Richard Moore: Stewardship reform must protect private property rights
You can always tell when the state Legislature is about to attempt something nefarious or otherwise injurious to the state’s residents by the pace of their activity.
Bryan Rogers: 5 (bad) things every We Energies customer should know about natural gas plants
The Public Service Commission’s approval of two new We Energies natural gas plants wasn’t just a policy decision. It was a moral failure of leadership, imagination and public duty.
Brian Fraley: Juneteenth and Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a rich history of celebrating Juneteenth with various events, parades, community gatherings, and educational programs.
Nathan Vinehout Kane: My mom was a state senator. Minnesota shooting shows dangers politicians face.
Women in positions of power, like Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, are especially affected. They are more likely to receive threats than men.
Ruth Conniff: Van Orden’s assassination mockery is a danger sign
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden seized on the double murder of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were shot dead in their home, and the near-fatal shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, to mock Democrats and try to score political points.
Scott Walker: Liberal protests against Trump alienate the mainstream
The more mobs scream, the more Americans tune them out.
Arthur I. Cyr: We must be wary of politicization of the military
Democrats, partisan media and other critics of Trump are raising the spectre of diversion of our military from their proper constitutional roles, and even possible military dictatorship. That is an exaggeration, at least for the moment.
Patrick McIlheran: Much to like in Republicans’ tax plan
But part should be jettisoned, and we need to keep working toward flat tax.
Tom Still: Smaller communities aim to find ways to remain relevant, competitive
At a time of missile launches in the Middle East, grinding war in Ukraine, political assassination in Minnesota and a potentially crushing national debt hanging over the economy, it’s a relief to visit a place where people gather for lunch, sing a patriotic song and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. All at the world’s biggest Culver’s restaurant, no less.
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Referendum eases MPS’ 2026 fiscal challenges, but long-term issues remain
A $51 million revenue infusion, made possible by voter approval of a 2024 referendum, has substantially brightened the short-term fiscal outlook for the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Despite continued structural challenges, the proposal for the district’s next budget largely avoids
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol shares vehicle safety tips for summer travelers
As summer begins, the Wisconsin State Patrol is sharing tips to help drivers make sure their vehicle is ready for the road. “Summer is the perfect time to explore all that our great state has to offer,” Wisconsin State Patrol
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR celebrates 85 years of Bald Eagle Protection and National Eagle Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2025) and the 85th anniversary of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Wisconsinites can support the next species’ comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association: REPORT: May Home Sales Decline for Third Straight Month
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its May 2025Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, revealing home sales fell for a third straight month.Affordability improved 5.1% over the past 12 months, while the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 24
New election observer rules to take effect Aug. 1
The rules, which have been in the works for more than two years, include proposed standards such as when events at a polling site can be recorded or what observers can do when ballots are cast in a care facility.
FRI AM Update: Bill would bar health insurers from mandating providers accept virtual credit card payments
From WisPolitics … — Circulating legislation would prevent health insurers from requiring care providers to accept reimbursement through “virtual credit card payments,” a financial tool used for business-to-business transactions. Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Appleton, and Rep. Clint Moses, R-Menomonie, recently sent