Marquette Poll: Hong grows lead in Dem gubernatorial primary
State Rep. Francesca Hong expanded her lead over the Dem primary field in a new Marquette Law School Poll that went back into the field after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped her bid and Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley jumped back into the race.
Roys campaign: Roys continues fight for workers
MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys issued the following statement today in response to a ruling by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 2. “Our state is better off when workers have a say in their workplaces. Act 10 was an
State Senate Democratic Committee: Michele Magadance Skinner trails Sen. Smith by 7% while remaining unpopular in the district
MADISON, WI – A new poll highlighted in Monday’s WisPolitics PM Update shows Senator Jeff Smith with a commanding lead in the race for the 31st Senate district. With just under 100 days until election day, Senator Smith has a 7-point lead on
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Marquette County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the I39 southbound between Fawn Court and the Waushara County Line project in Marquette County.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, colleagues introduce bill to counter Trump’s attacks on American elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election
James Wigderson: Tiffany won and he wasn’t even in the room
The remaining five Democrats running for their party’s nomination for governor met Tuesday night for the one and only televised debate, and none of the candidates took a swipe at the frontrunner, state Rep. Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist in the race.
Eric Genrich: Barnes is the progressive fighter we need as governor
More than ever, Wisconsin needs a governor who can lead with the values, ideas and vision that put working people at the center of every decision.
Michael Maistelman: There’s a good reason why Gov. Tony Evers is backing Crowley
Democrats are free to support whichever candidate they prefer. But before casting a ballot, they should ask themselves one simple question: Why are Republicans spending millions to boost democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary? I believe the answer is obvious.
Mike McCabe: Blast it all, my take’s gone cold
When did getting noticed become more important than being honest or decent or right? Guessing here that the answer coincides with the rise of the hot take.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Court of Appeals sides with WILL in Act 10 case
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a significant victory at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals after they upheld Act 10 in Abbotsford Education Association v. WERC. WILL represented a teacher who supported and benefited from the
Carthage College: President’s Dinner celebrates Carthage momentum
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College celebrated its continued growth and momentum on July 18 at the annual President’s Dinner. The event took place in the newly named Grace Kolakowski Hall within the A.F. Siebert Chapel. This flexible venue allows students and
Annette Olson: Cradle to grave
Democrat Socialists are promising Americans a better way. Free almost everything. But is it?
Jenny Price and Sydney Badeau: People with disabilities worried about rights challenges
Cuts to home care can cost the freedom to live independently. It also costs small businesses, home care workers and family caregivers who must leave the workforce to care for family.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Portion of Hank Aaron State Trail to close during Wisconsin State Fair
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in collaboration with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. from Aug. 6 to
Sen. Hesselbein: Condemns ruling against workers’ rights
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) today condemned a court decision in the effort to restore the right to collectively bargain for Wisconsin workers. In 2024, Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost found that legislation (“Act 10”) stripping collective bargaining rights from