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Sean Duffy and Family Lay an Egg

Nobody is watching 'The Great America Road Trip.'

12 Prisoners Make Their Cases to Wisconsin’s New Commutation Board

Here are the first of many inmates seeking shortened sentences from Gov. Evers' advisory board.

Can Democrats Win Control of Wisconsin Senate?

'Our backs are against the wall,' says Republican leader. $4 million from 3 donors should help GOP.

Wikler Predicts Democratic Wave in November

But was some of that wave in August election Republican crossovers voting for Hong?

Investments Changed Sherman Park Neighborhood After 2016 Uprising

Some improvements resulted, but how many Sherman Park residents benefited?

Judge Blocks Democratic Effort to Boot GOP Senate Candidate From Fall Ballot

Michele Magadance Skinner voted twice in Georgia in 2021, but says Wisconsin is her primary residence.

Sup. Wasserman Proposes Pension Reform

Supervisor wants to fix much smaller, but older, pension benefit that isn't quite working.

Low Vaccination Rates Driving Measles Outbreak in Wisconsin

All but one of 48 cases was someone unvaccinated, all in just three counties.

Ortiz-Velez Challenges Luna’s Residency in Assembly District 8

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez files complaint alleging fraud by primary opponent who defeated her.

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DNR Urge Release of $10 Million to Address PFAS

GOP legislators haven't released funds for safe drinking water, testing and replacing polluted wells.

Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Deputies at Polls Ignite Voter Intimidation Concerns

Their presence at polls August 12 came without 'consent from officials across the county.'

Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?

Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.

Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19

Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.

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Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race

None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.

How Republicans Helped Elect Crowley

They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.

Crowley Is Only One Who Could Beat Hong

It’s a two-person race. Can the county executive make up the gap in one week?

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Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19

Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.

Most Republicans Support Raising the Minimum Wage

Why don't Republican politicians like Tom Tiffany and Wisconsin legislators?

The Economics of the Minimum Wage

Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?

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Wikler Predicts Democratic Wave in November

But was some of that wave in August election Republican crossovers voting for Hong?

What Wisconsin Primary Fight Means for 8 Democrats

Lots of losers in race for governor. How does it affect their political future?

Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor

From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.

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Press Releases

Dairy Business Association Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor

 

WisDems Statement on Pete Hegseth’s Visit to Wisconsin

 

DOR Complaint Against Magadance Skinner Updated After Admission Under Oath

 

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Celebrate 2026 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report

Report highlights progress on efforts to expand clean energy infrastructure, lower energy bills for families, reduce reliance on out-of-state energy sources, and create more than 40,000 jobs by 2030

Gov. Evers Blasts President Trump, Republicans in Congress for Trade War With Wisconsin’s Largest Export Partner, Leaving America’s Dairyland in the Lurch

Governor says Republicans in Congress caving to Trump on erratic tariffs and reckless trade wars are leaving Wisconsin farmers and producers behind

Dem Gov Nominee David Crowley Calls Out Maga Congressman Tom Tiffany for Refusing to Stand Up for Wisconsin’s Farmers and Manufacturers Against New Tariff Taxes

“Tiffany, who represents Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and strongly supports the administration’s trade strategy, has historically defended the tariffs…Rep. Tiffany’s office has not yet responded to requests for comment.”

Forward Latino Condemns the Detention of U.S. Navy Sailor’s Father, Immigration Enforcement Overreach and Indifference to the Sacrifices Made by Members of the U.S. Military and Their Families!

Morin: “We were told they were going after the worst of the worst. Instead, once again they targeted the family of one of America’s best.”

Online Registration Now Open for 2026 Back to School Festival

 

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Support for 49 Projects to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Trail Projects, and Support Safer Routes to School Across the State

Over $32 million is being awarded to communities across the state through the Transportation Alternatives Program

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