WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the Dem field for Wisconsin governor
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Democrats running for Wisconsin governor and those who may yet join the race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
George Mitchell: School choice outperforms — again
Continuing a record dating to the late 2010s, private choice students scored higher, on average, on state tests than comparable groups of public school students. Furthermore, choice students outscored all public students on the college-readiness ACT exam.
Patrick McIlheran: Post-Kirk assassination, Wisconsin needs to teach difference between words and bullets, says prof
Silence after attack on the soul of universities puts too much at risk.
Matt Rothschild: Trump is creating the blueprint for a police state
On Sept. 25, Donald Trump issued a memorandum entitled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” It’s concerning.
Scott Gordon: Wisconsin’s elected officials need to put themselves on the line
Get disruptive, get arrested, get creative, but don’t play along with fascism.
Jamie Stiehm: America’s Caesar, but without the guts
United States senators might note that Julius Caesar did not seize power as much as the Roman Senate ceded power to him.
David Blaska: Big gummint meets its day of reckoning
No Dane County government shutdown but how about a slow down?
Crowley campaign: Democratic Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood, endorses David Crowley for governor
MILWAUKEE – Today, Democratic Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood announced his endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin. Rep. Haywood highlighted Crowley’s success working with the legislature and delivering real resources
Association of Equipment Manufacturers: Urge Wisconsin lawmakers to vote in support of Dairy Innovation Fund legislation
MILWUAKEE, WI – Equipment manufacturers are calling on members of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue to vote in support of new legislation that would establish a Dairy Innovation Fund (SB 323) to support the state’s small and mid-sized dairy farms.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Waterfowl hunters can help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds migratory bird hunters that they are essential partners in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species during the fall hunting seasons. The steps hunters take before leaving boat launches or access
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Post-pandemic, a partial turnaround for educator turnover in Wisconsin
The rate at which Wisconsin public school teachers left their districts has declined since its pandemic peak but remained elevated in the 2024-25 school year, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. And, principal and superintendent turnover has not stabilized,
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Highlights, celebrates manufacturers during manufacturing month
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month – today – as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and
Evers says executive action ‘very possible’ in response to federal government shutdown
The Dem guv also said during a stop in Brown Deer that he was “absolutely” comfortable with Dems holding out for an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits in exchange for agreeing to an extension of funding for the federal government.
World Dairy Expo: Recipients of the Inaugural Doug Willams Booth Awards
MADISON, Wis. – More than 450 companies from across the globe traveled to attend and showcase new technologies at the 2025 World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Representatives from 39 states and 15 countries visited with Expo attendees, taking advantage of
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Celebrate Wisconsin farmers this fall
MADISON, Wis. – Fall is a great time in Wisconsin for many reasons—one being fall agricultural tourism, or “agritourism.” Wisconsinites flock to farms across the state for wagon rides, apple cider donuts, and elaborate corn mazes. The experience of fall