THU News Summary: Gubernatorial candidates discuss marijuana policy, hemp
TOP STORIES Tiffany, Crowley aligned on removing federal protections for wolves in Wisconsin… On Friday, [Trump EO] directed [Interior Sec.] Burgum to begin the process of delisting or downlisting wolves … within 90 days if recovery criteria are met. …
Elections Commission survey of clerks finds no increase in late absentee ballots, no improvements, either
The anonymous survey found 9% of clerks who responded said they received more late absentee ballots for the August primary compared to the spring election, while 48% said the number was about the same.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Fact check: Derrick Van Orden’s record gutting health care, siding with insurers and pharma instead of lowering health care costs
Derrick Van Orden is lying about his record gutting health care. LIE: DVO brags about securing $203 million to Wisconsin from the so-called “Rural Health Transformation Program” for hospitals in West Central Wisconsin. FACT CHECK: The math doesn’t lie. DVO voted to cut $7 BILLION from
WisDems: Van Orden ignores constituents while attending lavish GOP Midterm Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Today, MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden spoke at the GOP’s flashy Midterm Convention in Texas to flaunt an administration that is making life more expensive for working Wisconsinites. Just last night, gas prices spiked 16 cents in Wisconsin as a
Capitol Chats: League of Women Voters Wisconsin’s Cronmiller says constitutional amendment could leave state ‘litigating equity vs. equality’
On this week’s “Capitol Chats”, Debra Cronmiller, executive director of the League of Women Voters Wisconsin, discusses three constitutional amendments on the November ballot.
Crowley campaign: Tom Tiffany says no to additional debates, refuses to take questions from reporters
Tom Tiffany is Trying to Avoid Tough Questions Even When it Comes to Condemning Pedophiles MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In what may be MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany’s most cowardly act to date, the Congressman refused to answer on camera whether Trump was
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Ahead of Derrick Van Orden taking the stage in Dallas, a reminder of how his record hurt west central Wisconsin families
“Angry” Derrick Van Orden has spent this week complaining that he isn’t “getting the credit [he] deserve[s]” for his record in Washington. Once again, DVO is completely out-of-touch with reality. Before he takes the stage this evening to lie more,
Wisconsin Right to Life: “How many more Rosalies will there be?
MADISON, Wis. — September 9, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. FDA, an important case challenging the federal government’s removal of safeguards surrounding the abortion drug mifepristone. At the
WJFW: Cancels planned 7th Congressional District debate
RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will not host its planned live debate between the candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District on September 29. Democratic nominee Fred Clark agreed to participate in the debate. Republican nominee Michael Alfonso has not agreed
Tiffany campaign: Criminal-first Crowley: David Crowley wants to turn Wisconsin into a sanctuary for illegal aliens, undermine law enforcement, and make Wisconsin families less safe
WAUSAU, WI – Yesterday, Tom Tiffany took aim at David Crowley for giving prison inmates free tablets, which have been used to intimidate witnesses and access child pornography. This tablet scandal is only one part of Crowley’s soft-on-crime record and promise to
Port Green Bay: 2026 Port Symposium charts the future
From Great Lakes Competitiveness to Port Growth (Green Bay, Wis.) – Speakers at this year’s Port Symposium shared perspectives on the issues and opportunities impacting Port Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin and the Great Lakes maritime system. Topics ranged from the
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: MWC, and ISM Brookfield host “Open Doors: Meet Your Muslim Neighbors” Sept. 9
BROOKFIELD, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA), in partnership with the Muslim Women’s Coalition (MWC) and ISM Brookfield, will host “Open Doors: Meet Your Muslim Neighbors,” a free community open house, on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:00 to
WISDOM: Save a life: Wisconsin coalition brings Good Samaritan reform campaign to Appleton
Community organizations unite to demand stronger protections for people who call 911 during an overdose emergency APPLETON, WI — September 7, 2026 — What if calling 911 to save someone’s life could put your own freedom at risk? That is
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Six Wisconsin lawmakers named ‘Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’
MADISON – Six of Wisconsin’s federal lawmakers have been recognized with the ‘Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’ Award. Presented every two years, the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award recognizes legislators who demonstrate the strongest support for Wisconsin agriculture through their voting
WisDems: Statement on MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany refusing to debate
MADISON, Wis. — In response to MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany refusing numerous debate invitations and hiding his extreme record from voters, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement: “Congressman Tiffany is too chicken to get in front of