State Politics
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‘Hip, hip, hypocrite!’: Wisconsin protesters slam local GOP over election denier event and Tom Tiffany’s history
About 100 protesters rallied outside the Eau Claire County GOP office as it hosted Stop the Steal organizer Scott Presler, and they made sure Tom Tiffany heard about his own election denial too.
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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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How to stop voter suppression in Wisconsin
Save the Election Protection Hotline and learn how you can take a more active role in spotting voter suppression as an election observer.
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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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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.
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Question of the Week: Free school lunch for all?
A Democratic candidate for Assembly says if someone’s concerned about the cost of providing school lunch, they should look at the meal money being given to legislators on top of their full-time salary.
