Underly campaign: Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Jill Underly for reelection as state superintendent
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore today announced her endorsement of State Superintendent Jill Underly for re-election. “I am endorsing Jill Underly for Wisconsin State Superintendent because she uniquely understands the challenges our schools face and is deeply committed
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 10
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ push to get a voter ID amendment on the spring ballot, Gov. Tony Evers’ binding ballot initiative proposal, Inauguration Day at the state Capitol, the state Supreme Court race and more.
Talking Trade with John Min, Monex USA
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min shares insights on the U.S. economy as well as global trends.
Paul Fanlund: Trump’s inauguration may feel like rock bottom, but there’s hope
Overshadowed by the Trump trauma was the fact that Wisconsin Democrats gained 10 seats in the state Assembly and four in the state Senate.
Scott Walker: Off to a strong start: Trump dominating the narrative as president-elect
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are putting on a master class during the transition. The rollout of the Cabinet was well done. His team is filling political appointee positions.
John Nichols: Donald Trump’s 21st-Century colonialism
Trump’s obsession with claiming Greenland and its people for the US is just a new version of the same old imperialist story.
Gregory Humphrey: Jimmy Carter funeral makes us yearn for politics with a gentler touch, and a smile
The bitter and caustic politics that have smeared the nation since 2016 make much of what we heard in the national funeral seem ancient. That is truly sad.
Gov. Evers: Applauds WHEFA’s success in 2024 for supporting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. “Nonprofit organizations, including acute care hospitals, senior care facilities, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and other community-based service organizations, provide critically important
Patrick McIlheran: The perils of making law without lawmakers
Observers of initiative process in California, Michigan point out problems with process embraced by Evers.
James E. Causey: She’s walked in their shoes. Her mission: Help families afford child care
If you don’t have children or are a parent with older children, you probably don’t realize how expensive childcare has become in Wisconsin.
Dave Zweifel: Workers in 21 states get a raise, but not in Wisconsin
Low-income workers in 21 states got a pay raise on New Year’s Day last week, but those who live in Wisconsin weren’t among them.
Paul Smith: Prospects for 2025 include long-overdue increases in fishing and hunting license fees
Leading issues in the Wisconsin conservation community for 2025 include potential license fee increases and legislation on wake-enhanced boating.
FRI News Summary: Wisconsin alcohol-related deaths tripled since 1999, surpassing national trends
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s alcohol-related deaths more than tripled since 1999… Midwest region had the largest spike, a 2.5-fold increase … In 1999, alcohol-induced deaths among Wisconsinites totaled 356. By 2020, that number had risen to 1,077. [CDC-defined as a range
Wright campaign: ICYMI: Wisconsin school administrators endorse superintendent candidate Jeff to “Wright” the SHIP at DPI; Underly remains without backing of ANY of the state’s major education groups
MADISON – After declining to endorse a candidate in 2021, the state’s school administrators’ group has chosen to back Jeff Wright to replace incumbent Jill Underly as superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The endorsement of Wright Thursday by
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Hosts running for local office trainings
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union is excited to host two training sessions to help prospective candidates run for local office. As local County and Town Boards across Wisconsin face challenges in finding competitive candidates, these trainings will offer a valuable