Politics
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Your guide to taking action in Wisconsin on No Kings Day
A roundup of No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies at the State Capitol and across Wisconsin on March 28th.
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Chris Taylor explains why this year’s WI Supreme Court election is vital for freedoms
Previous elections were between conservatives and progressives, but Chris Taylor says it’s now a case of independent courts vs. an authoritarian president
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Fighting for our lights: US and WI Democrats want to end the energy burden for Wisconsinites
Rising utility bills in Wisconsin are creating a significant “energy burden” for families, with some households spending over 10%—and in some cases up to 20%—of their annual income on heat and electricity. While state Democratic lawmakers have had their hands tied by a Republican majority, Democratic lawmakers in Washington have decided to give it a…
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Question of the Week: Deal or no deal on school and property tax relief?
Assembly Democrats introduce a bill for property tax relief through higher general state aid. Others want to wait until after the election. It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for March 22, 2026.
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It’s March madness that the ACA isn’t getting a sweet 16
Wisconsin Republicans have helped President Donald Trump undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ramp up health insurance costs.
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Another Republican senator retires as their gerrymandered protection ends
Republican Sens. Van Wanggaard of Racine, Rob Hutton of Brookfield, and Steve Nass of Whitewater head for the exits.
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Phelps: Let’s use simple math to help schools – higher state aid, lower property taxes
With another 72 school referendums on the April ballot, assembly Democrats seek to put $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus into public schools.
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Sean Duffy’s son-in-law brings chaos to a WI GOP endorsement vote
Michael Alfonso wins a push to not endorse any candidate in the 7th Congressional District, causing the convention to devolve into a sh**show, according to a conservative news site.
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Question of the Week: Unpaid TSA workers vs. changing ICE tactics
Department of Homeland Security workers are missing a paycheck as part of a showdown between Democrats and President Trump. Should Democrats cave? It’s our newsletter question of the week for March 15, 2026 Under a deal to end the last federal government shutdown, everything else is being funded except the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…
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Evers vetoes GOP bill, urging lawmakers to ‘get serious’ about childcare crisis
Wisconsin Republicans ignored pleas for direct support for childcare providers and parents, choosing to pass a broad, vague corporate tax deduction instead.
