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On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the developing field in the 2026 governor’s race after Gov. Tony Evers announces he won’t seek a third term, Dem efforts to win the majority in the state Senate, AG Josh Kaul joining his 26th lawsuit against the Trump administration and more.
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Friday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez announced her campaign for governor. Rodriguez’s announcement comes after Evers’ announcement Thursday
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated analysis of the Republican Tax Law this week, confirming that more than 15 million Americans will lose health care as a result of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Governor Tony Evers, and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) released the following statement after the University of Wisconsin (UW) announced they were forced to lay off 91 staff members who implement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 204 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1,640. “I am proud to have given a second chance to over
WASHINGTON – The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA) endorses Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in her campaign to be Wisconsin’s next governor. DLGA Chair and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis released the following statement: “The Democratic Lt. Governors Association is proud to
MADISON, WI – Young Democrats of Wisconsin Chair Jake Williams released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers announcing his retirement: “Upon hearing Governor Tony Evers’s decision not to seek re-election, we would like to extend our deepest
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the Colleges for the American People Act, also known as the CAP Act. This legislation would remove the H-1B visa cap exemption for institutions of higher education. Under today’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of a heat advisory issued this week and extreme heat conditions rising across Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act, legislation to protect the safety and
Amid House Republicans’ flip-flop on the Epstein files, the DNC is launching new digital ads calling out vulnerable House Republicans for shutting down Congress and fleeing D.C. — all to bury the truth about Donald Trump’s association with known sexual
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at recent political violence and suggest some ways to end it. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during severe winter weather, including heavy ice and snow that took place March 29 through
Evers’ decision not to seek a third term can serve as an example to Democrats across the country that now is the time to embrace change.
Tony Evers has had enough and that’s not a good thing for Democrats.
Construct a Wisconsin congressional map that bests Merkalto’s Take 18.
We are failing our children when it comes to health care.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the developing field in the 2026 governor’s race after Gov. Tony Evers announces he won’t seek a third term, Dem efforts to win the majority in the state Senate, AG Josh Kaul joining his 26th lawsuit against the Trump administration and more.
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Friday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez announced her campaign for governor. Rodriguez’s announcement comes after Evers’ announcement Thursday that he does not plan to seek a third term
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated analysis of the Republican Tax Law this week, confirming that more than 15 million Americans will lose health care as a result of the law’s passage. According to the report, 10 million Americans will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Governor Tony Evers, and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) released the following statement after the University of Wisconsin (UW) announced they were forced to lay off 91 staff members who implement a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) initiative because of Congressional
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 204 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1,640. “I am proud to have given a second chance to over 1,600 individuals over the last six years,” said Gov. Evers.
WASHINGTON – The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA) endorses Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in her campaign to be Wisconsin’s next governor. DLGA Chair and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis released the following statement: “The Democratic Lt. Governors Association is proud to endorse Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez as Wisconsin’s next Governor. As
MADISON, WI – Young Democrats of Wisconsin Chair Jake Williams released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers announcing his retirement: “Upon hearing Governor Tony Evers’s decision not to seek re-election, we would like to extend our deepest thanks for his years of service and leadership. When Governor
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the Colleges for the American People Act, also known as the CAP Act. This legislation would remove the H-1B visa cap exemption for institutions of higher education. Under today’s Immigration and Nationality Act, the Department of State may issue 65,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of a heat advisory issued this week and extreme heat conditions rising across Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act, legislation to protect the safety and health of workers who are exposed to dangerous heat conditions
Amid House Republicans’ flip-flop on the Epstein files, the DNC is launching new digital ads calling out vulnerable House Republicans for shutting down Congress and fleeing D.C. — all to bury the truth about Donald Trump’s association with known sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. Wisconsin Republicans talked big game about releasing
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at recent political violence and suggest some ways to end it. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during severe winter weather, including heavy ice and snow that took place March 29 through April 1, 2025. Catastrophic storm grants range from $4,000 to
Evers’ decision not to seek a third term can serve as an example to Democrats across the country that now is the time to embrace change.
Tony Evers has had enough and that’s not a good thing for Democrats.
Construct a Wisconsin congressional map that bests Merkalto’s Take 18.
We are failing our children when it comes to health care.