WisDems: New report finds inflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs Congressman Tom Tiffany voted to protect
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals that Tom Tiffany-backed tariffs are totally to blame for inflation-related cost spikes on everyday items. Wisconsinites have seen essential costs like food and gas rise quickly, squeezing working families and seniors on fixed incomes,
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: David Crowley announced new student renters bill of rights to protect student renters pressured into unfair leasing agreements
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Earlier this week, David Crowley announced his Fair Deal for Wisconsin Renters policy plan which included a Student Renters Bill of Rights that would implement new guardrails for college town housing to protect students from greedy and
A Better Wisconsin Together: What Wisconsinites should know about MAGA district attorney Eric Toney ahead of Sunday’s debate
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, October 11 Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is set to participate in a televised debate as part of his run for the statewide office of Attorney General. Toney, a Republican with a
Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Verizon on plans to end landline service
Baldwin raises concerns that rural Wisconsinites could be left without reliable phone service, including during emergencies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded answers from Verizon CEO Dan Schulman regarding the company’s plan to transition away from
City of Madison: Street closure for Madison Electric Vehicle Expo
The 10 block of S Pinckney Street will be closed on Saturday, October 10th for the Madison Electric Vehicle Expo event. The event was originally scheduled to take place on September 19th but was rescheduled due to weather. The street
WisDems: New Audio: Congressman Tom Tiffany’s plan would mean a massive sales tax hike or deep cuts to schools
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from WKOW reveals Congressman Tom Tiffany’s plan to eliminate the state income tax, which could nearly triple the sales tax, making it among the highest in the nation while cutting taxes for billionaires and millionaires. The
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 9
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Gray Media Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen discuss Republican Tom Tiffany’s continued financial advantage in the governor’s race, President Donald Trump’s announcement of federal disaster aid for Wisconsin, the state court system’s budget request and more.
Democratic Governors Association: Congressman Tom Tiffany “hopes” to push tax scheme that would create “highest sales tax in the U.S”
New reporting from WKOW and The Milwaukee Courier reveals that behind closed doors, Congressman Tom Tiffany is pushing an extreme tax plan that “would likely result in the highest sales tax in the country, according to a conservative think tank.”
Reps. Pocan, Bacon: Introduce resolution recognizing National PrEP Day
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced a resolution recognizing October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day and highlighting the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a critical tool for preventing HIV. “PrEP is
Citizens for Free Enterprise: Launches new interactive “Socialism is Spreading” map
OMAHA, Neb. – Citizens for Free Enterprise (CFFE) is launching a new interactive map for voters to see how socialist candidates and elected office holders are popping up around the country. The map, which can be found at CitizensForFreeEnterprise.com, will show
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #305 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, as a mark of respect for Wisconsin State Patrol
WisDems: ICYMI: Tony Wied’s trades show reason for stock trading rules, experts say
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes Congressman Tony Wied for trading stock while sitting on committees that oversee and draft legislation that impacts the industries in his portfolio.Wied sits on the House Small Business, Agriculture
WisGOP: Another Milwaukee County inmate threatens a witness thanks to David Crowley’s tablets
MADISON, Wis. – In what’s becoming a disturbing pattern in Milwaukee County, another inmate has used a tablet provided by Democrat County Executive David Crowley to threaten a victim from jail. The inmate in question is currently facing charges for domestic abuse and sent
Gov. Evers: And County Executive Crowley celebrate new Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility
Evers Administration secured nearly $139 million in investments for the facility to bolster efficiency, expand opportunities for partnership and education, and offer critical support for victims and families when they need it most WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers and Milwaukee County