Tom Tiffany

Senate Passes Bill By Baldwin, VP-Elect Vance

But it faces a tight timeline in U.S. House to become law.

Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’

A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.

Liz Cheney Opposes Rep. Van Orden

She opposes Republican congressman because he was at U.S. Capitol on January 6.

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.

Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?

Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.

Tim Walz Stumps in Superior Saturday

In first trip to northern Wisconsin Democratic V-P candidate predicts 'margin of error' election.

Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting

Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

On 89th Anniversary of Social Security, Democrats Fight to Strengthen Program While MAGA Republicans Threaten Cuts

Right Wing Group Opposes Conservation of Land in Wisconsin

American Stewards of Liberty influences Republican legislators on Pelican River project.

Congressman Hopes To Give Wisconsin Its First National Park

The Apostle Islands would become a national park, but some officials concerned about impact on treaties, hunting.

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump

Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite

Trump Calls Milwaukee “Horrible City”

Comment made during meeting with House Republicans.

How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction

It's agreed: A 'dark day' and Democrats have 'weaponized' the legal system.

How Bipartisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?

Lugar index shows Ron Johnson, Tom Tiffany least bipartisan. Baldwin, Gallagher rank high.

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

Why Are Wisconsin Republicans So Hostile to Ukraine?

All 5 of state's remaining Republican House members voted against aid to Ukraine.

How Partisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?

DW-NOMINATE shows our members are typically more partisan than the median.

Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.

League of Conservation Voters releases National Environmental Scorecard for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation

Hovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin

Hovde’s announcement focused on the economy, crime, the border. Dems already attacking him for California conmections.

Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin

As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.

Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin

Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.

GOP Congressmen Call For Protasiewicz Recusal on New Maps Case

Court faces new lawsuit charging congressional district maps are gerrymandered.

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.

Baldwin, Van Orden Lead Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski

In 2016, Senator Baldwin passed “Jason’s Law” to strengthen VA’s opioid prescribing guidelines and provide safer pain management to veterans

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.

How Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight

Despite their names sometimes percolating, one member even missed the vote while on a trip to Israel.

How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.

MAGA Republicans’ Looming Government Shutdown Would Crush Wisconsin Families

Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid

Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.

40-Year-Old Stevens Point Student Is First Republican To Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Announcement comes after representatives Tiffany and Gallagher said they were out.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment

But Sen. Ron Johnson, who appears in charging document, says it is another example of "dual system of justice under Biden."

Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan

Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.

Rep. Tom Tiffany Won’t Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Republican field for fall 2024 race is wide open as more candidates opt out.

Tiffany Far Behind Baldwin In Fundraising

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin raised $3 million in 2nd quarter of 2023, vs $114,000 for possible challenger, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis

Biden leads Trump by 9, DeSantis by 2 in hypothetical head-to-heads

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."

Gallagher Won’t Challenge Baldwin for US Senate

A blow to GOP leaders who saw congressman as best shot to defeat Democrat in 2024.

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

Fitzgerald, Johnson, Introduce Pretrial Release Reporting Act

Wisconsin’s Congressional Republicans Blast Trump Indictment

Indictment marks first time in history a former president faces criminal charges.

State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR

DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.

League of Conservation Voters releases National Scorecard for Wisconsin’s delegation

How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?

Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Statement on the Anniversary of 1/6

Mike Gallagher and WI GOP Deliver Ringing Endorsement of Chaos and Gridlock

Fitzgerald Demands FTC Neutrality on Antitrust Enforcement

Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway

Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.

Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission

Journal Sentinel reporter’s attack helps reinforce election lies.

What Will Happen to Evers’ Appointees?

After four years, a long list of his appointees to head departments, serve on state boards still haven't been approved by GOP Senate.

Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’

Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.

21 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, which groups, advocates and trends won or lost?

Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District

AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.

Journal Sentinel Loses Six More Veterans

More cuts by Gannett: David Haynes, Bruce Vielmetti and four others taking buyouts.

Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint

Taxpayers fund mailing that blasts Biden and ‘liberal policies.'

