National Federation of Independent Business: NFIB releases new ads in Wisconsin urging Rep. Bryan Steil to permanently repeal Beneficial Ownership Information mandate
MADISON, Wis. (June 29, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released new paid radio and digital advertisements in Wisconsin today, urging Rep. Bryan Steil to permanently repeal the law that established the
Gov. Evers: Proclaims tomorrow, June 30, “Wisconsin Kringle Day” to celebrate Wisconsin’s official state pastry
MADISON — This weekend, in a social media message to Wisconsinites, Gov. Tony Evers announced he is proclaiming tomorrow, June 30, “Wisconsin Kringle Day,” and the governor is encouraging Wisconsinites and Kringle enthusiasts both near and abroad to help celebrate by enjoying
Wisconsin State Fair: Earns nomination for best State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – June 29, 2026– As Wisconsinites prepare to attend the celebration 175 years in the making, Fairgoers across the land are invited to help make Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile, the top state Fair in the country. The
WisGOP: WisGOP calls on WEC to investigate Green Bay duplicate ballots
MADISON, Wis. — For the SECOND time this year, the Green Bay City Clerk has mailed duplicate ballots to voters ahead of the August primary, despite prior assurances it would not happen again. This follows WisGOP’s formal complaint to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) demanding an investigation
ACLU-WI: Voces de la Frontera, ACLU of Wisconsin ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject attempt of Wisconsin sheriffs to further delay ruling on practice of honoring ICE detainers
MADISON – Last week, Voces de la Frontera, represented by the ACLU of Wisconsin, filed a brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Voces v. Gerber, asking the Court to reject a motion by five sheriffs to further delay proceedings
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Stay cool, hydrated, and connected during heat warning
Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week. Dangerously hot conditions are forecast with daytime heat index values up to 107 degrees on
MON News Summary: Barnes goes after Rodriguez over utility PAC donations
TOP STORIES Barnes goes after Rodriguez for accepting utility PAC donations… WEC Energy Group’s PAC donated nearly $13,000 to Rodriguez’s campaign in 2022. In 2021, Rodriguez voted in the state Assembly to pass a bill vetoed by Evers to eliminate
John Nichols: Wisconsin should vote to tax the rich
Few ideas are more popular than taxing the rich. And rightly so.
Amy Loudenbeck: Francesca Hong will take Wisconsin in the wrong direction
In February, Hong co-authored Assembly Bill 1028, which would have allowed Wisconsin counties and municipalities to impose an additional income tax on earnings above $1 million.
Mark Lewyn: Wisconsin is sitting on $800 million in unclaimed money
The state has built one of the better automatic-return systems in the country. Now it should stop treating that as enough.
Rebecca Draeger: No, the Farm Bill isn’t cutting SNAP benefits
Much of the criticism aimed at the Farm Bill is really criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reality, the bill does not reduce SNAP benefits.
Gregg Hoffmann: China sets pace for new energy
China is promoting direct renewable power connections for data centers, industrial parks, and export-oriented firms under a new 2026–2030 energy strategy.
Janine Geske: A strong, independent judiciary protects America’s freedom
Since the Constitution places the ultimate power in the hands of the people, we must always remain vigilant and protective of our founding principles.
Bill Kaplan: The biggest D.C. scandal
The biggest D.C. scandal is Trump’s proposed military budget of $1.5 trillion.
Michelle Bryant: Foundational Black Americans: Fugazi or just fringe?
We are better served by unity, by recognizing the interconnectedness of our histories, and by working together to secure the long-overdue material and symbolic repairs.