John Imes: Federal climate rollback tests Wisconsin’s clean energy momentum
What happens next will be determined less by national rhetoric and more by decisions made at the Public Service Commission, in county zoning hearings and in legislative debates at the Capitol. The federal rollback raises real risks, but it also clarifies where leadership is needed most: here at home.
JB Van Hollen: Wisconsin risks an unfair monopoly on online sports betting
New polling shows Wisconsinites are skeptical of the Legislature’s current plan, and for good reason.
Glenn Grothman: People with disabilities in Wisconsin deserve real work
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay wages based on an individual’s productivity when a disability significantly limits the ability to perform job tasks at a typical pace. The point of 14(c) isn’t the wage — it’s the opportunity. It opens the door to work for people who would otherwise be shut out entirely.
Michelle Bryant: The Epstein files: Why ignoring them is a moral and political failure
The suffering of women and girls, from across the globe, can never be dismissed as a mere “distraction.”
John Nichols: Ron Johnson vs. the First Amendment
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson swore an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” But the Republican from Oshkosh shows few signs that he takes seriously what is supposed to be a solemn commitment.
Chad Alan Goldberg: Wisconsin must define antisemitism
Gov. Tony Evers and our state legislators should not be afraid of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism. It’s high time that our state joins most other states in adopting it.
Paul Fanlund: A Georgia Democrat finds the perfect way to talk to voters
Before you can do anything, help anyone, you have to, you know, actually win elections. Sounding more like Georgia Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff might help.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on updated water condition lists and TMDLs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that more than 80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers recently assessed are attaining water quality standards, continuing a trend of improved surface water quality across the state. The Clean
Dept. of Transportation: It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s Spring Primary Election
Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Election is Tuesday (Feb. 17) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles
LeMahieu tells ‘UpFront’ ‘quite a few’ Assembly Republicans back his rebate plan
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, left out of talks between Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, says his pitch to give Wisconsinites rebate checks has support from some GOP Assembly reps.
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Coalition of Wisconsin’s Ag, labor and business leaders praise administrative law judge’s decision to uphold Line 5 permits
Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s agricultural, labor and business leaders praised today’s decision by Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy to uphold permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 relocation
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Applications available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that DATCP is recruiting
National Park Service: Apostle Islands ice caves expected to open Feb. 16 if conditions remain stable
BAYFIELD, Wis. (Feb. 14, 2026) – The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable. This rare winter event occurs only when
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on vandalism of Eau Claire County GOP headquarters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Party of Eau Claire County headquarters in Altoona was vandalized overnight between Friday evening and Saturday morning. In response, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement: “This is the predictable result of reckless rhetoric from Democrat leaders who
UW-Whitewater: Alumnus Joe Scanlin’s smart building company acquired by global manufacturing leader
WHITEWATER, WI – February 16, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is celebrating a milestone achievement as alumnus Joe Scanlin (2012), founder and CEO of Scanalytics, announces his company’s acquisition by East West Manufacturing, a global