Barnes campaign: In the Wisconsin State Journal: Barnes focuses on the economy
In a new interview with the Wisconsin State Journal, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes outlined his vision for the governor’s race and his focus on lowering costs for Wisconsin families, including his Day One plans to expand BadgerCare and stand up to
White campaign: District 17 candidate Lisa White calls for continued support for local food pantries
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — District 17 State Senate candidate Lisa White is urging southwest Wisconsin residents to continue supporting local food pantries, emphasizing that food insecurity remains a serious challenge even after the restoration of federal nutrition benefits. Following the October–November
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2026 in Wisconsin politics
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the big issues they see impacting Wisconsin politics in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association: Lisa Phillips named president
GREEN BAY, Wis. (January 2, 2026)— To mark his 85th birthday on Jan. 1, 2026, CAPT James Harvey, USN (Ret), concluded a distinguished tenure as President of the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association. The Association extends its profound gratitude to
Steven Walters: Wisconsin’s top political news of 2025
Gov. Tony Evers’ retirement leads the list.
Dave Zweifel: Republicans made 2025 a very bad year
For sure some good things happened in 2025, we’ll just have to look a little harder to find them.
Brian Fraley: Five times Wisconsin government failed miserably in 2025
From the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, to the Department of Corrections and from the Wisconsin Elections Commission to the Department of Natural Resources, state officials kept missing the basics of good governance.
Mark Belling: The data center potential and controversy is Wisconsin’s biggest news story of the year
Which way we go on the data centers will define Wisconsin for decades.
James Causey: Wisconsin governor candidates should work to fix schools, economy
I have compiled a list of New Year’s resolutions for the candidates to consider.
Mark Spreitzer: Looking back on 2025
This past year has been defined by deep economic uncertainty.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 79th Alice in Dairyland applications open through January 30
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. As one of the most
Scott Rada and Richard Kyte: Ethical Life podcast: Which of these 2026 predictions will come true?
As the calendar turns and uncertainty once again shapes politics, technology and everyday life, The Ethical Life returns to a familiar exercise: looking ahead while holding the past accountable.
Scott Milfred and Phil Hands: Center Stage podcast: Wisconsin political predictions for 2026
The Wisconsin State Journal’s Milfred and Hands play Nostradamus, with apologies to Conan O’Brien, predicting who will win the races for Wisconsin governor, state Supreme Court, Trump’s affections and the Big Ten conference in 2026.
Dave Cieslewicz: Kill these words
Can we say good-bye these over-used and pretentious phrases?
Jon Henkes: Protect government transparency by saving WisconsinEye
We are asking for lawmakers to remove the “match” requirement, and instead allocate $900,000 for the network’s 2026 budget.