Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 28
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the surge in early voting ahead of Tuesday’s election, the latest on the state Supreme Court and state schools superintendent races, the voter ID amendment on the ballot and more.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the race for state schools superintendent
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the race to lead the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction between incumbent Jill Underly and education consultant Brittany Kinser. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Gov. Evers: Takes action on six bills
Governor signs bills to continue efforts combatting the opioid epidemic, support Tribal governments, provide wage increases for certain public employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, marking the first bill action of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. The bills signed by the governor today include continuing the succes… Please log in to access subscriber
WisDems: Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair condemns Elon Musk’s blatantly illegal vote-buying scheme to save Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions
Scott Walker: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race is pivotal to upholding common-sense governing
Judges are trying to block the will of the majority of us who voted for President Donald Trump.
Ruth Conniff: Money floods Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race as voters weigh in on the destruction of everything
We are well on our way to becoming a nation of feudal serfs to Elon Musk.
Gov. Evers: Slams new Trump administration attempt to recklessly gut over $210 million for Wisconsin to help support mental and behavioral health, prevent substance abuse, and strengthen local EMS
Trump Administration plans to recklessly cut millions in already approved federal funding aimed at improving health and safety in communities across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the latest move by President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration
David Voelker: Elon Musk petition in Wisconsin Supreme Court races makes mockery of free speech
What does it say about Elon Musk’s attitude toward our democracy that he is trying to buy off voters?
Patrick McIlheran: Kinser DPI victory would alter decades-long trend
Union-backed candidates have won state superintendent job over and over.
Steven Walters: Why you’re voting on a photo ID constitutional change
In order to cast a ballot in Wisconsin you must show a photo ID. That’s due to a law, not a constitutional mandate.
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates World Doula week
MADISON, WI –Every year from March 22 to March 28, the global community recognizes the contributions of doulas through the observance of World Doula Week. On the final day of World Doula Week 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the
Bruce Murphy: How federal education cuts will hurt Wisconsin
Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.
John Nichols: Robert McChesney, the great champion of journalism and democracy, has died
The academic and activist inspired generations of people to challenge corporate power and support a media reform movement that lives on.
Institute for Reforming Government Press: Gov. Evers vetoes AB1, cementing lower standards he first opposed
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), supported AB1’s return to high academic benchmarks on state tests. Despite stating in the past that he opposed Superintendent Jill Underly’s lowering of standards,
FRI News Summary: President Trump holds tele-town hall to encourage Wisconsinites to vote for Brad Schimel
TOP STORIES Trump in public call urges Wisconsinites to support Brad Schimel in Supreme Court race… “I know you feel it’s local, but it’s not. It’s really much more than local,” Trump said in the 10-minute call. “The whole country’s