Dave Zweifel: On Election Day, it’s voters against the federal government
This belongs in the “hard to believe” file, but groups here in Wisconsin and throughout the country are mobilizing to protect the Nov. 3 election. Astonishingly, they’re not guarding against some nefarious conspirators lurking in the shadows, but against none other than their own federal government, which has been remarkably open about it.
Dave Cieslewicz: The data center stalemate in the Wisconsin governor’s race
Both Crowley and Tiffany have walked back their support of data centers, but have constituencies who love them.
Climate Power: Tom Tiffany’s votes have cost the average Wisconsin family $2,035. Tonight, voters deserve to know why.
Madison, WI — Later today, WISN 12 is hosting the first and only gubernatorial debate, where David Crowley and Tom Tiffany will discuss Wisconsin voters’ top concerns. As we prepare for what may come later today, Wisconsin voters are listening
Joel Brennan: Tom Tiffany’s plan to end income tax would cripple Wisconsin
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany wants to get rid of the state income tax entirely. However, to replace the income tax, Wisconsin’s sales tax would have to more than double, to nearly 13%.
Don Leake: Using Dave’s Redistricting App metrics to determine partisan bias for Wisconsin congressional maps
Thanks to apps like Dave’s Redistricting App, when redistricting is done again in 2030 there will be no democratically legitimate excuse to not have politically neutral maps. The entire nation will be watching.
Ashok Rai: Help choose the next leader of Wisconsin’s public universities
Your perspectives matter. Whether you are a student, parent, alumnus, employer, educator, taxpayer, or simply someone who cares about Wisconsin’s future, I encourage you to participate.
Gregg Hoffmann: WILL/AFB energy agenda more political than practical
The WILL/AFP proposal will likely only lead to more political debate over regulation and more legal action. It will not help move us from continued over-reliance on fossil fuels to a combination of energy sources that will be more sustainable and environmentally friendlier.
Pat Peterson: Wisconsin’s choice: wind farms, solar farms, no farms at all
Thousands of acres of farmland all over Wisconsin are being used to install solar panels and wind turbines. That may seem like a green thing to do, but to me, it is an alarming use of crucial — and limited — space.
Cora Yalbrin: Reenacting Milwaukee history with AI reveals persistent racial bias in bringing the past to life
The more convincing the generated image or video becomes, the more necessary it is to have human judgment, transparency, and historical literacy.
James Wigderson: Hegseth breaks the bad news to Van Orden
The execution will not be livestreamed.
Crowley campaign: NEW AD: David Crowley hammers Tom Tiffany for voting to protect billionaires and pedophiles in the Epstein files
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Fourteen,” slamming MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for voting to protect pedophiles and billionaires in the Epstein files. TRANSCRIPT (WATCH FOURTEEN HERE) Narrator: She’s fourteen. The same age as
WisDems: After failed forum, Van Orden meets Hegseth to promote costly war
MADISON, Wis. — Today, after floundering while attempting to answer questions at the non-partisan forum, Derrick Van Orden joined Pete Hegseth to promote the costly war in Iran at an event in Eau Claire. The war Hegseth and Van Orden loudly champion has
WisGOP: Corrupt Crowley faces new ethics scandal involving taxpayer funds sent to democrat strategist supporting his campaign
MADISON, Wis. – Corrupt Democrat David Crowley is facing even more questions about his personal ethics with just two weeks to go until Election Day. A new report shows that under Crowley’s leadership, Milwaukee County has been using taxpayer funds for the “year-round promotion”
Committee to Elect a Republican Senate: Senator Howard Marklein endorsed by Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsin State Senator and Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair Howard Marklein (R-17) was endorsed by the Wisconsin State Journal. “Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, is a strong advocate for farmers in this large
Cooke, Van Orden clash over Iran war, social programs, tax cuts in 3rd CD debate
In their only debate of the race, Dem challenger Rebecca Cooke knocked GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s support of the Iran war and cuts to federal social programs while he accused her of lying and being against tax cuts.