David Blaska: Nine big problems for Democrats running for WI governor
No matter who Democrats wind up nominating for governor, they’re already backed up against their own goal line against Republican Tom Tiffany.
Bruce Murphy: Was Rodriguez campaign the worst in state history?
Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?
Steven Walters: Wikler concedes Democratic Party’s image problems
The ‘blob’ of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.
Paul Fanlund: Ben Wikler seems worried about the governor’s race
Wikler probably knows more than anyone about what it takes for Democrats to win elections in Wisconsin, and he seemed to betray a real worry.
Charlie Sykes: Do Democrats have a plan?
A conversation with Ben Wikler.
Richard Moore: When ownership no longer means ownership
If you buy property and hold legal title to it but cannot exercise practical authority or control over that property, do you really own it?
Michael Lucas: How reassessments can increase your property taxes: and what to do about it
Every year thousands of people fall prey to the whims of their local assessor. Even if you’ve made no improvements to your home, and even if local levy limits stay the same, your property tax bill can still go up.
Michael Jahr: More Wisconsin circuit courts use text reminders to move justice along: a ‘godsend’
But only a minority of counties use existing capabilities to send messages automatically
Natalie Eilbert: Trump peels back another layer of protection for LGBTQ+ kids
A rescission from the Trump administration that would strip Biden-era protections from LGBTQ+ children in the foster care system.
Michael Pointer Mace: ICE is asking to be sued. Milwaukee is just the city to oblige
City Attorney Evan Goyke can help.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District: “The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress. Rebecca Cooke stands with working families
Evers says Trump order to keep coal plants open is costing ratepayers $117 million
A Trump administration push to keep aging Midwestern coal-fired power plants open is set to cost Wisconsin ratepayers some $117 million, Gov. Tony Evers wrote in a letter protesting the directive.
AFT Local 212 COPE endorses Mandela Barnes for governor
On Friday, July 17th, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, through its Committee on PoliticalEducation (COPE), endorsed former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin.The union represents full- and part-time faculty, academic professional staff, and MPBSengineers & production specialists
Talking Trade with Brett Ewer, Michael Best Strategies
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a discussion on upcoming tariff developments with Brett Ewer, a principal with Michael Best Strategies.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, colleagues demand investigation, accountability from Trump Admin following two more ICE shootings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding investigations and accountability for the two fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent days in Maine and Texas. The Senators call on Department