Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 10
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the latest developments in the governor’s race, Vice President JD Vance’s visit and a string of new court actions.
National Federation of Independent Business: John Deere settlement paves the way for right to repair for small businesses
MADISON, WI (July 10, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a statement highlighting the need to expand right to repair efforts following the recent antitrust lawsuit settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere. “This settlement is a huge
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the Dem primary for Wisconsin governor with Crowley, Hughes out
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the Dem field for governor with David Crowley and Missy Hughes dropping their bids to back Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Midwest Environmental Advocates: MEA and Sierra Club file lawsuit after state regulators abandon required environmental review for Port Washington data center
Madison, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Sierra Club challenging a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to issue permits for a massive data center campus in Port Washington without fully evaluating the project’s environmental consequences. The
WisDems: ICYMI: Hospital closures and data centers put Assembly District 92 in the spotlight
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews details how healthcare is at the top of mind for voters in Wisconsin’s 92nd congressional district—meanwhile their current representative, Clint Moses, has a record of denying affordable healthcare to his constituents and pockets money from health
Tom Still: Can Democratic socialism appeal to the middle?
While many Americans want respite from Trump’s bloviation and bad economic choices – from trade tariffs to manipulating the Federal Reserve Bank – they are unlikely to elect people who don’t believe in core American values such as free markets and the right to start, own and invest in businesses.
Jason Church: Don’t call Wisconsin’s young lazy. Make life affordable.
The median Wisconsin home has nearly doubled in price in ten years, to about $330,000, the 13th steepest climb in the country. A typical Wisconsin family can no longer afford a typical Wisconsin home.
Omar Waheed: It’s not 2001 anymore. Candidates need to show up for Muslims and Arabs
We can no longer ignore the Muslim and Arab voice. Generations of families have been born and raised in the United States after their parents immigrated here.
Brian Fraley: Wisconsin forged a fortress for press freedom in 1848. We are still fighting to keep it open
Wisconsin entered statehood with one of the strongest free expression guarantees in the nation. Article I, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution declared that every person may freely speak, write, and publish on any subject, and that the press shall be free.
Dan Knodl: A grandpa’s perspective on protecting children
I will continue working to protect children, defend parental rights, and preserve opportunities for girls and young women. Some issues in public policy are complicated. Protecting kids is not one of them.
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Douglas County District Attorney
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Douglas County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Mark Fruehauf’s resignation, effective Aug. 22, 2026. The new district attorney will serve for
Lauren Wilbor: Evers & Co. tried to kneecap Wisconsin motorsports. The voters remember.
Evers betrayed race fans statewide when he vetoed a common-sense “right to race” law that would have protected local tracks from predatory trial lawyers and NIMBYs – a bill that passed both chambers without opposition.
Shannon Whitworth: The silence breaks: Accountability at last for those who make Milwaukee life unlivable
Standing against ‘teen takeovers’ and acting the fool, there are adults who teach better choices.
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Buffalo County Sheriff
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Buffalo County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Michael H. Osmond’s resignation, effective July 13, 2026. The new sheriff will serve for
Mark Maier: Wisconsin students lag in literacy despite high spending
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. This is Mark Maier; I am a candidate for state Assembly District 81. I am concerned about the rising property taxes and