John Gard: The anthem still matters to some of us

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. “The present is not on speaking terms with the past.” author Michael Lewis in the book “Coach”. Twenty years ago, I

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TUE AM Update: State Dem Party more than doubles GOP in pre-election spending; absentee ballots due 8 p.m. on Election Day

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The state Dem Party pumped more six-figure transfers into legislative campaigns during the most recent reporting period as its successful fundraising helped bolster candidates in key races. The party listed nearly $4.1 million in contributions to legislative candidates

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John Gard: The anthem still matters to some of us

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. “The present is not on speaking terms with the past.” author Michael Lewis in the book “Coach”. Twenty years ago, I agreed to author state legislation to renovate Lambeau Field allowing

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MON News Summary: Trump visits Waukesha; Evers recall effort fails to gather enough signatures

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Tomorrow: Wauwatosa Mayor Headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Tuesday, October 27. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. McBride, an

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Wisconsin farmers needed federal aid to combat COVID impact

Wisconsin’s farm groups agree that more than $850 million in federal aid was needed to absorb the shock of COVID-19 in the ag sector, but trade and market changes for the long-term success of the industry are also critical. When COVID-19 hit Wisconsin, it shut down schools, restaurants and hotels,

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Biden on ‘UpFront’ says he’s taking nothing for granted in election

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would take nothing for granted in the election, while President Trump rolled into Wisconsin for another large, outdoor rally in Waukesha Saturday night. “UpFront” host Adrienne Pedersen asked Biden how confident he is about winning Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes. “I never take anything

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