Dave Zweifel: The relationship between Gophers and Badgers runs deep
You might not know it from the sports rivalries between the Gophers and the Badgers, or the Vikings and the Packers, but Wisconsin has long cherished its relationship with its neighbor Minnesota.
Ron Malzer: America is turning its back on its Afghan allies
Afghans served as translators and other support personnel during America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan, the longest war by far in American history. They saved countless American lives during the mission, ultimately successful, to track down Osama bin Laden.
Rep. Allen: Announces upcoming “Coffee with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Thursday, February 26th from 8-9am at Waukesha Cafe House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested
Universities of Wisconsin: Dr. Eric Wilcots named as interim chancellor of UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Dr. Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW-Madison effective May 17. Wilcots, currently Dean of the College of Letters & Science, the university’s largest college, will succeed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin when she departs to become President of Columbia University. … Please
Barnes campaign: Statement from Mandela Barnes following Tom Tiffany’s sixth vote to continue Trump’s job-killing tariffs
The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes following last night’s vote by Tom Tiffany to continue killing Wisconsin jobs and spiking costs with reckless tariffs. In April, Tiffany was the deciding vote to stop Trump’s inflationary tariffs from being
Senate Republicans propose soliciting bids to operate a statewide public affairs network
Senate Republicans are lining up behind a proposal that would solicit bids to operate a statewide public affairs network after the Assembly passed a bipartisan bill that would create an endowment for WisconsinEye.
Zamarripa campaign: Zamarripa condemns Steil-backed “SAVE Act” as direct attack on Wisconsin voters
MILWAUKEE — Alderperson and Secretary of State candidate JoCasta Zamarripa issued a statement today warning that Congressman Bryan Steil’s new voting bill — modeled on the federal “SAVE Act” — would strip countless eligible Wisconsinites of their right to vote
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Scam alert: Don’t let phony florists ruin Valentine’s Day
Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers –
Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding: Almost half of school levy credits leave the state
The Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) has called for a budget repair bill focused on providing property-taxpayer relief. We are excited to see the Governor making exactly such a proposal, with an estimated $450 Million for general school aids. But
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Bryan Steil votes to protect cost-raising tariffs
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Steil still supports them Today, Bryan Steil voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs for Wisconsinites.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden votes to protect cost-raising tariffs
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Van Orden still supports them Today, Derrick Van Orden voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans led by tariff-lover Tom Tiffany vote to raise prices on Americans, continue Trump trade war
MADISON, Wis. — Tariff Tom and his gang of Trump yes-men once again voted to shiv Wisconsin’s economy, voting to allow the president to wage his never ending tariff war that is fueling the affordability crisis. In response to the vote, Democratic
Rep. Jacobson: Attends the State of the Tribes address
MADISON- Today Chair Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd State of the Tribes Address. Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement: “Thank you to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) and Chair Nicole Boyd
Taylor in first ad vows to protect Wisconsin on Supreme Court
In her ad, Taylor called Wisconsin’s Supreme Court the “last line of defense” with “extremists” trying to eliminate food assistance and bring back an 1849 abortion ban.