National Republican Congressional Committee: Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge can’t pick a side in the Democrat civil war
Democrats are in open revolt and Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge can’t decide whether they stand with so-called “leader” Hakeem Jeffries or the far-left radical socialists now calling the shots. As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders publicly shame Jeffries for not endorsing their radical ally
Sen. Wimberger: Audit of DPI’s financial oversight exposes significant delays, lack of action
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released Report 25-24, revealing shortcomings in how the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) collects, processes, and addresses annual financial
Woller campaign: Assistant District Attorney Shawn Woller announces candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1
JUNEAU, Wis. — Dodge County Assistant District Attorney Shawn Woller today announced his candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1, seeking to succeed the Honorable Judge Brian Pfitzinger, who will retire at the end of his term in 2026
Rep Haywood: Co-authors legislation to regulate sports wagering
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, as part of a bipartisan group of legislators, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) introduced LRB-4723/1, which would bring Wisconsin in alignment with 39 other states that have legal sports wagering. The bill excludes a sports wager conducted under certain
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 17
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.
State Senate Democratic Committee: In The News: Wisconsin Republicans starve our public schools of crucial funding, leading to higher property taxes
MADISON, WI –. On October 15th, Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction informed school districts across the state of the upcoming changes to general aid funding. The unfortunate reality of this news was that over 70% of our state’s school districts will be
Old World Wisconsin: Announces Home for the Holidays Gingerbread House Contest
EAGLE, Wis. – Get ready to whisk up some holiday magic! Old World Wisconsin is calling all bakers, builders and history lovers to join the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest during their annual Home for the Holidays celebration this December. Transform
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss candidates running for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the candidates running in the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Ruth Conniff: Ben Wikler isn’t running for governor, but he has a few ideas about Wisconsin’s political future
Despite his decision, Wikler is still involved in politics behind the scenes, raising money and helping create an infrastructure to support his party’s eventual nominee for governor as well as Democrats who are trying to win seats in the Legislature and in Congress.
Mark Lisheron: Claims of data center water use are laughably wrong
Lake Michigan not imperiled by water needs
Sarah Beckman: State budget was a milestone for Wisconsin childcare industry. We need long-term fixes.
This budget reflects the commitment to children who will arrive at kindergarten ready to learn, to parents who can stay in the workforce, and to communities that will thrive as a result.
Bill Franks: Group Health Cooperative must recognize vote and end discriminatory practices
We are demanding that the GHC board act upon the unanimous voice of its own diverse members. They must recognize the union immediately, come clean on their anti-union activities and regain the trust of membership by democratizing the cooperative again.
Gregory Humphrey: Children’s public school lunches should be free
Growing up in a home with limited means should have no bearing on making sure the kid has a hot lunch with fellow classmates. As such, the rest of us must find a way to best educate and uplift our youth. That means fully supporting the free meals program.
Scott Walker: Jay Jones texts show folly of public figures letting loose
Messages on private text chains have driven several news stories over the past few weeks. The lesson here is a simple truth: Don’t say things privately that you would be embarrassed to say in front of the whole world.
Jamie Stiehm: Donald Trump and Diane Keaton: boomer opposites
A man and woman, each 79, are in the news this week: President Donald Trump and movie star Diane Keaton. Could they be more different?