Remiker campaign: Announces new endorsements, including Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader Rep. Kalan Haywood and Superior Mayor Jim Paine
REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker has announced additional endorsements from elected officials and party leaders in his bid for WisDems chair, building on the support from key Democrats in every corner of the state. Remiker previously announced support from Assembly
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss issues found in audit of Universities of Wisconsin DEI programs
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up a recent audit of Universities of Wisconsin diversity, equity and inclusion programs that found a failure to track spending on the initiatives, among other problems. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
FRI News Summary: Another candidate joins 2026 governor race; Evers appoints three new UW Regents
TOP STORIES Schoemann files papers to run for governor in 2026… the second candidate to file papers [After Alexander Kent-I] … will make a formal announcement … on Sunday at a Summer Kickoff Cookout event … at Elderberry Manor …
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Invites community input at “Future State” listening sessions
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is announcing a series of community meetings aimed at gathering public input on how County departments can improve services and programs in the future. This is part of the Future State Project, which is an
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bipartisan bill to boost American shipbuilding, support American workers and boost national security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. “When
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden is ignoring concerns from Wisconsin farmers
MADISON, Wis. — When asked during a telephone town hall yesterday what he would do to help farmers who are facing instability from Donald Trump’s tariffs, Derrick Van Orden blew off the very real concerns farmers in Wisconsin are facing and told his constituents
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of injured patients and families compensation fund (report 25-08).
The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund insures health care providers in Wisconsin against medical malpractice claims that exceed the primary malpractice insurance thresholds established in statutes. The Fund is administered by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). We
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly condemns elimination of grant supporting mental health
USDE cancels $10 million grant to Wisconsin designed to increase mental health staffing in schools MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today condemned the federal government’s abrupt decision to terminate a vital $10 million grant aimed at expanding school-based
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Continued investments grow Wisconsin’s meat industry
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Spring is a time for growth and opportunity. Throughout the season, farmers across Wisconsin work to plant seeds that we
Margaret Arney: Judges must be free to exercise their duties independently
Judge Hannah Dugan’s recent arrest by the FBI raises troubling questions about the motivations behind it and the chilling effect it could have on all judges who aim to uphold the ideals of liberty and justice for all.
Scott Walker: Rogue judges are not above the law
Wisconsin Supreme Court removed the argument that Judge Hannah Dugan was some kind of hero.
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Re-asserts desire for “Defend The Guard” legislation
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI), at their annual convention last weekend, renewed their desire to see the Wisconsin Legislature return control of deployments of Wisconsin National Guard troops to the Governor unless a formal declaration of war has been passed by Congress.
Dan Knodl: Governor Evers and Supreme Court play as legislators
A healthy democracy relies on process, balance, and respect for the distinct roles each branch of government plays.
Paul Fanlund: Numbers suggest Madison is failing its Black residents
Black people in the city have a shorter average life expectancy than the national average — 72.6 years versus 74.9 years nationally. That is according to the “Black Progress Index,” a sophisticated Brookings database available online.
Tony Wied: Bipartisan bill helps fix gap in obstetrics care for women in rural areas
Equipping more rural healthcare facilities to provide labor and delivery services means shorter travel times and reduced risks for both mothers and their babies.