Sean Wilson: I lived inside Green Bay Correctional. Wisconsin can’t wait another four years
Real reform means investing in people, not prisons.
Toney campaign: Key law enforcement association backs Eric Toney for attorney general
Fond du Lac, Wis. — November 12, 2025 — Today, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney announced the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association, the union representing police officers in Wisconsin’s largest city. “The Milwaukee Police Association is honored
J.B. Van Hollen: Legislators gambling with future of sports betting in Wisconsin
The push to legalize sports betting across the nation has grown over the last several years, and the stakes are far too great for us to get this wrong.
Tiffany campaign: Milwaukee Police Association endorses Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. The endorsement was announced at the Milwaukee Police Association headquarters. “The Milwaukee Police Association is honored to endorse Tom Tiffany for Governor. During these
Dept. of Workforce Development: Health care employers encouraged to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward training grants
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that a new round of grant funding is available to Wisconsin’s health care sector employers to help train workers and fill critical workforce needs. The $2.25 million in grant funds
Mark Belling: Allegedly drunk Muskego teacher is enabled by lawyers and lousy court officials
The teacher has a problem. What’s everybody else’s excuse?
Melody McCurtis: When poor Black neighborhoods sound the alarm, don’t just listen. Do something.
When poor Black communities sound the alarm, we must listen and act as if everyone else is next. The struggle for food justice is not just about groceries.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Journey to Wade House for a Christmas celebration straight out of the history books
A weekend filled with holiday activities of the past plus a new Wade House Christmas Field Trip for students highlights the festive season GREENBUSH, Wis. — Experience the warmth and wonder of a traditional 19th-century holiday at A Wade House Christmas, held Dec.
Gregory Humphrey: Supreme Court rejects revisiting gay marriage, homophobe loses decade-long hate-filled journey
The Supreme Court’s rejection of Davis’s appeal is a reminder that civil rights are not subject to the whims of individual clerks or the shifting tides of political ideology.
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wheel tax revenues keep rolling
By the end of 2025, nearly half of all Wisconsinites will be required to pay a fee to their municipality or county to register their vehicle. Some communities implemented these fees a few years ago and already are considering raising
Dave Cieslewicz: Moderates act like adults
Three weeks ago in this space we urged Democrats to do the responsible thing, be the adults in the room, and vote to end the government shutdown. Now, thanks to the sensible moderate Democrats in the Senate, that’s exactly what’s happening. Moreover, it’ll pay off politically for their party.
Bill Barth: Unlikely to pass, but Steil is right
Steil is behind legislation intended to take away elected representatives’ paychecks when the federal government is shut down.
Dave Zweifel: While we’re at it, let’s make America radioactive again
Even if Trump’s new testing is something less than he suggested, nonproliferation advocates worry that even the scientific objectives suggested by Energy Secretary Chris Wright would create a backlash that would open the door for other major nuclear powers to begin their own widespread testing.
ReadyWisconsin: November 17-21 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – As temperatures begin to drop and winter approaches, now is the time to be prepared for the upcoming season. To help Wisconsin plan for the months ahead, Winter Weather Awareness Week in the state is Nov. 17-21.
Jones campaign: Rep. Shelia Stubbs endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Shelia Stubbs endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Stubbs (AD-78) joins Assembly colleagues Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (AD-79) in endorsing Judge Jones. WI Supreme Court Justice