Wisconsin Association of Scholars: Rothman firing: Statement
The recent decision by the Wisconsin Universities Board of Regents to terminate System President Jay Rothman represents a significant shift in leadership for the University of Wisconsin system. The action was taken without a public justification and without affording President
Law Forward: Representing a cross-partisan group of plaintiffs, moves to strike down Wisconsin’s fusion voting ban, calling 1897 law a partisan power grab that violates the state constitution
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of the aspiring centrist political party United Wisconsin, and a cross-partisan group of Wisconsin voters, Law Forward has filed a motion for summary judgment in Dane County Circuit Court, asking the court to declare Wisconsin’s
WisDems Disability Caucus: Hosting statewide forum with governor candidates
April 13, 2026, Madison, Wisconsin The WisDems Disability Caucus will host a gubernatorial forum on Monday, April 20th at 6:30 pm. This virtual event will give voters an opportunity to hear from candidates and ask questions related to disability issues.
Cooke campaign: Unions rally around Rebecca Cooke
Iron Workers, CWA, and Machinists endorse Rebecca Cooke to flip WI-03 EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District added to her strong labor backing with endorsements from the Iron Workers Locals 383 and
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Value judgment: A look at property assessment in Milwaukee County
Current approach has cost upsides, but may affect assessment accuracy, uniformity Milwaukee County municipalities may stand to benefit by working collaboratively to conduct property assessments, either with an in-house or contract assessor, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. Milwaukee
Alyza D. Lewin: Wisconsin adopting IHRA definition of antisemitism is commendable
The IHRA definition is critical to protecting Jews from contemporary antisemitism. It explicitly states it is not antisemitic to criticize actions or policies of the Israeli government.
UW-Stout: Music to honor a master: Ukulele building kits by UW-Stout engineering students are in homage to alum Kuboyama
Menomonie, Wis. – A small black case rests atop a filing cabinet in Assistant Professor Kevin Dietsche’s office. He opens the case and begins strumming a ukulele. The soft music fills the office. Dietsche, an engineering technology instructor at University
Alderman Bauman: State DOT must step in to ensure proper security at Intermodal Station
For many years, the downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station has been plagued by a wide variety of security and maintenance issues. Last week’s incident, in which a person was sexually assaulted and then security personnel fired a gunshot to ward off
Acuity: Earns 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Acuity has been named a 2026 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics winner, one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing companies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to integrity and ethical business practices. The BBB Torch Award for Ethics
WPHCA: Celebrates end-of-session health policy advances
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), on behalf of the state’s Community Health Centers (CHCs), celebrates the conclusion of the legislative session and enactment of essential bipartisan health legislation that will improve the well-being of Wisconsinites
Samer Alatout: UW must respond to state law on speech
Existing anti-discrimination laws already provide robust protections against harassment and exclusion on the basis of religion. The IHRA framework does more than extend those protections. It regulates political speech.
Brian Fraley: Government Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Committee wants answers from DPI
State lawmakers will hold a public hearing Wednesday to examine the Department of Public Instruction’s administration of student assessment contracts and associated expenditures.
Richard Moore: How to cut state spending, really
An amendment capping spending growth. An amendment restoring legislative oversight of rulemaking. Mandatory sunsets. Reining in the counties and towns. The state has plenty of ways to cut state spending.
John Nichols: Just how big could Democrats win in 2026?
The results from an important race in Wisconsin this week suggest the Republicans could be in very big trouble.
David Blaska: Waukesha County is RINO country
Three days after an abortion-without-limits lobbyist won election, we’re thinking even Trump-Only Republicans should welcome back into the party a few more RINOs like Brian Hagedorn on Wisconsin’s supposedly non-partisan Supreme Court.