Chris Talgo: 5 moments that mattered most in 2024
For those on the right side of the political aisle, 2024 was a mixed bag.
Jacob VandenPlas: Polarization is the word of the year, but it doesn’t have to ruin our lives
Many Wisconsinites want the same things – quality education for our children, safe neighborhoods, responsible spending of our tax dollars, affordable healthcare and accountability in government.
Bill Barth: Neither state party wants real change
Beware a barrage of constitutional amendments posed by parties.
Dave Zweifel: GOP takes another kick at the University of Wisconsin
It doesn’t appear that our Republican-controlled Legislature is about to stop using the University of Wisconsin as its whipping boy in 2025.
John Nichols: Tim Cullen was the Wisconsin governor who might have been
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THU News Summary: Coalition calls for $953M for safe drinking water; 3 register for state schools superintendent
TOP STORIES Coalition of 30 groups call for $953M investment for safe drinking water… long with policy changes [repeal REINS Act] and preventive measures … local rental inspection programs to ensure apartments are lead-free, funding for farmers that use practices
THU AM Update: WEC to consider investigation of Madison clerk over uncounted absentee ballots
From WisPolitics … — The state Elections Commission today will consider opening an investigation into the Madison clerk after 193 uncounted absentee ballots were found more than a month after Election Day. In materials prepared for today’s meeting at the
Wikler campaign: Majority Leader Chuck Schumer endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair
“Ben has what Democrats need right now—proven results—and that’s why I’m backing Ben.” “I have said since the day after the election that Democrats should view this moment as a challenge. We must listen to the American people, learn from
Gov. Evers: With DNR ring in 2025 kicking off 125th anniversary of Wisconsin State Park System
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today kicked off 2025 and the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. The DNR today hosted the First Day Hike, which took place at
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center: Welcome our Executive Director
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is pleased to announce and welcome the Center’s new full-time Executive Director, Ritchie T. Martin, Jr. With more than 20 years of experience in the Public Health and Human Services non-profit sector, Ritchie brings a
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: 2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley reflects on 2024 accomplishments
MILWAUKEE – As the New Year approaches, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the successes, challenges, and opportunities of 2024. In April, County Executive Crowley was re-elected to a second term with 85% of the vote. Since then, Crowley
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast, calls out corruption in COVID policies
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast to address the corruption and capture of our federal health agencies. They discussed RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary and what he can do in the upcoming Trump
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on being named Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) was named Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust for the 119th Congress by Judiciary Committee Chairman, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH). “I am honored by Chairman Jordan’s decision
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Madison, WI
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved critical incident investigation in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024.
Rewind: Your Year in Review
WisconsinEye Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review the top stories of 2024 in state politics.