Jeremiah Mosteller: Federal prosecutors in Madison have stopped prosecuting cannabis offenses
Data from the United States Sentencing Commission shows that Wisconsin’s two federal court districts treat cannabis differently.
Bill Kaplan: What’s coming next, speak up
Senate Republicans are pretending that extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts will cost nothing. Sprinkling fairy dust doesn’t change a lie.
Michelle Bryant: Unreciprocated solidarity: Black and brown communities
Many African Americans find themselves grappling with a familiar frustration: being called upon to stand in solidarity with others, while often feeling abandoned when it is our turn to receive reciprocal support.
Noria Doyle: Why the unchecked power and tactics of ICE under Trump have earned comparisons to secret police
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not a secret police force, not yet. But recent actions taken by ICE under Donald Trump’s regime raise urgent and unavoidable parallels.
John Nichols: The pope refused to look away from Palestine
Amid so much pain and so much crude political maneuvering by U.S. and Israeli leaders, the pontiff focused on the humanity of Palestinians.
Forward Latino: Mourns the passing of his holiness Pope Francis
Press Release, Forward Latino Mourns the Passing fo Pope Francis, April 21, 2025Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new
Gov. Evers: And DNR kick off Earth Week by encouraging Wisconsinites to take action to celebrate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off Earth Week and joined the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in inviting Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Day all week long by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water, and take small steps
Bates campaign: LaToya Bates announces campaign for State Assembly
Mayville, Wisconsin, April 18, 2025 LaToya Bates announced her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly to represent district 37, which includes northern Dodge, southern Fond du Lac and a small portion of eastern Columbia county. Bates anticipates a rematch against incumbent
Packers’ Murphy tells ‘UpFront’ NFL ‘embracing’ Green Bay ahead of draft
“I think because of that it means more to the community, particularly in terms of economic impact and the long legacy that this might leave for Wisconsin and Green Bay,” Murphy said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We’ll have a lot of people, we think 250,000, and you can see behind us the stage is really impressive.”
MON AM Update: Packers’ Murphy tells ‘UpFront’ NFL ‘embracing’ Green Bay ahead of draft
From WisPolitics … — Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the NFL is “embracing” Green Bay ahead of hosting the NFL Draft in the league’s smallest market beginning Thursday. “I think because of that it means more to the
AFP-WI: Responds to Wisconsin Supreme Court’s partial veto ruling
Madison, WI – Today, the progressive majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike veto, giving the governor the power to effectively transform legislation for centuries. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) responded to this
U.S. Sen. Johnson: And Baldwin renew bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) announced they renewed their agreement establishing the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to provide recommendations for nominations during the 119th Congress for U.S. Attorneys and federal judicial positions.
Dept. of Transportation: Honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for exceptional service
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) honored Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, inspectors and civilian staff for outstanding service at the State Patrol Award Ceremony held today in Wisconsin Dells. This year, 39 awards were presented to State Patrol employees who
Wisconsin Public Education Network: Statement from WPEN and WAES leaders on DPI compliance announcement
Statement from Wisconsin Public Education Network Executive Director Heather DuBois Bourenane and Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent School President Sandy Whisler on DPI refusal to comply with federal “compliance request” that would force them to violate existing law: “We applaud Superintendent
Dept. of Children and Families: Lieutenant Governor, DCF Secretary celebrate nine awardees for their leadership and service to families
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored nine individuals and teams today at the 2025 Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the Pyle Center as part of Wisconsin’s proclaimed