Scott Walker: Rogue judges are not above the law
Wisconsin Supreme Court removed the argument that Judge Hannah Dugan was some kind of hero.
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Re-asserts desire for “Defend The Guard” legislation
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI), at their annual convention last weekend, renewed their desire to see the Wisconsin Legislature return control of deployments of Wisconsin National Guard troops to the Governor unless a formal declaration of war has been passed by Congress.
Dan Knodl: Governor Evers and Supreme Court play as legislators
A healthy democracy relies on process, balance, and respect for the distinct roles each branch of government plays.
Paul Fanlund: Numbers suggest Madison is failing its Black residents
Black people in the city have a shorter average life expectancy than the national average — 72.6 years versus 74.9 years nationally. That is according to the “Black Progress Index,” a sophisticated Brookings database available online.
Tony Wied: Bipartisan bill helps fix gap in obstetrics care for women in rural areas
Equipping more rural healthcare facilities to provide labor and delivery services means shorter travel times and reduced risks for both mothers and their babies.
Gov. Evers: Orders the flags to half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #258 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 4, 2025, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of
Wyatt Eichholz: Milwaukee rents in national spotlight; rent caps not the solution
Economic theory and history show they instead limit supply and raise costs.
Washington County Exec Schoemann registers ‘26 guv bid
Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, Schoemann, 43, is the first Republican to formally register in the race for Wisconsin governor.
Williams campaign: Jake Williams launches re-election campaign for chair of young democrats of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI — Jake Williams announced today that he is officially launching his campaign for re-election as Chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin; reaffirming his commitment to empowering young people, strengthening grassroots organizing, and expanding Democratic influence across
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions April 2025
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Democracy Defensive Project: WI voters show bipartisan support for early absentee ballot processing in new poll
76 percent of Wisconsin voters strongly or somewhat favor verifying and tabulating absentee ballots one day earlier WISCONSIN – WTMJ: A new poll reveals that Wisconsin voters across party lines favor allowing election officials to process absentee ballots before Election Day
Clark County judge tells WisPolitics she’s passing on Supreme Court bid in ‘26
Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette is passing on a run for state Supreme Court next year, telling WisPolitics in a statement that 2026 “is not the best time to pursue a seat on the state’s highest court.”
FRI AM Update: Clark County judge tells WisPolitics she’s passing on Supreme Court bid in ‘26
From WisPolitics … — Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette is passing on a run for state Supreme Court next year, telling WisPolitics in a statement that 2026 “is not the best time to pursue a seat on the state’s
THU PM Update: Schoemann registers ‘26 guv bid
From WisPolitics … — Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, who has a “summer kickoff cookout” scheduled Sunday, has registered his campaign committee with the state to run for governor next year. WisPolitics first reported earlier this week on Schoemann’s kickoff
Gov. Evers: Appoints three regents to the UW Board of Regents
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents naming Regents Tom Palzewicz, Linda Terwilliger, and Noah Fritz. The appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of three former appointees’ terms that expire May 1, 2025. “We are in a make-or-break moment