Dan O’Donnell: The crass politics of hunger
In the midst of the government shutdown, only Governor Evers can decide how the state spends its remaining $373 million, and thus far, he has decided that he won’t spend it helping hungry Wisconsinites.
Paul Fanlund: This time, the Democrats are ‘in array’
For one year with Donald Trump being more destructive than even pessimists feared, we have been consistently told how Democrats are in utter disarray. Tuesday’s election flipped that script, with resounding victories in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, California and elsewhere.
David Blaska: Learning all the wrong lessons in all the wrong places
Let’s not get carried away. Democrats won three Democrat strongholds Tuesday night: New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City. Let the church bells ring!
Bruce Murphy: Ron Johnson’s new conspiracy theory
Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.
Judith Davidoff: ‘The 100 deadly words’
Nonprofit groups navigate the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity and equity.
Gregory Humphrey: The penny is proof process of governing matters
The abrupt end of the U.S. penny in the way Trump did it, offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of skirting established government processes.
Lawmakers unanimously approve audit of DPI policies on revoking, suspending teacher licenses
The proposed audit was prompted by a media report finding DPI had investigated more than 200 teachers, aides, substitutes and administrators between 2018 and 2023 following accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors.
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Marinette County
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Niagara that occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. At approximately 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday,
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on competing Knowles-Nelson reauthorization bills
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing on AB 612, the trailer bill that was referenced in AB 315, but had yet to be introduced when AB 315 was taken up
We Energies: Announces major expansion plan to strengthen Wisconsin’s power grid
MILWAUKEE — We Energies has filed plans with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to add nearly 3 gigawatts of new energy capacity to the state’s power grid. This expansion includes a significant amount of new renewable energy and battery
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Families Supporting Families Awards
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates the Family Voices of Wisconsin for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their
Sen. Jacque: Bill making English official state language passes committee
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to adopting English as the official state language. Authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Dave Murphy (Hortonville), Assembly Bill 377, which would make English the official state language, passed the
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Families Supporting Families awards
(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.) for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand
Protect Our Care: Congressman Mark Pocan calls on the GOP to end their health care shutdown
Main Street Alliance, Opportunity Wisconsin, and Protect Our Care unite to hold Republican controlled Congress accountable for forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for healthcare MADISON – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan was joined by two of his constituents at Cadre
Democratic Party of Dodge County: Open house today in Beaver Dam. WisDems Chair, Devin Remiker speaks at 6pm
The Democratic Party of Dodge County has opened a year-round office in Beaver Dam. Party leaders believe the move solidifies their commitment to being the party of progress in their area. An open house will be held from 5-8 pm