Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Announce new allocation plan for housing tax credit
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced the final 2025-2026 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP is the plan for administering federal and state tax credits that finance low- to
Madison Ald. Govindarajan: Statement on joint City-UW student housing market study
MADISON, WI – Earlier this week, the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison released the Student Housing Market and Affordability Analysis. Alder Govindarajan was a leading member of this group, and released the following statement:“We now know exactly
Tim Cullen: Book excerpt: ‘Wisconsin Gerrymandering: The Fight for Permanent Fair Maps and Why it Matters’
The history of gerrymandering in Wisconsin is almost as twisted as a gerrymandered map can be, but former Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Tim Cullen traces what he calls the “abuse of power” practice in Wisconsin back to Territorial Days in this excerpt from his new Little Creek Press history, “Wisconsin Gerrymandering: The Fight for Permanent Fair Maps and Why it Matters.”
William Osmulski: MacIver Report podcast: How Kamala wins in November and how to stop it
In this episode of the MacIver Report, time travel with the MacIver staff to Nov. 6th, where Kamala Harris just won the presidency. How did this happen? What did Republicans get wrong? Can this future be avoided?
Dan Shafer: On Kamala Harris’ terrific nomination speech, and the privilege and responsibility of being an American
Harris, with a look to the future: “With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past.”
Harris campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s upcoming visit to De Pere
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s planned visit to De Pere on Wednesday, where he is expected to talk about the economy and energy – just days after
Jarrett Brown: How ObamaCare saved my life and protected my future
From recent personal experience, I can confirm that the ACA is a “really big deal” because it saved my life and protected my future.
Rob Rasmussen: Credit Card Competition Act bad for small business, puts security at risk
The bill is being presented as a winning option for the US economy, but small businesses will be the biggest losers while large retailers stand to gain the most.
Harris campaign: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren tours Wisconsin to highlight VP Harris’ Plan to lower costs
Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren kicked off her two-day tour of Wisconsin to campaign for Team Harris-Walz with stops in Grafton and Manitowoc. In Grafton, Senator Warren rallied voters around Vice President Harris’ record on lowering costs for hard working Wisconsin
Marquette University: Lemonis Center for Student Success opens its doors to students at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE — On the first day of classes, the Lemonis Center for Student Success at Marquette University officially opened its doors to students, contributing to Marquette’s student success strategy of building a culture of mentorship and engagement “from first day
Greens slam Dems after SCOWIS rejects suit seeking to block Stein from presidential ballot
The state Supreme Court refused to hear the suit filed by a staffer with the Democratic National Committee arguing the Greens were ineligible to place a candidate on the Wisconsin ballot. The court’s ruling didn’t offer any rationale other than plaintiff David Strange “is not entitled to the relief he seeks.”
TUE AM Update: WEC to certify presidential candidates for fall ballot
From WisPolitics … — The Elections Commission meets today to certify candidates for Wisconsin’s presidential ballot. Ahead of the meeting, agency staff recommended commissioners approve eight candidates: Kamala Harris as the Dem nominee for president; Donald Trump as the GOP
Primaries set the stage for fall legislative battles
In the Assembly, it’s about control. In the Senate, it’s about setting the stage for 2026. Insiders are watching more than a dozen fall races under new maps to see if: Republicans can keep legislative control for another two years;
MON PM Update: Greens slam Dems after SCOWIS rejects suit seeking to block Stein from presidential ballot
From WisPolitics … — The co-chair of the Wisconsin Green Party slammed a DNC effort to keep Jill Stein off the state’s presidential ballot as a “high risk, zero benefit action” that would likely cost Kamala Harris votes. The state
Talking Trade with Judith Pryor, Export-Import Bank of the United States
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features banking insights from Judith Pryor, first vice president and vice chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors.