WisDems: UpNorthNews: Tom Tiffany had two chances to protect Wisconsin’s SNAP. He chose Trump both times
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for his votes to gut Wisconsin’s SNAP in both the “Big Ugly Bill” and the 2026 Farm Bill. The story notes that over the past year, thanks to Congressman Tiffany, more than
Dan Knodl: Order matters
One of the most important lessons from the last several decades of criminal justice policy is surprisingly simple: communities are safest when laws are enforced consistently and wrongdoing is addressed before it escalates.
Kalvin Barrett: License plate recognition technology bolsters rural safety
Modern ALPR systems, when implemented responsibly with strong policies and oversight, can significantly enhance safety while protecting the constitutional rights of citizens.
Mark Belling: The great escape
I don’t know if Ted Oswald will get his commutation but it’s a sure bet a lot of crooks will. Evers wouldn’t have given himself the power to commute if he didn’t intend to use it.
Gregory Humphrey: Wisconsin’s fiscal surplus should be used on big ideas
Tax refunds may feel good for a moment, but big ideas and statewide investments pay dividends for generations.
Maya Livni: Wisconsin must act before another 1,000 basements flood
The divide between Wisconsin’s flood crisis and its climate policy is the product of a legislative choice to treat climate change as someone else’s emergency.
Pat Kreitlow: President Trump will visit Wisconsin and say he’s been good for farmers. His claims need a fact check
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Dave Zweifel: War on immigrants is quieter now, but just as cruel
Donald Trump’s war on Iran has pushed them out of the headlines, but don’t think for a moment that those masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents aren’t hard at work harassing neighborhoods, small businesses and even a few farmers.
John Torinus: GrandCare CEO asks Senate to tackle aging crisis
West Bend native Laura Hillman Mitchell played a star witness role in Congress recently as she pitched the use of technology to keep seniors living longer in their homes.
Rep. Knodl: UW Regents should reject tuition hike after receiving nearly $800 million in new state funding
MADISON – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) today sent a letter to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents urging members to reject a proposed tuition increase and instead focus on reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency within the university
Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV/UTV riders: Be aware of increased law enforcement this weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. The
SIEU Wisconsin: St. Mary’s nurses celebrate getting their union election cate of June 11, the next step in their advocacy for their patients and profession
Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses are celebrating getting their union election date of June 11 from the National Labor Relations Board, which is the next major step in their advocacy for their patients and their profession. This will
Smith campaign: As filing closes, Smith Campaign demonstrates strong grassroots organization in WI-06
With nomination papers now filed for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race, one thing is becoming clear: Brad Smith has built the strongest grassroots organization in the field. Smith was the first Democratic candidate to file nomination papers and, in just
Brault campaign: Tiffany Brault secures place on November ballot as an Independent candidate for Assembly District 60
Fond du Lac, WI – June 3, 2026 – Tiffany Brault will be on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, running as an Independent candidate for Assembly District 60. Her nomination signatures and campaign documents were approved
Marquette Law School: New Marquette Law School national survey finds Trump with declining approval but retaining strong influence on GOP primary voters
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that President Donald Trump retains strong influence with voters in Republican primary elections, as seen in recent primaries in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, where Trump-backed candidates defeated Republican