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Considered together, Franklin’s themes presage close, hard-fought elections with the future of Wisconsin — and as a key swing state, the nation — in the balance.

Public reaction to both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections suggests we are losing confidence in our electoral system. Whether this enervated faith is the result of flaws in our procedures, or instead a series of popular misunderstandings, it should tell us we have some work to do if we want to retain (and recapture) trust in our elections.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers’ budget will propose allowing counties to double the sales tax they can impose and permit more than two dozen municipalities to add a new sales
Address to be delivered virtually. Watch live on WisconsinEye.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set

GOP emails on racial disparities group no real surprise.

A Senate committee wants the Wisconsin Elections Commission to do what it should have done a long time ago: Follow state election law.

With any luck, it will move the conversation forward enough to make medicinal use, decriminalization and expungement tangible ideas.

For nearly 10 months, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has blocked each and every proposed state action that could slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Political centrists in the United States are suffering a severe case of disappointment as they watch the two political parties staying in the same old partisan rut that preceded the election of Joe Biden as president.

We may be turning out smarter tech savvy graduates, more knowledgeable scientists and engineers, but have we sacrificed what is required of an American in keeping the flame of democracy burning?

Freedom, Inc. wants to totally eliminate police departments and free almost everyone from prison.

Wisconsin’s cities, which feature a low cost of living and emerging downtowns, are attractive to talented workers looking to leave the coasts, tech industry leaders say. A trio of stakeholders in the state’s technology sector participated in a Wisconsin Technology

How public employees beat the odds to create a union.

Considered together, Franklin’s themes presage close, hard-fought elections with the future of Wisconsin — and as a key swing state, the nation — in the balance.

Public reaction to both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections suggests we are losing confidence in our electoral system. Whether this enervated faith is the result of flaws in our procedures, or instead a series of popular misunderstandings, it should tell us we have some work to do if we want to retain (and recapture) trust in our elections.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers’ budget will propose allowing counties to double the sales tax they can impose and permit more than two dozen municipalities to add a new sales tax — if local voters approve. The state currently imposes
Address to be delivered virtually. Watch live on WisconsinEye.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 18: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Joint Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein. They will preview GOP budget priorities. The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on

GOP emails on racial disparities group no real surprise.

A Senate committee wants the Wisconsin Elections Commission to do what it should have done a long time ago: Follow state election law.

With any luck, it will move the conversation forward enough to make medicinal use, decriminalization and expungement tangible ideas.

For nearly 10 months, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has blocked each and every proposed state action that could slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Political centrists in the United States are suffering a severe case of disappointment as they watch the two political parties staying in the same old partisan rut that preceded the election of Joe Biden as president.

We may be turning out smarter tech savvy graduates, more knowledgeable scientists and engineers, but have we sacrificed what is required of an American in keeping the flame of democracy burning?

Freedom, Inc. wants to totally eliminate police departments and free almost everyone from prison.

Wisconsin’s cities, which feature a low cost of living and emerging downtowns, are attractive to talented workers looking to leave the coasts, tech industry leaders say. A trio of stakeholders in the state’s technology sector participated in a Wisconsin Technology Council virtual event yesterday to discuss the state’s ability to

How public employees beat the odds to create a union.