Crowley Campaign: ICYMI: David Crowley stands up to Big Tech to protect Wisconsin families and communities
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley is standing up for working families—against big tech billionaires—and that’s why working men and women across Wisconsin are supporting his vision for Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce support for 49 projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and support safer routes to school across the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $32 million in federal funding for 49 local transportation improvement projects in communities across the state to help local governments build or expand safe, nonmotorized transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and Safe Routes to School Program projects.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Headlines Grant County Fair, celebrates rural Wisconsin
LANCASTER, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden headlined the Grant County Fair Thursday evening, joining hundreds of residents for a night celebrating rural Wisconsin.
Sen. Testin: Democrats lose in court after smear campaign
MADISON, Wis. – Senate President Pro-Tempore, Senator Patrick Testin released the following statement after Jeff Smith and his allies at the Senate Democrat Campaign Committee (SSDC) failed miserably, in Dane County Court following their witch hunt and defamation campaign against local official, and upstanding Wisconsin citizen – Michele Magadance Skinner.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Statement on Mayor Dave Ament’s social media activity
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament amidst reports of anti-Muslim content he allegedly shared publicly on Facebook. Over recent weeks, Mayor Ament has shared multiple posts disparaging Islam and Muslims, including content suggesting that Muslims elected to public office are “traitors” and content questioning whether Muslim Americans can be loyal citizens.
Skinner campaign: Michele Magadance Skinner statement: Democrats false narrative shut down in Dane County court
Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after today’s ruling by Dane County Judge in the case brought against her by Jeff Smith’s democratic allies:
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Presents Representative Paul Melotik with Working for Wisconsin Legislative Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Paul Melotik with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Melotik was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Department of Health Services: Confirms E.coli, Salmonella cases linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Salmonella in Wisconsinites related to eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. One person has been hospitalized.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for August 21
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss data centers as an issue in the governor’s race, the Universities of Wisconsin’s request for more state aid to fund a tuition freeze and other initiatives, a federal investigation into whether Milwaukee Public Schools considers race in disciplinary decisions and more.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the Van Orden-Cooke rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District between Dem Rebecca Cooke and Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Ruth Conniff: Data centers are a big political issue; what should Wisconsin do about them?
What specific policies should Wisconsinites demand from their political leaders on data centers?
Annette Olson: Central count
Wisconsin’s citizen voters must be assured that their votes count. Central Count continues to be the core problem behind Wisconsin’s chronic election night delays, technical failures, and eroded public confidence.
Bruce Murphy: Fake polls, real polls muddled Wisconsin governor’s race
None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.
Tonia Thornhill: Wisconsin commutation debate raises questions about second chances
Wisconsin has an opportunity to address both a massive taxpayer burden and one of the state’s most difficult ethical questions.
Patrick McIlheran: How a development tool can increase property taxes
Development-spurring TIF has consequences in Wisconsin’s taxpayer-protecting levy limits, but there’s a way around the tradeoff.