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Could Crowley v. Tiffany outcome forecast next U.S. president?
As long as our country is going over in a barrel.
Our straitjacket of rules and spiral of subsidies has demonstrably failed; time to give families flexibility.
Wisconsin has a massive budget surplus, and that’s good news for taxpayers. Maybe. It all depends on who they elect as their next governor, of course, because Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley have very different plans for that money — your money.
Creating a humane future for all of us means not spending resources on death-making entities but instead investing in life-affirming climate-resilient infrastructure and resources.
His latest effort is a proposal called RISE, for “Resources for Independence, Stability and Employment,” to overhaul a patchwork of social safety-net programs.
With state revenues coming in higher than expected, GOP gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed to return all of a projected surplus to taxpayers, while Dem rival David Crowley said he’d look at property tax relief while investing in schools and healthcare.
From WisPolitics … — 3rd CD Dem Rebecca Cooke is up with a second ad calling for a data center moratorium, this time adding her pledge not to take corporate PAC money because she doesn’t want to be “beholden to
Attorney General Josh Kaul touted violent crime hitting a 15-year low in Wisconsin while his GOP challenger Eric Toney accused him of “cherry picking” data with homicides up since the Dem took office.
3rd CD Dem Rebecca Cooke is up with a second ad calling for a data center moratorium, this time adding her pledge not to take corporate PAC money because she doesn’t want to be “beholden to any of these big tech companies.”
Madison, WI, August 24, 2026—The Wisconsin Firearm Owners invited both candidates for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to participate in a debate on October 29 in Adams, Wisconsin. Congressman Derrick Van Orden has accepted our invitation. As of today, we have not
Milwaukee – League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a community forum, “Healthcare and Food Equity Issues in Milwaukee County,” on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 am to noon. The event is free, and members of the public
WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, discussed his plan to expand healthcare for working families in Wausau. Crowley was joined by leaders in the Wausau area working to improve access to healthcare for families
KEWASKUM, Wis. — August 27, 2026 — Drexel Building Supply recently hosted U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany at its Kewaskum Manufacturing and Fulfillment Center for a facility tour and round-table regarding the construction industry, housing crisis, and how to support local
This is Senator Eric Wimberger. As we approach Labor Day, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep Wisconsin moving. From nurses and first responders to factory workers, truck drivers, farmers, and skilled tradespeople, countless Wisconsinites put in long
MADISON, WI – The Marquette Law Poll has found property taxes to be a top issue for voters. Wisconsinites want their property taxes reduced. That’s why David Crowley’s record of increasing both sales and property taxes on Wisconsin families faces growing scrutiny, Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the second quarter of 2026, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of June 30, 2026, there were 114 state-chartered commercial banks serving
Eau Claire, Wis. – On Tuesday, August 25, State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner and Senator Jesse James (SD-23) held a press conference at the former HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire where they detailed exactly how Jeff Smith’s
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and disastrous economic policies are driving up costs on working families. Whether it’s healthcare costs that are sky high or prices at the pump and
West Bend, WI – Nolan Jensen announced that he is running for Washington County Circuit Court Branch 4. The seat is currently held by Tony Evers appointee Sandra Giernoth. The general election will take place on April 6, 2027. Jensen
Could Crowley v. Tiffany outcome forecast next U.S. president?
As long as our country is going over in a barrel.
Our straitjacket of rules and spiral of subsidies has demonstrably failed; time to give families flexibility.
Wisconsin has a massive budget surplus, and that’s good news for taxpayers. Maybe. It all depends on who they elect as their next governor, of course, because Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley have very different plans for that money — your money.
Creating a humane future for all of us means not spending resources on death-making entities but instead investing in life-affirming climate-resilient infrastructure and resources.
His latest effort is a proposal called RISE, for “Resources for Independence, Stability and Employment,” to overhaul a patchwork of social safety-net programs.
With state revenues coming in higher than expected, GOP gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed to return all of a projected surplus to taxpayers, while Dem rival David Crowley said he’d look at property tax relief while investing in schools and healthcare.
From WisPolitics … — 3rd CD Dem Rebecca Cooke is up with a second ad calling for a data center moratorium, this time adding her pledge not to take corporate PAC money because she doesn’t want to be “beholden to any of these big tech companies.” Cooke has nearly $3.2
Attorney General Josh Kaul touted violent crime hitting a 15-year low in Wisconsin while his GOP challenger Eric Toney accused him of “cherry picking” data with homicides up since the Dem took office.
3rd CD Dem Rebecca Cooke is up with a second ad calling for a data center moratorium, this time adding her pledge not to take corporate PAC money because she doesn’t want to be “beholden to any of these big tech companies.”
Madison, WI, August 24, 2026—The Wisconsin Firearm Owners invited both candidates for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to participate in a debate on October 29 in Adams, Wisconsin. Congressman Derrick Van Orden has accepted our invitation. As of today, we have not received confirmation from the Cooke campaign. Van Orden and Cooke
Milwaukee – League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a community forum, “Healthcare and Food Equity Issues in Milwaukee County,” on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 am to noon. The event is free, and members of the public are encouraged to attend. Three local experts will discuss the
WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, discussed his plan to expand healthcare for working families in Wausau. Crowley was joined by leaders in the Wausau area working to improve access to healthcare for families in the community. “It was great to be at the
KEWASKUM, Wis. — August 27, 2026 — Drexel Building Supply recently hosted U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany at its Kewaskum Manufacturing and Fulfillment Center for a facility tour and round-table regarding the construction industry, housing crisis, and how to support local builders. They discussed building constraints, high costs of builds, and
This is Senator Eric Wimberger. As we approach Labor Day, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep Wisconsin moving. From nurses and first responders to factory workers, truck drivers, farmers, and skilled tradespeople, countless Wisconsinites put in long hours to provide for their families. That’s why Senate Republicans
MADISON, WI – The Marquette Law Poll has found property taxes to be a top issue for voters. Wisconsinites want their property taxes reduced. That’s why David Crowley’s record of increasing both sales and property taxes on Wisconsin families faces growing scrutiny, Wisconsinites are finding out just how much the Milwaukee County Executive
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the second quarter of 2026, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of June 30, 2026, there were 114 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. Total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stood at
Eau Claire, Wis. – On Tuesday, August 25, State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner and Senator Jesse James (SD-23) held a press conference at the former HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire where they detailed exactly how Jeff Smith’s votes and lack of action closed two essential hospitals in
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and disastrous economic policies are driving up costs on working families. Whether it’s healthcare costs that are sky high or prices at the pump and grocery store checkout, families are stretched thin. And now, President
West Bend, WI – Nolan Jensen announced that he is running for Washington County Circuit Court Branch 4. The seat is currently held by Tony Evers appointee Sandra Giernoth. The general election will take place on April 6, 2027. Jensen will bring a steadfast and welcome commitment to the bench: