WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider the developing field in Wisconsin’s race for governor
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the candidates vying for Wisconsin’s open governorship in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Tyler August: Wisconsin families have more education options, thanks to GOP
Almost 60,000 students take part in Wisconsin’s private school choice program that was pioneered in 1990 by the state of Wisconsin.
Ruth Conniff: A perilous back to school season in Wisconsin
About 70% of school districts across the state are starting the year with less money in the budget than they got in the last, austerity-level biennial budget deal.
Mark Lisheron: A new concern in Wisconsin: young slouches
Data and anecdotal evidence show a growing problem with work ethic.
Christina Lieffring: A secluded summer
Climate change is directly making our quality of life worse.
Matt Ganhs: Van Orden chose GOP party bosses over workers on Big Beautiful Bill Act
GOP leaders told Van Orden to kill the clean energy tax credits to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. And like always, he did exactly what they said.
Scott Walker: Western civilization faces London’s free speech disaster
Speaking your mind could get you arrested in Britain
Jamie Stiehm: Whitewashing museum won’t change history
As we approach America’s 250th birthday next July, Trump scolds the nation’s memory-keepers for dwelling on “how bad slavery was.”
Opportunity Wisconsin: Launches “Pints for a Purpose” food drive in partnership with Public Brewing Company, on National Food Bank Day
KENOSHA, Wis. – Today, on National Food Bank Day, Opportunity Wisconsin and Public Brewing Company in Kenosha are kicking off the “Pints for a Purpose” food drive to support local organizations working to prevent hunger. Through September 19th, anyone who
Wisconsin Policy Forum: State bridges rate better than those on local roads
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American Petroleum Institute: Statement on Line 5 relocation hearing
Madison, WI (September 3, 2025) – The American Petroleum Institute released the below statement from Mike Karbo, Regional Director of the Midwest, following the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline hearing in Madison today. — “Enbridge’s Line 5 relocation project is essential to maintaining
Vos spokesman: Alleged Ortiz-Velez threat not credible, access to Capitol was inappropriately revoked
A spokesperson for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says an alleged threat that Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez made was found to “not be credible” and her Capitol access was inappropriately revoked.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: QUICK CLIP: Bryan Steil says “The Economy is Not Great”
Yes, he said that! Take it from Bryan Steil himself: “the economy is not great” for workers and families across Wisconsin’s 1st district. WATCH: Bryan Steil: “The economy is not great”And Wisconsinites have Steil to thank: whether it’s raising working families’ costs to
UW Health: Rises on Forbes list of America’s best employers by state
MADISON, Wis. – Forbes has again named UW Health one of America’s best employers by state this year in Wisconsin and Illinois. This award is presented by Forbes in partnership with Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. America’s
Rep. Johnson: Joins with legislative Democrats on labor bills for Wisconsin workers
MADISON, WI — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a package of bills that aims to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce. Within the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” bill package, Legislative Democrats work to restore prevailing wage, introduce Project Labor Agreements to Wisconsin, address ongoing