Rep. Emerson: Commends Dr. James C. Schmidt’s leadership at UW-Eau Claire following new role at James Madison University
MADISON-Today, it was announced that Dr. James C. Schmidt, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be leaving to accept the position of president at James Madison University. In response to this news, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued
Kinser campaign: Calls on Underly to take down false attack ads
MADISON, Wisc. – On Wednesday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement, strongly condemning a false and vicious TV ad defaming Kinser and calling on Superintendent Jill Underly to take the ad down. “I am calling on the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls out Trump undermining small business owners, demands admin release report on proposed cuts to the Bipartisan MBDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Trump Administration seeks to dismantle the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding that they immediately release their report outlining the proposed cuts and its potential impact on small business owners
Kinser campaign: Jill Underly misses ANOTHER forum with Brittany Kinser
MADISON, Wisc. – Another day, another forum missed by Jill Underly. On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser answered tough questions, addressing the real problems facing Wisconsin’s education system at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Rotary Club
Mark Belling: Preaching to the choir
Supreme Court race will likely turn on how well Brad Schimel has preached to his own choir and how many of those choir members show up to sing.
Christina Lieffring: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court could buffer the state from federal chaos or invite it in
April 1 is Wisconsin’s chance to send a message nationally, while protecting our state and communities.
John Nichols: Brad Schimel is getting rebuked by Democrats — and the GOP
ome of the most prominent Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin have — as members of an election watchdog group — reached a bipartisan consensus on at least one election-related issue. They all agree that Brad Schimel crossed the line when he used a radio appearance to speculate about “potential fraud” in Milwaukee County ballot counting.
Spencer Black: Don’t let Elon Musk put MAGA extremist on court
Wisconsin is now the first state where the electorate will have a chance to say a decisive “no” to Elon Musk’s bullying.
Sam Liebert: Putting voter ID into Wisconsin Constitution will disenfranchise eligible voters
Those with little knowledge of how our elections run and operate are trying intently to make it even harder to vote in Wisconsin.
Rob Hutton: A Bipartisan Opportunity to Support Law Enforcement
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Jerry Hanson: We are at a tipping point
Deporting migrant criminals was in part what Trump was elected to do. But he must do this within the bounds of American law.
Bill Berry: Targeted by Trump, immigrants have their supporters
Four takes on the story of America’s immigrant population in these tense times
John Torinus: Trump, Vance on manufacturing: wrong again
The Trump/Vance obsession with tariffs on friends and enemies alike will drive up consumer prices and inflation and will do little to stimulate the economy and grow jobs in the manufacturing sector. Further, their attacks on academic R&D and universities will slow U.S. growth and prosperity.
UW-Eau Claire: Chancellor leaves for new leadership position
Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, concluding a decade of transformative leadership and exciting growth for UW-Eau
Kinser campaign: Shatters fundraising record
MADISON, Wisc. – Another day, another forum missed by Jill Underly. On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser answered tough questions, addressing the real problems facing Wisconsin’s education system at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Rotary Club