Fitzgerald Introduces the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

Tiffany, Opponent Debate Crime, Inflation

‘Democrat-run cities’ like Milwaukee blasted by Republican in northern Wisconsin congressional district.

Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies

11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.

Wisconsin’s Banana Republicans

Why are Grothman, Johnson, Michels defending Trump’s illegal hoarding of top secret files.

Tiffany, Fitzgerald Push FBI On Search For Trump Documents

Wisconsin congressman join 16 Judiciary Committee members to support probe of FBI.

Senator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution to Remember the 10th Anniversary of Shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek

Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage

Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.

Will State GOP Wake Up To Reality?

Grothman, Tiffany ignore Jan. 6 hearings, threats to Pence as candidates for governor embrace Trump.

House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents

State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.

Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents

Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.

WILL Amicus: Lawsuit Against Senator Johnson, Congressmen an Attempt to Penalize Protected Speech

The speech under challenge is clearly protected by First Amendment

Fitzgerald Leads Letter to DOJ Demanding an Investigation into Violence Against Pro-Life Organizations

State High Court Disallows GOP Congressmen’s Amended Political Map

But will consider amended maps by Evers and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities.

The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021

The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.

Fitzgerald, Armstrong Lead House Colleagues in Calling Out Biden Administration’s Attempted Distraction from its Disastrous Energy Policies

Fitzgerald Joins Delegation in Recognizing Wisconsin’s Veteran Mentorship Programs

Class Action Lawsuit Targets Schools For Lax COVID-19 Policies

The lawsuit is backed by a liberal super PAC controlled by the owner of Minocqua Brewing.

Republicans’ Vote Against Paying Wisconsin’s Service Members and Veterans

Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat

Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.

Bipartisan Consensus Backs Helping Afghan Allies

But Trump, Tiffany, others on far right oppose helping settle Afghans in U.S.

Republicans Resist State Help for Afghan Refugees

Testin raises concerns over resettling refugees at Fort McCoy, Tiffany opposes plan.

WisDems Statement on Welcoming Afghan Refugees to Wisconsin

History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection

Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.

Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers

House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.

State Republicans Oppose Federal PFAS Law

Just one of state's five GOP House members backs bill regulating 'forever chemicals.'

Grothman, Fitzgerald Dishonor State Heroes

Vote against removing Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol dishonors Civil War dead.

Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud

Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.

The Vanishing Courage of Mike Gallagher

Wisconsin congressman took a stand against Republican lies and then turned chicken.

Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?

Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.

Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination

"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.

Which Members of Congress Got Vaccine?

One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.

Tiffany Advised Daughters Against Getting Vaccine

Northern Wisconsin congressman makes false claims, contradicts public health guidance.

Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine

As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Applauds WI Democrats for Advancing American Rescue Plan

Meanwhile, Ron Johnson — and all WI Republican Members — Continue to Reject Relief

Tiffany Pushed Election Lies, Report Notes

His social media posts quoted in Democratic report on Republicans’ “insurrection."

Hupy & Abraham Face Political Storm

Hupy’s donations to Ron Johnson attacked by Minocqua brewer and law firm losing business.

Where Are Act 10 Players Today?

Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.

False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors

Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

Did State GOP Reps Support Cheney?

Gallagher voted to keep her House position. Other four congressmen won’t say.

Conservative Lawsuit Demands a Wolf Hunt

Hunter Nation says the rights of its 20,000 members violated by state ruling against wolf hunting.

State’s GOP Congressmen Backed Greene

They opposed removing Rep. Greene, who supported the killing of Democrats, from House committees.

Tom Tiffany and White Privilege

Far-right Congressman from northern Wisconsin opposes Native American Secretary of Interior.

State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?

‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.

Local Activists Demand Biden End Immigrant Family Separation

Activist groups call for a reversal of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

New Voters Won the 2020 Election

And the results in swing states challenged by Trump are exactly in line with the national vote.

A Plea to State Republicans

Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy

Will State Republicans Abandon Trump?

Many have in other states. Will Wisconsin’s GOP get off the Trump crazy train?

Scott Fitzgerald Has Very Bad Week

First he violates congressional oath, then says he doesn’t know if Trump to blame for Capitol takeover.

Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally

Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.

GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election

15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.

Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment

Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.

GOP Needs to Move Beyond Trump

The Grand Old Party is not so grand anymore.

Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany

Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump

Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.

State Republicans Helped Fire Up Mob

Johnson and state’s GOP congressmen, including Gallagher, all helped incite pro-Trump insurrection.

Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors

Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming

Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.

Gallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election

Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'

WisPolitics.com Event to Feature Congressmen Tiffany and Fitzgerald

Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests

Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”

Right Wisconsin Regrets Endorsing Tiffany

Congressman not a “solid conservative” but a Trump acolyte out to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters.

Johnson, Tiffany Join Trump’s Effort to Overturn Election

Rep. Tom Tiffany signs onto Texas lawsuit and Sen. Ron Johnson calls hearing on election "irregularities."

Attorneys Square Off in Trump’s Federal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election

Ruling expected within 48 hours.

Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal

Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.

Americans for Prosperity Action Congratulates Rep. Tom Tiffany on Re-Election Victory

False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic

Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.

QAnon Spreads to Rural Wisconsin

Its baseless theories about Democratic Satan worshippers creep into the state.

Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress

Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.

Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon

Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.

Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid

The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.

Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin

Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.

The Party of Lincoln No More

Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.

Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person

Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.

Congress Battles Over Police Reform

Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.

The Reopen Fans Love Attacking Women

State health secretary Andrea Palm, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, others targeted.

Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers

Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.

Senator Jennifer Schilling Calls It Quits

Resigning Friday to take an unidentified job that would create a conflict of interest.

Tiffany Wins Northwoods Special Election

Republican wins congressional race by 14 points, down from Trump’s 20 point margin in 2016.

Can Democrats Retake State Senate?

An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.

Special Election Will Have In-Person Voting

Tuesday’s 7th District election in Northern Wisconsin will use many safety measures.

Wisconsin Grapples With Holding Elections During Pandemic

As more elections move forward, public officials work to ensure safe voting.

It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court

Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.

14 Election Winners, Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?

Ron Johnson Shows No Loyalty

Seems afraid to support his former aide in state Senate primary against Tom Tiffany.

State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing

Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.

Which Republican Is More Trumpian?

GOP candidates for state's 7th congressional district spar over who’s more like Trump.

Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest

Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.

7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set

Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.

Two Democrats Will Run for Duffy’s Seat

Republican Sean Duffy’s resignation leaves wide-open race for 7th Congressional District.

A World Without Scott Fitzgerald

Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.

An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country

Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.

“Toxic Tom Tiffany” Announces Bid for Congress

DPW unveils ToxicTomTiffany.com microsite and digital ad buy to highlight Tiffany's record

Seven Stops Not on Tom Tiffany’s Congressional Announcement Tour

One Wisconsin Now Offers Suggestions Highlighting the Real Tom Tiffany

Questions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense

Republicans’ Proposed Solution to the Mess They Made is a Farce

Lack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?

More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.

Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat

Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.

GOP Congressman Sean Duffy Resigning

Northern Wisconsin Republican wants to focus on his growing family.

NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians

Former Gov. Walker was Wisconsin’s top NRA beneficiary.

What They’re Saying: Legislators Urge Evers to Sign Budget

Statewide media tour highlights impact of The Wisconsin Budget

The Anti-Gas Tax Gang

Why just five Republican naysayers could kill a gas tax hike.

Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects

Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.

Senator Tiffany’s Statement on Hunting Fee Increases

"I remain supportive of the Governor and the DNR Secretary’s position to not include fee increases in the state budget..."

GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System

UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."

Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program

Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.

GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget

Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.

State Stewardship Fund Too Costly

Total land purchased, put aside is the size of Delaware. Program should be cut back.

