Gov. Evers: Releases 2026 State of the State Address excerpts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2026 State of the State address. The governor will deliver his State of the State address tonight, Tues.,
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for
Rep. Vining: We must pass postpartum Medicaid expansion–NOW.
MADISON – Today Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) spoke at a press conference ahead of the February 17th Assembly floor session, calling for the passage of postpartum Medicaid expansion. Assembly Democrats also called on Assembly Republicans to focus on issues that
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development provides funding for sewer system upgrades in Gillett
(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades. “This investment towards
Jones campaign: Madison Teachers Union endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court. MTI becomes the first labor
Tiffany campaign: Announces statewide ad buy to end utility sticker shock and lower costs
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2
Wisconsin Environmental Health Network: To host health & environment conference at University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum
MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic
Steven Walters: Small set of counties could pick Democratic candidate for governor
Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Isaiah Ness: Wisconsin’s unfolding energy crisis — data centers, AI, and who really pays
Investment and economic development are often framed as unequivocal wins, but energy infrastructure is different. If built without foresight, the consequences will reshape the future.
Kurt Bauer: Wisconsin lags on taxes, workforce, education
WMC Foundation report clearly shows that Wisconsin is not where we need to be on the metrics that matter
Goldy Brown III: Wisconsin should join others in appointing top education official
As education authority returns to the states, WI should appoint its superintendent. Today, 38 states appoint their top education official, reflecting recognition that the role is executive in nature.
Tom Still: New uses for old mines? It’s worth pursuing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s lead and zinc mines played out long ago as sources of lead and zinc, but what if some took on a second life as a source of so-called “rare earth” minerals with properties that underlie many modern technologies?
LaKeshia Myers: Of mules and men: Black women
According to recent research, Black women are the most educated demographic in America, outpacing all other groups in college enrollment and degree attainment. We show up. We do the work. We earn the credentials. And then we watch corner offices fill with people who look nothing like us.
Jim Crist: Elections have been hijacked by the rich
Just as we did in the late 1800s, during the last Gilded Age, we need to create a populist/progressive alliance. Today’s Democratic Party is controlled by affluent urbanites who have little in common with regular Americans.
Spencer Black: Unpopular Trump tries to rig the election
All signs point to a historic repudiation of MAGA Republicans at the ballot box in November. Like any wannabe dictator, Trump seeks to deny the people the chance to limit his power and repudiate his leadership.