Dave Zweifel: Chicago dust storm a harbinger of things to come
The Chicago Tribune informed us the next day that the last dust storm to hit Chicago occurred on May 31, 1985 — and the last one of this kind of magnitude in Chicago happened during those Dust Bowl days in the early to mid-1930s.
Steve Rankin: Bicyclists in Wisconsin are second class citizens
If you are on two wheels when you are killed, you are guilty until proven innocent.
Jamie Stiehm: Trump plans to steal land follow presidential tradition
Trump, a mogul and dealmaker, aims to acquire Canada, Greenland and Gaza. Are these far-fetched whims? No.
John Torinus: GOP on Ukraine: dumb, dumber, dumbest
Our self-anointed master deal-maker, President Donald Trump, gave away the store when he told Vladimir Putin at the get-go that he could keep the land he seized in Ukraine as part of a Trumpian peace deal. With that concession in hand, Putin did not decrease the hostilities against Ukraine; he ramped up his aggression to expand the seized territory.
Bruce Murphy: 54% in U.S. disapprove of Trump
New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Opposes Wisconsin SB 28
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) does not support or endorse Wisconsin SB 28, the “Right Of First Refusal” bill. The LPWI believes that competition, not government mandates and protected monopolies, is the true path to affordability and accountability. “With the introduction
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wear a life jacket, boat responsibly this holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all residents and visitors planning water activities as part of their Memorial Day weekend to wear their life jackets whenever on water. The DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling
Evers, GOP leaders met twice on budget
Dem Gov. Tony Evers met twice with GOP legislative leaders this week as budget talks have ramped up, according to multiple sources.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Christian man fired for religious beliefs
The News: WILL has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) on behalf of Spencer Wimmer, a devout Christian, who was fired by Generac Power Systems, Inc. (“Generac”) after sharing his Christian beliefs on gender identity
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff for Memorial Day
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #263 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 26, 2025, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor
FRI AM Update: Johnson wants Biden administration members to testify on former president’s cognitive decline
Subscribers: There will be no WisPolitics subscriber products Monday due to Memorial Day. Delivery will resume Tuesday. Thank you for subscribing! From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, wants 28 members of former Joe Biden’s administration to voluntarily
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of EMS professionals who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #262 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 24, 2025, as a mark of respect for the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Requests transparency from Biden cabinet officials regarding the former president’s cognitive decline
Contact: Press@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“the Subcommittee”), sent letters to 28 former Biden Cabinet members regarding their knowledge of President Biden’s cognitive and health decline during his time in office and while
Power Wisconsin Forward: Condemns PSC decision to approve $1.5 billion in methane gas projects
PSC decision undermines Wisconsinites’ health and financial well-being, andundermines Governor Tony Evers and the State’s commitment to 100% carbon free electricity by 2050. MILWAUKEE – Power Wisconsin Forward, a statewide coalition of clean energy and environmental organizations, strongly condemned the
Rep. Billings: Statement on child care investment
Madison – This morning, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation aimed at lowering the cost of child care and ensuring that child care facilities remain open, adequately funded, and effectively operated. Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Ranking Member of the Assembly Committee