Scott Walker: Act 10 reforms broke the power of Wisconsin’s teachers unions and put students first
In Wisconsin, we took power out of the hands of big government special interests and returned it to the hardworking taxpayers and the people they elected to run their schools and local governments.
Richard Moore: PFAS chaos and the politics of liability
The latest version of the Legislature’s PFAS legislation exempts certain local governmental entities while leaving manufacturers and other private businesses fully subject to strict liability, raising serious equal protection concerns.
Julia Harris-Robinson: FoodShare feeds Milwaukee. New bill could make that harder.
Bill that impacts FoodShare raises concerns about food access and may even expand growing food deserts in our area.
Christina Lieffring: Madison needs a wake-up call
The longer we pretend this city is a progressive haven, the more people will be harmed.
David Blaska: Madison goes all Minneapolis on immigration
Envious Madison is determined to stumble in the footsteps of Jacob Frey, the preening mayor of Minneapolis.
Dave Cieslewicz: Social issues can’t save the GOP this time
The social issues that hurt Democrats are on a cold back burner. Try as they might to change the subject, there’s no reason to think the Republicans can do much of anything to save themselves this November.
Bob Chernow: Hegseth’s Pentagon mismanagement fits with Putin’s plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth believes he is fighting old warrior wars — no need for those who have more brains than brawn.
LeMahieu says he’s been cut out of negotiations on possible property tax deal
LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon in Madison said Vos and Evers’ effort to reach a compromise “seems like purely a political stunt.”
Rep. Neubauer: Assembly Republicans block Democratic amendments from receiving a vote
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Republicans’ actions during today’s floor session: “During today’s floor session, Legislative Republicans went to great lengths to avoid voting on Democratic amendments. Instead of joining us
Bill barring race-based programs in higher education heads to Evers after party-line Assembly vote
The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements.
Rep. Udell: Condemns Republicans’ premature end of session
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded its penultimate week of the 2025-2026 Session, which is scheduled to end February 19th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Millions of Wisconsinites are suffering under rising costs, unfunded
Roys calls for allowing individuals, businesses to buy into state health insurance plan
Roys said under her plan — dubbed “KeldaCare” — the state initially wouldn’t provide subsidies to help cover the cost of purchasing coverage through the state plan. But she left open the door to putting taxpayer money into her plan depending on the state’s fiscal health down the road.
Rep. Green: Zoey’s Law passes the Assembly
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after “Zoey’s Law” passed the Assembly earlier today: “This bill closes dangerous gaps in Wisconsin’s child protection and mandatory reporting laws. Currently, child welfare agencies are required to refer suspected or
Rep. Dittrich: Assembly passes Rep. Dittrich’s AB 750 strengthening public safety
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) received strong Assembly support with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 750 on Thursday afternoon’s floor session. The bill will empower Wisconsin technical colleges to work with local police and fire services to address critical
Rep. Hurd: Votes to rein in unelected bureaucrats
MADISON – During Thursday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted in favor of a package of legislation based on the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. This task force was charged with identifying rulemaking authority to be