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Question of the Week: Wisconsin after Evers and Vos retire
| February 21, 2026
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has announced he will not run for reelection this fall. Neither is Gov. Tony Evers. After eight years of butting heads, what's next? It's our newsletter Question of the Week for February 22.Watch: Federal funding cuts halt gender-affirming care for trans youth
| February 21, 2026
These decisions aren't driven by new information, but by a federal government threatening to cut funding.Watch: Flipping a GOP district with a focus on affordability
| February 21, 2026
Dissatisfaction with Donald Trump is making it possible for Democrats to be competitive in traditionally Republican places like a State Senate district in Waukesha County.Watch: Mandela Barnes begins statewide tour to hit Tiffany on being a puppet for Trump
| February 20, 2026
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes outlined his statewide tour planned to coincide with President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech.Brewers, manager Pat Murphy agree on new multi-year contract
| February 20, 2026
It took a little time, but the Milwaukee Brewers have finally locked down their man.Watch: Mequon firefighter on needing more working-class people in Congress
| February 20, 2026
Mequon firefighter Mark Thurow has launched an independent bid for Congress in the east-central part of the state, saying there aren’t nearly enough “blue collar” representatives in Washington.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is leaving the Legislature
| February 19, 2026
Robin Vos, Wisconsin’s longest-serving speaker used discipline, fundraising, and gerrymandered maps to cement a Republican majority for 12 years.OPINION: Will Congress prioritize affordability in 2026? Wisconsin is watching
| February 19, 2026
Congressional Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil need to prioritize affordability for Wisconsin families.Watch: AG Josh Kaul sues Trump adminstration
| February 19, 2026
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition that is suing the US Department of Justice over new rules that would require victims of crime to be screened for their immigration status.Watch: Candidate for governor would form an ICE Accountability Commission
| February 19, 2026
In today’s era of “citizen journalism” there are terabytes of video documenting the chaos that President Trump’s ICE and Border Patrol agents are causing — and a candidate for Wisconsin governor wants to create a place where that video evidence might someday be used to hold those agents accountable for any illegal actions they take in Wisconsin.Watch: Gov. Tony Evers stresses bipartisan success in final State of the State speech
| February 19, 2026
In his final State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers asked the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to reach a bipartisan deal on property and income tax relief and put $450 million from the state surplus into public education. Negotiations are ongoing.Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 20-26
| February 18, 2026
Your weekly guide to Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26
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This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students
| February 10, 2026
Cheryl Knox, 66, used to walk past the Kempo Goju dojo on her way to and from Keefe Avenue Elementary in the mid-1970s. She said she was enamored by the trophies in the window and the martial arts students training in the distance. “I was captivated by everything,” Knox said. “I always thought, one day, I would go inside, and then […]Children’s Wisconsin receives $10 million gift toward research
| February 4, 2026
Milwaukee-area philanthropists Barri and Dave Drury have made a $10 million gift to Children’s Wisconsin to support pediatric research, one of the largest donations for research the health system has received. The gift, announced by Children’s Feb. 4, is meant to drive scientific discoveries that will improve pediatric patients’ care and to support Children’s physicians […]Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog
| February 2, 2026
Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants
| January 28, 2026
Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
| January 22, 2026
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.WI energy bills rise as Trump marks one year in office
| January 20, 2026
On the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, advocates for clean energy and the environment are calling out the administration for failed promises to cut energy costs.Indigenous practices help heal trauma passed down through generations
| January 20, 2026
It’s not uncommon for Indigenous people to feel distrustful or on guard when around White people, explains Lea Denny.6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
| January 13, 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition
| January 13, 2026
The real estate company looking to bring a data center to Greenleaf has ended its pursuit of property after residents and officials made clear they opposed the idea.10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
| January 13, 2026
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
OPINION: Will Congress prioritize affordability in 2026? Wisconsin is watching