Jerry Hanson: Our democracy is gone
In just seven months the Republican majority in Congress gave away the Democracy that has served Americans for nearly 250 years.
Jeff Smith: Big Beautiful Bill will mean pain for Wisconsinites
While it’s being celebrated in some corners of Washington, here in Wisconsin, it spells trouble for everyday working families.
Gregg Hoffmann: Ill-informed politics hurts energy transition
If he is serious about running for governor, Tiffany needs to demonstrate he knows how to navigate the Wisconsin system for making decisions like the power plant transitions. He can start by not prematurely blaming regulators for a problem that they have little power over.
Dave Zweifel: A ray of hope for public broadcasting
Retired University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism professor Jack Mitchell doesn’t see the Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing as a death knell for public broadcasting.
Jessica McBride: Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s most ridiculous moments during his Downtown violence presser
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson held a press conference on downtown violence on Aug. 8, but it was filled with ridiculous moments – and a lot of vagueness and blame-shifting.
Steil tells ‘UpFront’ he’ll keep doing in-person town halls
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says he’ll continue holding in-person town halls despite the recent raucous meeting he hosted in Elkhorn. Meanwhile, Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore dismissed Republican claims that left-wing activists are hijacking Republican town halls.
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus stands with communities impacted by severe water damage
Milwaukee, WI – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) extends its heartfelt support to the residents of Milwaukee and surrounding areas affected by the recent severe water damage. Our thoughts are with the families, seniors, and businesses facing loss and disruption
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Declares state of emergency following extreme storms and flooding
MILWAUKEE – On Sunday, August 10, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Management and Milwaukee County Corporation Counsel, County Executive David Crowley has declared a state of emergency throughout Milwaukee County following overwhelming rainfall and widespread flooding. Torrential rainfall exceeding
Waukesha County Emergency Management: Flooding update
Waukesha, WI – August 10, 2025 – Waukesha County is currently experiencing severe flooding in several areas following intense rainfall over the past 24 hours. Our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is coordinating a comprehensive response with local municipalities, public safety
DoorDash: Veto denies Wisconsin independent workers access to benefits
Governor Evers’ veto on bipartisan legislation denies benefits to over 100,000 independent workers in Wisconsin Together with more than 100,000 independent workers across Wisconsin, we’re deeply disappointed Governor Evers has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have made Wisconsin the first
Sen. Bradley, Rep. Dallman: Gov. Evers’ veto blocks more than 100,000 from receiving benefits
Madison, WI – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) slammed Governor Tony Evers today for vetoing a bipartisan bill that would have made Wisconsin among the first states in the nation to create portable benefits accounts for
Rep. Dallman: Bill to strengthen campground safety signed into law
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 29, formerly Senate Bill 235, into law, which gives campground owners and operators clear authority to protect guests and property across Wisconsin. Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan), the Assembly author, released
Rep. Subeck: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act signed into law
MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) applauded Governor Tony Evers for signing the Advanced Practice Registered (APRN) Modernization Act (2025 Wisconsin Act 17) into law. The enacted legislation establishes a dedicated license for APRNs, including certified nurse-midwives, nurse
Voces de la Frontera: A DACA recipient’s detention opens new front in Immigrant Rights Movement
(Milwaukee, August 8, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera and Comité sin Fronteras demand the immediate release of Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago, a DACA recipient and community organizer, unlawfully detained by Border Patrol in El Paso, Texas. Immigrant families in Wisconsin strongly
Rep. Subeck: Governor Evers signs the Patient Privacy Protection Act into law
MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) celebrated the signing of the bipartisan Patient Privacy Protection Act (2025 Wisconsin Act 22) into law by Governor Tony Evers. Act 22 requires all hospitals in Wisconsin with medical training programs to