Angela Lang: Cherry-picked cases, irrelevant narratives and the recent history of Wisconsin Supreme Court races
Whether through misleading arguments, frustrating questions on “electability” or problematic tough-on-crime ads, campaigns for state Supreme Court have gone in a troubling direction.
Hadley Ott: The governor’s lead pipe record
After six years in office, Evers has consistently argued that the removal of lead pipes is a top health priority, but has failed to offer a clear and strategic plan to achieve this objective.
John Nichols: Pocan town meeting packed as Republicans dodge constituents
Belmont, Wisconsin, hadn’t been all that close to the political action since it briefly served in 1836 as the first capital of the Wisconsin Territory. But on Saturday, the quiet village of 989 people felt like the hottest spot on the political map.
Michelle Bryant: We shall overcome
Resilience in the face of Trump’s leadership
Bill Berry: The sound of Musk’s chainsaw echoes in the national forests
If the additional Forest Service cuts of 7,000 are added to the approximate 3,400 employees already shed, it would amount to more than a third of the workforce. At the same time, Trump has touted a plan to mow down millions of acres of National Forest trees.
John Torinus: Trump/Musk open gates for Asian carp
Construction of the barrier needed to prevent invasive Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan and causing irreversible damage to the fragile ecosystem of the Great Lakes has been put on hold out of uncertainty over whether the federal government will make good on its commitment to fund its share of the project.
Paul Fanlund: The optimism and wisdom of Heather Cox Richardson
Her simple truths about Ukraine make Trump’s lie that Ukraine started the war with Russia sound even more preposterous, his distortions and demagoguery about the conflict more apparent.
Sen. Jacque, Rep. Kitchens, community: Look forward to spring re-opening of Potawatomi Tower
NE WI lawmakers urged Gov. Evers to repair and preserve historic Door County structure MADISON… The imminent reopening of the Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower is a tribute to area citizens and local governments coming together to make their voices
Crawford campaign: Bipartisan business leaders: Wisconsin businesses need Supreme Court guided by common sense, not partisanship
“We encourage you to cast your vote for Crawford, which is a vote for our economy and a vote to keep Washington politics out of Wisconsin courts.” MADISON, Wis. — A bipartisan coalition of business leaders has endorsed Judge Susan
TUE News Summary: Cooke launches 3rd CD bid to unseat Van Orden
TOP STORIES Cooke launches bid to unseat Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin battleground seat… formally announce her campaign at a farm in Chippewa Falls on Tuesday morning. … believes key issues like health care costs and women’s reproductive rights “only
WisGOP: Will Rebecca Cooke ever get tired of losing?
MADISON, Wis. — Today, two-time loser Rebecca Cooke announced her bid for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District against incumbent Congressman Derrick Van Orden. “Two-time loser Rebecca Cooke is making a third attempt at running for Congress after losing to Derrick Van Orden. 2026
NRCC: Radical Rebecca Cooke will lose again
Sleazy political activist Rebecca Cooke announced she will be running again to lose Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. “Certified loser Rebecca Cooke was already rejected by Wisconsinites twice and will lose again in 2026. Voters are well aware that she is
U.S. Sen. Baldwin & colleagues: Push back on Trump administration’s claims that cutting 83,000 VA employees will have no impact on veterans’ care & benefits
“We will make sure the public knows the truth – that cutting back to 2019 staffing levels means firing over 18,000 nurses, ten percent of the VA police force, nearly 10,000 schedulers, and more than thirty percent of the Veterans
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Actions have consequences
In a move that surprised nobody who has been paying attention, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) under direction of Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposed a 25% surcharge on all electricity exported to the United States on Monday. The province
Fair Wisconsin: Testifies in opposition to anti-trans legislation on college athletes
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities in opposition to AB 102, a bill that would ban trans female athletes from playing in college sports at any level, including intramural. In addition to mobilizing