Senator Tom Tiffany’s Statement on Governor Evers Shutting the Door to Business Growth

"Businesses, not just in Wisconsin, but all across the country are watching to see if Wisconsin is still open for business."

AFP-WI Kicks Off New Grassroots Lobbying Efforts

AFP-WI’s efforts will expand to additional legislative districts throughout the spring.

Republicans Scared of Trucking Industry?

They oppose fee on trucks that destroy roads, while getting big money from the industry.

Republicans Call for Reset of Evers’ Budget

Governor’s cabinet members get hammered on many issues by GOP legislators.

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Announces Senate Standing Committees, Chairs

"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate this session as we continue to pass reforms that put hard-working families first."

Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies

They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.

Walker’s Wisconsin: A Place Far From Home

Conservation Voters Launch Series Detailing Walker’s Abysmal Record on the Environment

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance

93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Governor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants

Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Foxconn Water Request Violates Law

Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.

GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White

Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.

Governor Walker Announces Plan to Provide a Long-Term Solution for Wisconsin’s Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Systems

"Republicans and Democrats alike agree this is the way forward to reform juvenile corrections..."

WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout

Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.

Governor Gives Corporate Mining Polluters an Early Gift

Signing of the Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

Governor Walker Signs “Mining for America” Bill into Law in Rhinelander

This bill eliminates the “mining moratorium” on the issuance of permits for the mining of sulfide ore.

GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses

Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.

Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law

Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.

Governor Walker Signs 19 Bills Into Law

Acts 65-83.

Lincoln Hills Even Worse Than Reported

Problems there linked to Act 10’s elimination of union workers’ rights.

Governor Walker Signs Four Sportsman Bills into Law

Assembly bills 528, 455, 323 and Senate Bill 225.

New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads

Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

Rep. Brostoff Condemns the Sulfide Mining Bill

The bill, Assembly Bill 499/Senate Bill 534, looks to lift environmental protections regulating sulfide ore mining in Wisconsin.

The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy

Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

Their Trick is No Treat for Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

Big Money Polluters Masquerading as Environmental Advocates

GOP Water Grabbers At It Again

Republican Tom Tiffany targets Public Trust doctrine that protects our waters.

Koch Brothers Want Less Local Control

GOP bill would limit city, county control over substandard lots.

Sportsmen and Elected Leaders Speak Out Against Sulfide Mining Bill

The legislation – and its Senate counterpart SB 395 – would repeal Wisconsin’s gold standard Prove It First mining law.

What Happened to Wisconsin?

Decades of bipartisan commitment to protecting environment have been abandoned. Why?

Mining Bill is a Disaster that No Amendment Can Fix

The bill would repeal the Prove It First mining law.

Flambeau Mine Was Bad For State

Mining bill supporters distort its impact on environment and jobs.

Mining Hearing Gets Ugly

Senator and mining proponent uses personal attack as part of defense of bill.

Corporate Mining Handout Overwhelmingly Unpopular

Public Opposition to Tiffany’s Senate Bill 395 Intensifies

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Backs Mining for America Act

Senate Committee Holds Field Hearing in Ladysmith Today

Tiffany’s Industrial Acid Mining Bill is Toxic

Legislation Attacks Clean Water and is Another Giveaway to Out-of-State Polluters

GOP Bill Would End Mining Moratorium

Proposal would open door to copper, lead and zinc mines in the Northwoods.

Republican Legislators Rejecting Student Loan Refinancing Themselves Attended College at One-Fifth the Cost Today

Cost of Their Own Schooling May Explain Ignorance of Student Loan Debt Crisis, But it Doesn’t Excuse Their Refusal to Help

Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout

Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.

Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550

The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.

Bill Gives Public Waters to Fish Farming

Two lawmakers proposing it got donations from fish farming industry.

Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage

State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.

$28 Million Spent on 2016 Legislative Races

A new record, 66% more than 2014, huge special interest spending.

Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study

Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.

GOP Lawmaker Wants More Mining

Tom Tiffany, a favorite of special interest donors, seeks to repeal mining moratorium law.

