Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature Announce Introduction of Constitutional Amendment Ballot Measure to Overturn Citizens United

Sen. Smith’s Statement Regarding Senate Action on Constitutional Amendment for Voter ID

Time For Legislators to Work Together

For years Republican legislators froze out Democrats. Fair maps should change that.

Celebrating Black Resistance

Black History Month a good time to celebrate how many racial barriers have been overcome.

New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency

And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.

How to Improve State’s K-12 Schools

Teacher recruitment and retention is a key issue.

Getting Health Insurance Has Never Been Easier

Evers has made it easier to get ACA coverage. Enrollment period through January 15.

Every Worker Deserves a Safe Workplace

Governor’s budget includes provisions to help workers, enhance workers compensation.

Correct a Cheating System With Fair Maps

Ending gerrymandering will mean prioritizing your needs over the ambitions of politicians.

A People’s Agenda for 2021

Expanding Medicaid, fair electoral maps, helping relieve student debt and expanded broad band.

The Hunger Games, Wisconsin Edition

You’re on your own as pandemic rages and Republican legislators again refuse to meet.

Who Will Care For You?

The state’s caregiver workforce faces a crisis of low wages and high turnover.

Mail-In Voting Is Easy, Safe, Secure

In-person voting is great. But if that worries you, voting absentee by mail is safe.

The Republican ‘Do Nothing’ Strategy

Collect paycheck for nine months of not working and blame governor for any problems.

8 Ways to Address Student Debt Crisis

Governor’s task force winnowed 37 ideas down to eight recommendations.

Legislature Must Act for Unemployed

Some have waited 15 weeks to get unemployment compensation; state law must to be reformed.

People’s Maps Commission Seeks Fair Elections

Citizen members being selected, will oversee fair maps, end partisan gerrymandering.

It’s Patriotic To Wear a Mask

When in public protect your fellow Americans by wearing a mask.

We Must Bounce Back Together

The virus can easily spread to smaller towns and rural areas if safeguards are not in place.

What Legislature Didn’t Do About Pandemic

A number of good measures passed. But many important proposals were killed.

Grading State Officials on Handling Pandemic

Whole series of executive actions and programs by Gov. Evers. Nothing by state Legislature.

Flood Prevention Laws Needed

State’s annual rainfall up by 7 inches and "100-year floods" now happen routinely.

State Now 23rd in Healthcare Outcomes

We ranked 7th in 1990. How can we turn that around?

State School Funding Will Lower Taxes

By reducing number of school referendums to hike property taxes. Republicans should reconsider Evers plan.

Presidential Candidates Must Pay Their Bills

Statement from Sen. Smith & Rep. Stuck regarding the Introduction of The Recovery of Unsettled Municipal Payments Act

Lessons Learned in 2019

It’s not divided government, it's shared government. Or should be.

Will Lincoln Hills Ever Be Closed?

Republicans refuse to meet and vote on amount of funding for replacement facilities.

State Ranks 41st in Internet Speed

Broadband expansion is badly needed in Wisconsin.

Gun Control Has Wide Support

Majority of state’s gun owners favor background checks. Even some gun store owners do

Enough of Divide-and-Conquer Politics

Once again Vos and Fitzgerald try to scapegoat Milwaukee.

State Building Commission Turns Partisan

Vote by party lines on governor’s capital budget breaks with bipartisan tradition.

Legislators Blow Off Bipartisanship

Republicans say they want to work together, but have yet to act on it.