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Is the Wisconsin economy A+++++?
ALSO: No Hovde for Governor Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 21, 2025 💙 Please allow me this personal note to thank everyone who sent in their well-wishes on the final day of our morning radio show. My sadness at closing this particular chapter was definitely lightened by the many kind…
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Ron Johnson raised your healthcare costs
ALSO: Sean Duffy’s odd December Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 14, 2025 Wisconsin’s Sean Duffy has had an odd December. When President Trump called affordability a “hoax,” his Secretary of Transportation was standing right behind him. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Days later, when asked specifically about bringing down high costs in…
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Mandela makes his move
ALSO: Fake quote from conservative justice Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 7, 2025 As we say a lot in this space, thank you for wanting to stay updated on the latest political headlines from around Wisconsin — but it’s also nice to remember that not every weighty matter in our…
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Robin Vos 1, women’s health 0
ALSO: Wisconsin farmers face double-whammy Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 23, 2025 Note: We will not publish a newsletter next Sunday. You might be served an extra helping of politics with your Thanksgiving dinner companions, so we’re taking a week off and we’ll be back on Dec. 7. I want…
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A participation trophy Congress?
ALSO: Removing drop boxes is not reform Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 16, 2025 There’s a lot that’s already been said about the “deal” to end the government shutdown. Instead of sharing 1,000 words rehashing its failings, allow me to share a picture instead (below) — one that captures how…
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Here’s what we learned on Tuesday
Also: Legalize pot in Wisconsin already? Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 9, 2025 🗳️ What did last week’s elections around the country really mean? 💵 It’s truly not complicated. The buzzword is “affordability,” but it’s not solely about inflation. It’s about choices — the ones made in Washington, DC and…
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Evers declares emergency over Trump’s SNAP cutoff
Also: Van Orden on not ‘deserving’ to be in majority Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 2, 2025 The newest Marquette Poll doesn’t feature any big surprises. It’s still way too early for most people to have a favorite candidate in the 2026 elections for governor and state Supreme Court. But…
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Trump rejects disaster aid for Wisconsin
Also: A new nuclear power plant in WI? Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, October 26, 2025 🇺🇸 Let me begin with a note of personal gratitude that you’ve taken time each week to read our updates on Wisconsin politics. Public service is as important as ever — maybe more so, these…
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Billions for Argentina instead of Wisconsin farmers? That’s El Loco!
Also: Would you bet on online sports gambling coming to Wisconsin? Share with a friend 💰 A lot that can be done with $30 to $40 billion, depending on your values. President Donald Trump values his friendship with the president of Argentina. 🤪 Javier Milei, nicknamed “El Loco” for his eccentric manners, is one of…
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The real reason for the shutdown: Your healthcare
Also: Brewers win!! Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning, Brewers fans! It’s Sunday, October 12, 2025 (AP Photo/Morry Gash) 🍾 The magic ride continues! The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs, 3-1, on Saturday night in the deciding 5th game of the National League Division Series and move on to the National League Championship…
