Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: Dems need to focus on affordability and a commonsense vision
The central question before Democrats, however, is not simply how to answer attacks over ideology or crime. It is whether they can clearly and convincingly articulate concrete priorities that address Americans’ most immediate concerns about affordability, safety and foreign wars — while offering a larger, compelling vision of Americans working together to confront the complex challenges facing the country.
James Wigderson, Wigderson’s Library & Pub: Maybe Tiffany should write his congressman
Congressman Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin, is breaking with President Donald Trump and calling for an end to the war with Iran. … Does that mean Tiffany, as a congressman, will demand Congress reconvene so he can vote in favor of ending the war after opposing five other attempts in the House of Representatives to demand an end to the war? No, of course not.
Jerry Hanson: Steil does not deserve to return to Congress
Steil’s voting record shows he works for Donald Trump, not the people he is supposed to represent, nor the people of Wisconsin.
Simran Arora: Keeping the American Dream alive in Wisconsin
Wisconsin should be a place where people can build something, raise their families and have a fair opportunity to succeed.
Amy Curtis: As Wisconsin Democrats try to end school choice, Milwaukee Public Schools are among worst in US
Milwaukee Public Schools are ranked fourth worst in the nation, just after Detroit, Baltimore, and Jackson.
Steven Goodman: We didn’t get internet by waiting for everyone to get onboard
The internet didn’t get built safely because either chorus won the argument. It got built safely because the engineers who built it also built the guardrails, in parallel.
Mike McCabe: The deadliest poison’s antidote
There has never been a moment in my lifetime when joy was more powerful and important than it is now, for our society is being poisoned. Choosing joy is not escapism, nor is it suffering with a smile, it is a conscious reaching for an antidote to the toxins.
Wisconsin Democrats: Hold Round Table to Address Skyrocketing Gas Prices and Rising Costs
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski will join State Treasurer candidate Yee Leng Xiong, State Assembly candidate John Kroll and seniors to discuss skyrocketing gas prices and how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for cost-raising policies like the war-of-choice
Wisconsin Realtors Association: August home sales slide as affordability continues to decline
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases August 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its August 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 8.3% in August compared with August 2025, reversing the
DC Wrap: WisPol panelists ask how far a Democratic wave will carry in Wisconsin
Robert Gebelhoff, a Washington Post editorial writer and opinion contributor, predicted Dem wins “across the board,” while former Dem congressman and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett compared it to his gubernatorial run during the 2010 Republican wave elections.
DGA ads knock Tiffany as ‘extreme’ on abortion, healthcare
The Democratic Governors Association has launched two new ads knocking GOP gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany as “extreme” on abortion and healthcare. The DGA’s Protect Our Wisconsin has now laid down $14.2 million in reservations since Aug. 11, according to AdImpact,
Capitol Chats: Sen. Marklein says a new governor, regulators could delay new power lines
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Sen. Howard Marklein discusses constituent and lawmaker pushback against two proposed transmission lines that would cross his district, his thoughts on school funding issues, and what he thinks should happen with the state’s budget surplus.
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Joint Finance Committee co-chair, Sen. Marklein knowingly underfunded crucial disability program
MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an article revealing that the Joint Finance Committee, led by Republican co-chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Rep. Mark Born, slashed the proposed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation budget, despite warnings that insufficient funding
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Langworthy: Introduce bipartisan COMPACT Act to end taxpayer-funded biomedical testing on dogs and cats
The most comprehensive legislation to prevent companion animals from barbaric testing practices WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most
Wisconsin Beef Council: Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail returns for second year with 16 new stops and people’s choice
VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new