Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan appeared Friday at the penultimate day Cap Times Idea Fest 2026 in Madison.
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Trump administration policies are weakening an already struggling workforce that helps care for Wisconsin’s older adults and disabled population.
The London-based folk-rock superstars have grown since their “stomp and holler” days, delivering a high-energy performance. Stephen Coss reviews.
Led by Dr. Joshua Whetten with locations in Madison, Sun Prairie and Beaver Dam, the practice is a leading Wisconsin provider of Invisalign aligners.
The chain’s fifth Madison location will open in late 2026 at Tenney Plaza on the Capitol Square, next to Colectivo Coffee and L’Etoile.
During a live recording of “The Political Scene” podcast, the staff writers discussed American politicians’ response to alarms over artificial intelligence.
At Cap Times Idea Fest in Madison, the acclaimed historian discussed her latest book and how former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover would deal with Trump.
New workforce housing units at Dale Heights Presbyterian Church on Madison's west side would be for residents making around 70% of area median income.
Find event previews, news coverage, videos, photos and more from Cap Times Idea Fest, which began Friday, Sept. 18, and concludes Saturday, Sept. 26.
This week around Madison, sample Wisconsin cheese, celebrate the anniversary of ART House 360, dine at True North Food & Music Festival and more.
Paul Fanlund: This is our 10th yearly thought festival, and for those who have never attended, it is far from all politics.
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John Nichols: In a recent poll, 76% of Wisconsin Republicans said the war effort had not achieved its goals, as did 91% of independents and 95% of Democrats.
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Dave Zweifel: In a fiery letter to the seven Wisconsin Republicans, Evers calls for ending the "unnecessary, harmful, and reckless trade war."
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Editorial: The list of Idea Fest presenters poised to break into national politics includes Elissa Slotkin, Mikie Sherrill, Abigail Spanberger, Chris Van Hollen and Ro Khanna.
Editorial: U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna is right to demand that Congress remain in session until immediate and meaningful oversight action is taken.
Editorial: Statements from Wisconsin and national figures remind us that our elected leaders and candidates still recognize the humanity of their rivals.
Editorial: Because Tiffany won’t participate, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association won't host a gubernatorial debate for the first time in decades.
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Tickets are still available to see headliners like Jonathan Capehart, Jane Alexander, Chris Van Hollen and Ro Khanna.
With 19 participating locations and 529 votes cast, the results for Madison Old Fashioned Week 2026, hosted by the Cap Times, are in.
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Policymakers touted the law's goal of keeping top students in-state and demystifying UW-Madison's admissions. Early results raise doubts about its impact.
Five women in Wisconsin's Black Caucus have a mission to end the state's infant mortality crisis. They can't get a hearing.
Wisconsin has one of the highest rates of Black babies dying before their first birthday. Neither family income nor education explains the disparity.
The Evjue Foundation has provided $74 million to charitable, cultural and educational organizations in the Dane County area since Cap Times founder William T. Evjue died in 1970.
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