WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ examine the battle for control of the Wisconsin Legislature
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the upcoming races to control the Wisconsin Legislature and the issues that favor each party. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Ruth Conniff: The real cost of Tom Tiffany’s debate dodge
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin, is skipping multiple debates with his Democratic rival, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
Renee Wachter: A new academic year, a new opportunity for Wisconsin
As we welcome students from all walks of life, I am reminded that they are not just preparing for Wisconsin’s future. They will help create it. And that gives me great optimism about what lies ahead.
FRI News Summary: Canvasser charged in hit-and-run worked for conservative PAC
TOP STORIES Canvasser charged in Wisconsin hit-and-run worked for conservative PAC… Duan Maiden, 32 [of TX], had consumed multiple alcoholic drinks between canvassing neighborhoods Sept. 3 when the vehicle he was driving struck and seriously injured a bicyclist, and later
Goldy Brown III: Having two parents matters; so does data
Research keeps on reinforcing the importance of family structure, so why aren’t we using the metric?
Dave Zweifel: Nelson’ book captures Packers’ deep connection with community
Tom Nelson, whose real job is county executive of Outagamie County, has put together what he calls the “people’s history” of the Packers from the heyday of Curly Lambeau to today’s new leadership and all the ups and downs in the many years in between.
Scott Walker: Capitalism beats socialism every time
Giving government more power will worsen young people’s woes.
Jamie Stiehm: Trump’s D.C. crime scenes under the summer sun
Trump’s fingerprints are all over this city like it’s a crime scene. He never gave up a golf game to attend an orchestra, opera, theater or ballet performance at the Kennedy Center honoring the slain president. Not once.
Dennis Yen-Feng Lei: Forty years of Wisconsin-Taiwan sister ties—why they matter more than ever
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Wisconsin and Taiwan. Since that partnership was established in 1986, the relationship has grown steadily through trade, agriculture, technology, education, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. Four decades later, those ties matter more than ever.
Panelists see Dem environment brewing for legislative races, but split on what it will mean
The debate between panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon on the future of the state Legislature ultimately came down to one question: Is it 2006 or 2010 again?
Cooke declines second invitation to debate Van Orden
Dem Rebecca Cooke has declined a second invitation to debate GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, saying she won’t participate in the “charade” with a potential host she says has “an obvious partisan bias.”
FRI AM Update: Tiffany, others slated to appear at town hall on proposed high-voltage line
From WisPolitics … — GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany will participate in a town hall tonight in Baraboo on a proposed 190-mile extra high-voltage transmission line planned for western Wisconsin. Others invited to tonight’s event include: Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc;
Rep. Vining: Recognized as “Friend of Family Medicine”
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining recognized as a “Friend of Family Medicine” by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP), a statewide association committed to promoting high professional and ethical standards in the practice of family medicine. Representative Vining was recognized for
Dávila campaign: Judge Jack Dávila launches re-election campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1
Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court MILWAUKEE — Judge Jack Dávila today launched his campaign for re-election to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1, for the April 6, 2027
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: Announces anti-corruption policy focused on accountability and transparency
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – This week, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. Crowley’s plan focuses on four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their positions of power