Politics
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Hate talking politics? Focus conversations on shared values instead
It’s important not to shy away from politics. There are ways to talk about important issues that promote ideals, ideas, and candidates that are downright neighborly.
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Question of the Week: Uncomfortable conversations?
There’s a different environment out there for political conversations these days. Are you a participant or do you withdraw? It’s our newsletter question for October 1.
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Healthcare: Crowley promotes BadgerCare, Tiffany touts price transparency
Wisconsin’s candidates for governor have different ideas to reduce healthcare costs, with Crowley wanting to expand coverage and Tiffany promoting price competition.
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Van Orden campaigns on a stock trading ban that isn’t a full ban
The 3rd District congressman says challenger Rebecca Cooke is lying about his record, but he may be the one taking liberties with what his bill would do.
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Western WI Senate race hinges on a GOP tale of hospital money it withheld
Republicans refused to release money the full Legislature had approved, but they want voters to think Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith did it.
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What are data centers and why are they popping up in Wisconsin?
We’re here to answer your questions about data centers in Wisconsin.
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Question of the Week: Gas prices and politics
Will pain at the gas pump prove painful for the president’s party in November? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Sept. 24.
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Here’s how Crowley and Tiffany would address affordable housing
It’s a rare bipartisan topic, to a degree. Crowley uses collaborations to boost housing stock. Tiffany wants to target regulations — and China.
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On the farm: Van Orden and Cooke have different priorities for Congress
The 3rd Congressional District is among the most farm-loaded in the country. Rebecca Cooke has plans, while Van Orden defends cuts.
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Here’s how Van Orden and Cooke compare on economic issues
Rebecca Cooke proposes homeowner tax relief, affordable childcare, and fighting price gouging, while Derrick Van Orden says “affordability” is a made-up word.
