A Better Wisconsin Together: three right-wing billionaires bid to buy themselves a MAGA majority Wisconsin state government
MADISON, Wis. — Recently filed Wisconsin campaign finance disclosures reveal three right-wing billionaires – Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein, and Elizabeth Uihlein – provided a stunning percentage of the campaign cash raised in the last six months by the Assembly and Senate
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the debate among GOP candidates for state’s 7th CD
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent debate among GOP candidates for Wisconsin’s 7th CD.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Roys campiagn: Rodriguez withdraws, Roys calls for unity
“I want to thank Lt. Gov. Rodriguez for her service to our state and for putting herself forward as a candidate for governor. Primaries make us stronger, and it takes courage and hard work to run for office. We are
Brennan campaign: Joel Brennan’s statement on the Governor’s race
Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “I deeply respect Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez and the ideas and energy she brought to this race. This is no doubt disappointing for her and people who supported her campaign, and
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Grothman bill to streamline foreign medical accreditation advances through education and workforce committee
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06)‘s Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act advanced through the House Committee on Education and Workforce, clearing the way for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The legislation would transfer responsibility for foreign medical accreditation from the
FRI News Summary: Barnes, Hong lead Democratic fundraising
TOP STORIES Barnes, Hong lead Democratic fundraising as Rodriguez stumblesAmong Democrats:* Barnes raised about $840K in 1H26, spent $1.1M+, had about $204K on hand* Hong raised about $709K, spent around $433K, had about $411K on hand* Brennan raised nearly $666K,
Dave Cieslewicz: Still anybody’s race
Since I last wrote about the Wisconsin governor’s race a whole lot of water has rushed under the bridge. Let’s review.
Gregory Humphrey: Democrats break the spell of blind support for Israel
House Democrats split nearly evenly on a Wednesday amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel, showcasing how the contentious issue is reshaping the political dynamics in the party.
Scott Walker: Wisconsin’s uber-left leaves voters with only bad options for governor
Incompetence and ignorance are the dominating themes among the Democrats running for governor in Wisconsin.
Ruth Connif: Waking up to a world on fire
In Madison we woke up Thursday morning to the stinging haze of wildfire smoke blanketing the city, drifting down on us from the same forest fires.
Scott Niederjohn: Schug, a giant of economics education, took lessons beyond classrooms to anyone willing to learn
We lost a giant in economic and financial education — and in education reform — this week with the passing of Dr. Mark Schug.
Dave Zweifel: After all these years, McCarthyism still lives
Will we ever escape the scourge of McCarthyism?
Protect Our Wisconsin: Protect Our Wisconsin releases new ads slamming Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda of protecting predators and slashing social security
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads on TV and streaming platforms, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany’s extreme agenda. From protecting predators by blocking the release of the Epstein files to voting to kick seniors off of Social Security
Leslie Spencer-Herrera: Congress must honor promise workers spent a lifetime earning
Report makes clear that Congress needs to act in next few years. Around 2033, Social Security will have about 80% of the funds needed to make full payments. Congress needs to act to fill 20% gap.
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR accepting Hunter R3 Grant applications
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hunter R3 grant supports