WisDems: Democrats highlight effects of government shutdown across the state, discuss impacts of potential ACA cuts on Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — This week, former CMS Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, former CMS Director, and emergency medicine physician Dr. Chris Ford, laid out the stakes of the GOP shutdown, including how this could force nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites to deal with skyrocketing health
The Creative Company: New report exposes rural legal access crisis, highlights community solutions
WISCONSIN (Oct. 24, 2025) — For millions of Americans living in rural communities, access to civil legal help is out of reach, according to a report released Wednesday by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The report, “Justice Where We Live: Promising Practices from
Gov Evers: Trump Administration denies federal disaster request for communities impacted by August sever weather, Gov. Evers to appeal decision to ensure communities get the support they need
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. In response, the governor announced he
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on Green Tier application for inland packaging
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests public comments on the two Green Tier applications for Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC (Inland). The applications cover Inland’s Neenah and La Crosse facilities, respectively. If accepted, the proposal would allow
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss legislation to allow early processing of absentee ballots
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Mike Nichols: Reckless Milwaukee drivers pushing conservatives out of traditional lane
Camera culture is becoming even more pervasive.
Tom Still: Six forces shaping Wisconsin’s economy
A mix of internal and external trends are shaping Wisconsin’s economy in myriad ways. Here is a half-dozen to keep in mind.
Jerry Huffman: How would Norman Rockwell paint No Kings Day?
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Norman Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists, would have had a great time last weekend in Wisconsin. Portraits of Rockwell’s generation
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October as Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin. “Personal financial literacy is a life skill we are
Healthy Wisconsin Alliance: Two-thirds of WI voters more likely to support candidates that support hospitals
MADISON, Wis. —New data from the Platform Communications’ Badger Battleground Poll indicates Wisconsin voters are more likely to favor candidates who stand up for hospital funding. Two-thirds (66%) of all voters said they would be more likely to vote for a candidate
Scott Walker: The great ‘No Kings’ irony
The left fails to see that no dictator would allow protests.
Jerry Hanson: Our democracy cannot survive
Our Democracy cannot survive one man rule that serves only himself and the needs of those who voted for him.
Gregory Humphrey: Destruction of White House East Wing proves Donald Trump doesn’t care for our values
The destruction of the East Wing is a slap in the face of historians, architects, and everyday citizens who see value in remembering where we came from.
Dave Zweifel: Don’t let public’s window into government close
Jon Henkes, WisconsinEye’s president, explained that it’s not just a media outlet. It’s a movement to guard the fundamental right of every Wisconsinite to see, hear and evaluate the actions of elected officials.
Braiya Nolan: Public needed straight answers when tap water unsafe. It got jargon instead.
The true crisis in Williams Bay may not be the water, but a lack of information. It should not take a scientist to understand and access the village’s water quality and public health information.