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MADISON – Today, on World Contraception Day, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Right to Contraception Act. The bill would establish an individual’s statutory right to access, and a health care provider’s right to provide
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it would be forced to stop providing abortion services due to the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill. At the same time, Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made it crystal clear that, if given the chance,
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday,Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout detailed the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes on Wisconsin farmers. In the interview, Rebout explains that farmers are unable to sell soybeans to their largest buyer, China, as a direct result of
The state Supreme Court has ordered briefing in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, asking parties to weigh in on whether the justices should appoint circuit court judges to hear the challenges.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, gauge the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the
Madison, WI – September 22, 2025 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is sounding the alarm after U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against Sen. Rand Paul’s “Six Penny Plan,” a commonsense proposal to balance the federal budget within five years
WAUSAU, WI – Wisconsin College Republicans and College Republicans of America have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor. “Tom stands proudly for the Pro-Trump and Pro-America values that are pivotal to leading Wisconsin forward into the midterms and beyond. I am proud
Rhinelander, WI – The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) today announced its strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, authored by Senators Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), and Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), along with Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz)
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 35 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that
We must put protections into state law to ensure that every person — regardless of income, zip code, or insurance status — retains control over their own life.
It was a bit surprising last Saturday when the Camp Randall crowd erupted in a chorus of boos as the Badgers, trailing 20-0 after a lackluster first half, went jogging off to the locker room.
In Wisconsin—a true purple state—we’ve learned that climate action is common sense: it lowers bills, creates good local jobs, and protects the air and water families depend on. Our playbook is pragmatic and bipartisan: align smart policy with market innovation, center justice, and let businesses, workers, tribes, and frontline communities lead together.
Sometimes basic science takes us down a path whose destination cannot be imagined at the moment of discovery.
Radicals in Washington are trying to revoke the new employment requirements for able-bodied, working-age adults.
It’s well to see where we are now, on the cusp of fall. We have a president who delights in breaking the rules and conduct spelled out in the Constitution.
Our playing by the high-road rules and mature leadership is where the Donald Trump White House wants the Democrats to land so Republicans can continue to blast away the programs designed to help our nation’s health care needs in the federal budget.
Bureaucracy and personal attacks stymie plan for houses; ‘No way are we going to live in Egg Harbor’
Eau Claire, WI — Today, Laura Benjamin announced the suspension of her campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, citing the significant resources required to run a competitive race, while celebrating the progress her campaign has made in shaping the
MADISON – Today, on World Contraception Day, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced the Right to Contraception Act. The bill would establish an individual’s statutory right to access, and a health care provider’s right to provide contraceptives and information regarding contraception. The legislation would prohibit the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced it would be forced to stop providing abortion services due to the GOP’s Big Ugly Bill. At the same time, Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany made it crystal clear that, if given the chance, he would go even further in restricting abortion access in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday,Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout detailed the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes on Wisconsin farmers. In the interview, Rebout explains that farmers are unable to sell soybeans to their largest buyer, China, as a direct result of these tariffs. Despite the negative effects, GOP governor candidate Tom
The state Supreme Court has ordered briefing in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, asking parties to weigh in on whether the justices should appoint circuit court judges to hear the challenges.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, gauge the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked for conservative groups, and Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025, and Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which
Madison, WI – September 22, 2025 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is sounding the alarm after U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against Sen. Rand Paul’s “Six Penny Plan,” a commonsense proposal to balance the federal budget within five years by reducing just six cents of every dollar in projected
WAUSAU, WI – Wisconsin College Republicans and College Republicans of America have formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor. “Tom stands proudly for the Pro-Trump and Pro-America values that are pivotal to leading Wisconsin forward into the midterms and beyond. I am proud to announce that the College Republicans are ready and eager
Rhinelander, WI – The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) today announced its strong support for the Wisconsin Forestry Revitalization Bill, authored by Senators Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), and Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), along with Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Chanz Green (R-Grand View). The legislation would help establish
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 35 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship, and innovation. “Businesses
We must put protections into state law to ensure that every person — regardless of income, zip code, or insurance status — retains control over their own life.
It was a bit surprising last Saturday when the Camp Randall crowd erupted in a chorus of boos as the Badgers, trailing 20-0 after a lackluster first half, went jogging off to the locker room.
In Wisconsin—a true purple state—we’ve learned that climate action is common sense: it lowers bills, creates good local jobs, and protects the air and water families depend on. Our playbook is pragmatic and bipartisan: align smart policy with market innovation, center justice, and let businesses, workers, tribes, and frontline communities lead together.
Sometimes basic science takes us down a path whose destination cannot be imagined at the moment of discovery.
Radicals in Washington are trying to revoke the new employment requirements for able-bodied, working-age adults.
It’s well to see where we are now, on the cusp of fall. We have a president who delights in breaking the rules and conduct spelled out in the Constitution.
Our playing by the high-road rules and mature leadership is where the Donald Trump White House wants the Democrats to land so Republicans can continue to blast away the programs designed to help our nation’s health care needs in the federal budget.
Bureaucracy and personal attacks stymie plan for houses; ‘No way are we going to live in Egg Harbor’
Eau Claire, WI — Today, Laura Benjamin announced the suspension of her campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, citing the significant resources required to run a competitive race, while celebrating the progress her campaign has made in shaping the political conversation across the district. “From the very beginning, this