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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #284, extending the energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Persistent supply challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system remain, coupled with a continued high demand for residential heating fuel, including
Eau Claire, WI — January 15th, 2026 — Today, Eric Wilson announced that he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer, effective immediately. “Wisconsin values mean putting people first—starting with our families,” Wilson said. “A statewide campaign demands full focus and
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David Crowley topped the Dem gubernatorial field for fundraising over the final months of 2025, thanks partly to transfers from his Milwaukee County exec campaign and support from the southeastern Wisconsin business community, a WisPolitics review finds.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature’s possible agenda for the 2026 election year. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTAf4X7aSk… Please log in to access subscriber
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Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Thirteen states and nine European countries have legalized medically assisted death for people with terminal illness. Wisconsin isn’t one of them. This is in spite of repeated efforts by families and legislators here to pass a compassionate right-to-die act.
What’s going on in Minneapolis right now — and less dramatically across the rest of the country — is the very face of the Trump Administration.
It seems the chaos in Minnesota is as much about drawing attention away from corruption scandals as it is about opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Trump ran for president repeatedly vowing to deport people who entered the United States illegally.
Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, noted yesterday some of the boost was driven by a strong stock market and resulting tax collections. “We must be careful when committing to ongoing spending using one-time money,” the GOP lawmakers said.
Since its inception, the FED has managed to cause 14 recessions, 6 financial crises, and bail-out the owners of the FED at Americans’ expense. So will the Trump DOJ’s probe bear fruit that makes this “independent” institution more accountable to the public? Or just more partisan?
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #284, extending the energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Persistent supply challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system remain, coupled with a continued high demand for residential heating fuel, including heating oil and propan… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Eau Claire, WI — January 15th, 2026 — Today, Eric Wilson announced that he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer, effective immediately. “Wisconsin values mean putting people first—starting with our families,” Wilson said. “A statewide campaign demands full focus and resources. After thoughtful consideration, and in light of family health
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David Crowley topped the Dem gubernatorial field for fundraising over the final months of 2025, thanks partly to transfers from his Milwaukee County exec campaign and support from the southeastern Wisconsin business community, a WisPolitics review finds.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature’s possible agenda for the 2026 election year. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMTAf4X7aSk… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
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Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Thirteen states and nine European countries have legalized medically assisted death for people with terminal illness. Wisconsin isn’t one of them. This is in spite of repeated efforts by families and legislators here to pass a compassionate right-to-die act.
What’s going on in Minneapolis right now — and less dramatically across the rest of the country — is the very face of the Trump Administration.
It seems the chaos in Minnesota is as much about drawing attention away from corruption scandals as it is about opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Trump ran for president repeatedly vowing to deport people who entered the United States illegally.
Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, and Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, noted yesterday some of the boost was driven by a strong stock market and resulting tax collections. “We must be careful when committing to ongoing spending using one-time money,” the GOP lawmakers said.
Since its inception, the FED has managed to cause 14 recessions, 6 financial crises, and bail-out the owners of the FED at Americans’ expense. So will the Trump DOJ’s probe bear fruit that makes this “independent” institution more accountable to the public? Or just more partisan?