celebrated its continued growth and momentum on July 18 at the annual President’s Dinner. The event took place in the newly named Grace Kolakowski Hall within the A.F. Siebert Chapel. This flexible venue allows students and
Annette Olson: Cradle to grave
Democrat Socialists are promising Americans a better way. Free almost everything. But is it?
Jenny Price and Sydney Badeau: People with disabilities worried about rights challenges
Cuts to home care can cost the freedom to live independently. It also costs small businesses, home care workers and family caregivers who must leave the workforce to care for family.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Portion of Hank Aaron State Trail to close during Wisconsin State Fair
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in collaboration with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. from Aug. 6 to
Sen. Hesselbein: Condemns ruling against workers’ rights
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) today condemned a court decision in the effort to restore the right to collectively bargain for Wisconsin workers. In 2024, Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost found that legislation (“Act 10”) stripping collective bargaining rights from
A Better Wisconsin Together: Less than 1% of Michele Magadance Skinner’s campaign support comes from within district she’s running to represent
MADISON, Wis. – Republican state legislative candidate Michele Magadance Skinner was recently forced to reveal that her campaign for Wisconsin state senate is being funded nearly exclusively (99.6%) by MAGA billionaires and right-wing special interests with very little (0.4%) support
WED News Summary: Democrats find consensus, avoid attacks in gubernatorial debate
TOP STORIES During debate, Democrats running for governor find consensus, avoid attacks… hourlong debate hosted by WISN 12 at the Marquette University Law School moved quickly as moderators tossed rapid-fire questions … five remaining candidates in the chaotic race largely
Crowley campaign: County Executive David Crowley statement on Act 10 Appeals Court decision
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – County Executive David Crowley, Candidate for Governor, issued the following statement in response to today’s appeals court decision overturning a ruling that had restored the collective bargaining rights eliminated by Wisconsin Act 10. “Today’s appeals court decision
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Unions remain confident in merits of our case
The union plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers have released this statement in response to a ruling by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II: “We remain confident in the merits of
Mark Belling: The real Madison scandal: Police in Ruiz killing didn’t have body cams
Madison is the only major city in the Midwest without police body cams.