The Pro-Pollution Legislators

Tiffany and Jarchow get big payoffs from special interests, and rural folks get tainted drinking water.

Special Interests Spend $9 Million on Legislative Races

Led by Greater Wisconsin Committee, Democratic-leaning groups spent more, 53% of money.

North Woods for Sale?

Timber industry gives big campaign donations, gets more state forestland to cut.

Record Elections Spending by Special Interests

$7.8 million spent so far, with more by Democratic-leaning groups.

Private School Voucher Special Interest Group Tops $1 Million in Campaign Spending to Elect Compliant Legislators

American Federation For Children spends big to try to elect legislators who’ll keep public tax dollars flowing to less accountable private schools

Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate

Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.

Private Voucher School Front Group Reports Spending $500,000 in September Alone to Buy Pro-Voucher Legislature

This Kind of Support Comes With a Price, History Shows GOP Candidates and Legislature Will Pay

Tax-dodging millionaire leading GOP’s budget blockade

Sen. Stroebel calling the shots as Republicans block funding for schools, roads and vet care

Harsdorf, Olsen and Tiffany Go The Extra Mile for Big Corporate Donors, and Themselves

Changed State Law to Benefit Dark Money Donors and Make it Harder to Investigate Political Corruption

Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law

But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.

Sen. Tom Tiffany Gets His Payoff for Voting to Send Northwoods Tax Dollars to Private Voucher Schools

Special Interest Private School Voucher Group American Federation For Children to Drop $230,000 On TV Ads Backing Their Man, Tom Tiffany

Republicans Ignore Pattern Of Neglect At King Veterans Home, Shrug Off Whistleblower Complaints

According to reports, complaints from whistle-blowers and families of veterans in the home have persisted for years.

GOP Legislators Back Veteran Home Budget Raid

Walker raids veteran home fund with support of Harsdorf, Tiffany, and Olsen

Conservation Scorecard Shows Record Attacks on Water, Air, and Land

Conservation Scorecard 2015-2016 Released

Governor Scott Walker Signs Legislation to Provide Greater Property Tax Relief for Local Governments Part of the Managed Forest Program

It is Act 358.

Governor Scott Walker Signs Assembly Bill 422 Into Law at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center

The provides $27,000 of funding from the Forestry Account of the Conservation Fund to the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017.

Senate Republicans Block Out Sunshine

"Elected officials should work for Wisconsin families, not out-of-state special interests," said Matt Ullsvik, SSDC Executive Director.

The Pothole Repair Act

Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.

What will it take to get Republican leaders to intervene?

Reports of child abuse, sexual assault not enough to spur GOP investigation

Sen. Tiffany Was Warned of Lincoln Hills Abuse Weeks Before Raid

"Sen. Tiffany was warned of safety and staffing issues at the Lincoln Hills School but failed to act to prevent the crimes that are being investigated," said SSDC Executive Director Matt Ullsvik.

Sens. Harsdorf & Tiffany AWOL on WEDC Accountability

The scandal-plagued agency has continued to abuse its authority and funnel taxpayer dollars to companies that outsource jobs.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Conservation Voters Convene

Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.

AFP Supports John Doe Reform Vote

Reforming Wisconsin's John Doe Laws Critical To Protecting Free Speech

Tom Tiffany has been a lightning rod on environmental issues

New Radio Ads, Mail Pieces Thank Legislators for Prevailing Wage and Budget

Legislature Shows Yet Again It Has The Courage To Do What's Right for Wisconsin Taxpayers

DNR May Scrap Science Bureau

Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.

Did Sen. Tiffany Lie On Political Fliers?

Northwoods dispute over local elections leads to legal complaint filed against the Republican legislator.

Conservation Scorecard Reveals Bipartisan Conservation Cooperation

Engaged Conservation Voters Trumping Polluters

Casualties of War

The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.

How to Reelect Freshmen Legislators

Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.

The Money Behind the Mining Bill

Is it $15 million in campaign contributions? The tally is inexact, but it's way more than environmentalists donate.