U.S. Rep. Pocan: Bill will tax Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ payouts at 100%
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather
Mike McCabe: What just might unite us
Regardless of where we’re from or where we now live, we share a great many problems. None bigger than our relationship with technology, the question of whether machines will be our servants or masters, whether tools like AI will end up assisting humanity or commandeering it.
Gregg Hoffmann: Data center in the Driftless Area?
It could be time for more Driftless folks to consider zoning, at least for large businesses like data centers and others that could impact the environment.
Michael Lucas: Wisconsin labor market update: March 2026
Despite reports of a bustling stock market, improving employment conditions and rising wages, many have yet to benefit these positive developments personally. What’s really going on?
Anthony Pahnke: Wisconsin farmers are in crisis. Lawmakers aren’t helping.
Changes introduced by our Wisconsin lawmakers do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers. Still, these changes do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers.
Mark Belling: Democrats tell Evers to just go away
Leftist hatred of tax relief kills lame-duck governor’s deal for school aid and tax cuts.
Bill Barth: Common ground cursed by purists
A grand compromise — there’s that dirty word in politics — was scuttled for the sake of political grandstanding.
John Scott: Medicaid cuts are hurting Wisconsin
Hospitals in Van Orden’s congressional district were projected to lose more than $42 million in annual revenue under the budget law.
John Torinus: Columbus, Indiana, visionary model for smaller cities
Columbus, Indiana, a city about the size of West Bend, has become a mecca for its collection of 70 buildings designed by world-class architects.
John Imes: When removal becomes a political tool, democracy suffers
Four members of the Shorewood Hills Village Board voted to remove me as village president. Obviously, my family and I are disappointed. More importantly, this was not right, and the legal standard for removal was not met.
Bruce Murphy: The lessons of Watertown
How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 27, 2026. Potato growers
Sapik Campaign: Douglas County Boar Members endorse Sapik for Senate
[Superior, WI…] Members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors came out strongly today for former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Board members included leaders who are supporting the former state
National Republican Congressional Committee: Wisconsin Dems support sex-change surgeries for minors, call on Cooke to answer
Wisconsin Democrats including Emily Berge, Rebecca Cooke’s primary opponent in the 3rd congressional district, signed onto a letter emphasizing their support of sex-change surgeries for minors. Local elected officials that have endorsed Rebecca Cooke also signed onto the letter. The letter
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Proclaims May as Older Americans Month
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in celebration of the older adults who have helped shape Milwaukee County through their leadership, service, and dedication to our community. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is