Jessica McBride: Post Maria Lazar rout: Diagnosing the problem
This is so much bigger than Maria Lazar or her campaign strategy.
Dave Zweifel: Thanks to Trump, we’re getting hosed at the pump
Ironically, it was the man who insisted that Americans continue to rely on carbon-emitting fossil fuel-guzzling engines who is responsible for making them more expensive and, for many families, even unaffordable.
Jerry Hanson: Walworth County ICE cooperation could victimize citizens
Walworth County deputies do not routinely determine the citizenship or immigration status of those in their custody before transferring them to ICE. ICE administrative warrants could easily sweep individuals into ICE custody who are here legally or have not violated immigration laws.
Sen. James: Announces retirement from Wisconsin State Senate
Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) is announcing that he will retire at the end of his term, and not seek reelection. “This journey of being a past 68th Assembly state representative and current state senator has been amazing. I had the
Rep. August: Thanks Rep. Scott Allen for his service to Wisconsin
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Scott Allen: “I want to thank Scott for his years of service to the people of Wisconsin and to the State Assembly. “Scott has served with honesty,
Tiffany campaign: Announces statewide ad buy highlighting key priorities for governor
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, announced a seven-figure statewide ad campaign across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The ad highlights his priorities to lower property taxes, cut red tape, and stop Wall Street from buying up homes and
Rep. Callahan: Announces campaign for re-election
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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Represents coalition of parents, taxpayers, and schools to protect choice program and taxpayers
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) represents a group of Wisconsin taxpayers, parents, and choice schools in a motion to intervene in Wisconsin PTA v. Wisconsin State Assembly. The complaint in that case seeks to have the judiciary
Common Cause Wisconsin: To push fair districts in special session
Madison, WI – As a supporter of independent redistricting commissions, Common Cause urges legislators to take today’s special session to create an independent redistricting commission seriously. “People are tired of political games at their expense, and partisan gerrymandering is at the top of that
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ad holds Van Orden accountable for voting to raise energy costs on Wisconsin families
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters today launched a new television ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes raising energy costs on Wisconsin families and urging him to stop increasing our costs. The
National Republican Congressional Committee: Launches Tax Day ad blitz highlighting Derrick Van Orden’s tax relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Tax Day, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertisement campaign highlighting how Derrick Van Orden has delivered real tax relief that puts more money back in the pockets of working Americans. “After years of Democrats squeezing working Americans
GenoPalate: Announces former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson has joined its Board of Advisors
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, April 14, 2026 — GenoPalate, a personalized nutrition company helping people turn their unique biological data into practical nutrition guidance, today announced that former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. Governor Thompson is one of the
Institute for Reforming Government: Files complaint over DPI’s secret meeting to lower testing standards
Action Could Lead to Court Striking Down DPI’s Lowered Test Score Standards DELAFIELD, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced on Tuesday that it filed a complaint to hold the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) accountable for its
Allen won’t seek reelection to the Assembly after losing Waukesha mayoral bid
GOP state Rep. Scott Allen announced today he won’t seek reelection after losing a bid for Waukesha mayor last week.
Rep. Allen: Taking a sabbatical from elected office
Waukesha – State Representative Scott Allen announced today that he will be taking a sabbatical from elected office and will not seek reelection to the State Assembly this fall. Allen was elected in 2014 and has been re-elected every two