James E. Causey: FBI hiring rules turn US Senate hearing into spectacle
I never imagined we’d reach a point where Congress would have to ask the FBI director whether having sex with a farm animal could affect someone’s chances of getting a federal law enforcement job.
Dave Zweifel: Gotcha moment highlights GOP incompetence
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt deserved the ridicule he received after his attempt to catch former special counsel Jack Smith in a perjury trap imploded.
U.S. trade rep tells ‘UpFront’ ‘there’s a cost’ when companies like Harley manufacture overseas
“Any decision you make as a business, there’s a cost you take into account,” U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “We’re trying to help companies understand that if you make in America, you build in America, you’ll have the benefits of sourcing from America, and that means no tariff.”
Berman campaign: Berman leading Steil in new poll
Racine, WI — A new House Majority PAC poll shows ER nurse Mitchell Berman leading Republican Bryan Steil, 48-47. Berman is building momentum after a DCCC Analytics poll just last week showed the race even (48-48). Despite over $4.5 million
Gov. Evers: and WisDOT announce over $152 Million in quarterly transportation aid payments to improve local roads statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received more than $152 million in fourth-quarter payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding passing of Wisconsin state patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger. On Sept. 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger, 29, was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on
Dept. of Transportation: and Wisconsin State Patrol mourn Trooper Bradley Ritger
It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29. On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic
Tiffany campaign: David Crowley hits Milwaukee County taxpayers with higher property taxes and new fees
Crowley’s Latest Tax and Fee Increases Show Why He Opposes Ending the Governor’s Partial Veto Power to Raise Taxes and Fees MILWAUKEE, WI – David Crowley’s newly released 2027 Milwaukee County budget calls for a 2.6% increase in the county
WisDems: Rebecca Cooke sends cease and desist to Van Orden over AI generated videos
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke sent a cease and desist letter to Congressman Derrick Van Orden over AI videos Van Orden has posted on social media. The videos depict Cooke saying things she has never said and
Dept. of Justice: Joins petition challenging Trump Administration’s rollback of fuel economy standards
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a petition for review against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average
Gov. Evers: appoints Chad La Lor as Douglas County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Chad La Lor to serve as Douglas County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Mark Fruehauf’s resignation. La Lor will serve for the remainder of
WisDems: WHERE IS WIED?: Rick Crosson shows up while sitting Rep. Wied hides from public
MADISON, Wis. — As life continues to become more expensive for Wisconsinites across the state, residents in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District are looking for answers to help. The problem? Their Representative, Tony Wied, whose job is to represent them in
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: While Tom Tiffany delivers for Trump and billionaires, David Crowley balances budget and lowers property tax rate in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — For the seventh year in a row, County Executive David Crowley proposed a balanced budget that lowers the county property tax rate and delivers financial relief for working families in Milwaukee County. Under David’s proposed budget, the
WisDems: Daily dose of extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany: *New audio* Tiffany pulled the plug on health care for 45,000 Wisconsinites. His plan to fix it? You’ll have to elect him to find out
MADISON, Wis. — In new audio obtained by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Congressman Tom Tiffany tells a retired nurse she’ll have to wait until he’s governor to see his health care plan. When she pressed him at a Tavern