Rolf Lindgren: Why Jon Aleckson can pull off a victory in the 50th Assembly district
New-on-the-scene businessman Jon Aleckson is making a serious challenge to win the 50th AD.
Kyle O’Brien: Don’t be fooled by headlines on hospital transparency
As the head of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, I can personally guarantee that you will find a “Price Transparency” link on the front page of every Wisconsin hospital website.
Scott Gordon: UW-Madison’s unions were key to Flock camera removal
The decision to remove Flock cameras from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus demonstrates that Wisconsin’s public-sector unions can still have an impact, even with Act 10 still on the books.
Lorenzo campaign: Lorenzo Santos warns the Trump Administration fits the definition of a domestic terrorist organization and will attempt to interfere with 2026 midterm election
As a Homeland Security practitioner, a veteran of our military and an emergency manager trained to handle crises ranging from terrorist attacks, pandemics to natural disasters, it is my job to assess risks and plan for them. In doing so,
Bill Kaplan: Endless war, lawlessness and stupidity
Trump has restarted and escalated his endless Iran War in a flurry of death, lawlessness and stupidity.
James E. Causey: Trump can’t pardon the Exonerated Five. He can apologize.
The Exonerated Five have long been cleared in the eyes of the law, but accountability also means acknowledging the rhetoric that helped shape one of the nation’s most infamous wrongful convictions.
Dave Zweifel: Ron DeSantis’ cruel execution campaign
Florida has long had a high execution rate, but in January 2025, DeSantis, a Trump acolyte, began signing death warrants at an accelerated rate. What followed, Times reporter Pamela Colloff tells us, was the busiest period of executions in more than eight decades.
Lester Pines: Todd Blanche must be disbarred
Apparently, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was so entranced by the prospect of being able to shovel “real money” to his boss, patron and former client Donald Trump, that he ignored the ethical obligations that govern his conduct as a lawyer.
ACLU of Wisconsin: Files brief advocating for transgender students to use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity
NEW RICHMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a brief last Friday at the Western District of Wisconsin concerning a case in which a parent-led organization, New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools, are trying to push the New Richmond School
Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD warns of sophisticated email scams targeting injured workers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is alerting the public about a possible multi-state fraud scheme targeting injured workers in which fraudsters trick individuals into participating in fake worker’s compensation hearings, leading the injured worker to believe
Gov. Evers: Announces more than 23,400 State Park passes sold since launch of new Evers administration partnership between WisDot and DNR
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than 23,400 Wisconsin State Park passes have been purchased while Wisconsinites renewed their annual vehicle registration online under a new cross-agency initiative announced by the governor and the Evers Administration just last month. Thanks
MON News Summary: Gov. Evers backs Crowley in Democratic primary
TOP STORIES Gov. Tony Evers backs David Crowley in Democratic primary… [2 weeks after dropping out and endorsing Rodriguez, who suffered campaign finance woes and dropped her own bid last week,] Crowley reentered the state’s Democratic primary on Saturday …
Ratcliff campaign: Senator Melissa Ratcliff endorses David Crowley’s Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin
COTTAGE GROVE, WI – As Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-enters the race for governor, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) is announcing her endorsement of his campaign. Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove): “Wisconsin needs a leader like David
Roys campaign: Roys outlines plan to end voucher experiment
MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys released her plan to responsibly end vouchers as Wisconsin’s next governor. The plan is a commonsense approach to end taxpayer funding of unaccountable private schools and return our tax dollars to local public schools that
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT celebrates aircraft innovation, history during Aviation Week in Wisconsin
OSHKOSH, WI—Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed July 20-26, 2026, as Aviation Week in Wisconsin in recognition of the world’s largest air show and aviation celebration. This will be the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that takes place at