End Citizens United: Endorses Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District
End Citizens United (ECU), one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations, today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Cooke has pledged to not take corporate PAC money in the race, highlighting her commitment to taking on corporate special
National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI: Congressman Derrick Van Orden helps save 11 year old after horrific crash
A new report is highlighting that Congressman Derrick Van Orden and a few brave bystanders saved an 11 year old who was critically injured in a horrific car crash. The article explains that after Derrick Van Orden approached the vehicle involved in the crash
Mount Mary University: Launches Wisconsin’s first reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs
August 19, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) Mount Mary University is leading the way in higher education innovation with the launch of a groundbreaking reduced-credit bachelor’s degree program—the first of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. Beginning in spring 2026, students can
Steven Walters: A big year for purged voters
Wisconsin Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.
Ruth Conniff: We need a populist, pro-democracy movement, not more gerrymandering
Instead of looking to gerrymandering, which is unfair, diminishes democracy and escalates hyper partisanship, opponents of the Trump administration need to keep building a big, pro-democracy movement that unites a majority of the country against Trump’s authoritarian overreach.
Cooke campaign: Endorsed by End Citizens United
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and
Patrick McIlheran: Private schools in Wisconsin’s choice programs prove far more effective with taxpayer money
DPI numbers show public schools could do much better.
Maliki Krieski: DoorDash drivers like me didn’t deserve indifference of Wisconsin governor on benefits
I urge Gov. Tony Evers and his team to stop pretending workers haven’t been part of the conversation. We’ve been here. We’re still here.
Tom Still: Coming to a head: The clash over energy demands and how to satisfy them
Citizen opposition to the 2,409-acre NextEra solar farm project is symbolic of the need for balanced energy sources while meeting growing needs in the power grid – not just for data centers, but for people and industry.
Julian Cooper: A genocide, manufactured in Wisconsin
Since Oshkosh Corporation told The Cap Times that it was moving away from military vehicles, it has only doubled down on selling them to Israel.
Kalvin Barrett: Scanning mail makes Dane County Jail safer
These advanced technologies are not merely tools for operational efficiency; they are critical lifesaving measures that protect jail residents, staff and the broader public by preventing the introduction of dangerous contraband into our facilities.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Consumers should seek trustworthy contractors after flood damage
MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by
Richard Kyte: Uphill both ways? That’s probably not such a terrible thing
If we are serious about improving children’s health and fitness, we should begin with the simple step of walking to school.
Robby Schiller, Eve Ropel and Nathan Beck: This year’s afterschool Legends have changed lives
On Aug. 27 Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Madison schools Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard will recognize 10 of the most outstanding afterschool staff this year, including two legends, KC Gilbertson and Pat Wongkit, who have dedicated decades of their lives to uplifting others.
John Torinus: UW campus majority: keep community control
West Bend was witness to an incredible exercise in democracy at the local level Thursday night in a jam-packed hearing on the future of the sadly vacated UW campus.