| Friday, August 1, 2025 |
| We’ve reached August already. We guess the old saying is true: Time flies when you’re choking on Canadian wildfire smoke. The terrible news is that the air quality is so bad it’s keeping a lot of Wisconsinites and tourists here indoors far too often this summer. The good news is, this newsletter is equally enjoyable inside… over the din of your HEPA filter air purifier. Here are today’s Key Reads. |
| Sheriffs Expand ICE Cooperation Several more Wisconsin sheriff’s departments have signed 287(g) agreements with ICE to identify and deport those not legally in the US. Read more: Report: 6 more Wisconsin sheriffs sign cooperative agreements with ICE in 2025 | Wisconsin Public Radio |
| Congressman Steil Gets Protest At House Shocker: A coffin delivered to Congressman Bryan Steil’s home by Democrats, meant to protest his policies, failed to sway him. Benjamin Yount reports. Read more: Congressman Steil Unmoved by Democratic Coffin Delivered to Home | MacIver Institute |
| Brewers Bolster Roster at Trade Deadline In our eyes, the Milwaukee Brewers emerged as winners in the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Not everyone agrees. Read more: MLB trade deadline 2025: Reaction, biggest winners, losers | ESPN |
| Badger Fans Get Direct Flights Not sure how many folks will take advantage, given the low expectations for this year’s team. Read more: Dane County Airport announces nonstop flights for Badger football fans | WKOW |
| State Fair Unveils Culinary Champions The Wisconsin State Fair crowned its 2025 Sporkie and Drinkie winners, showcasing innovative dishes and beverages that celebrate the state’s food scene. From savory to sweet, these creations are set to draw crowds. Read more: Wisconsin State Fair crowns 2025 Sporkie and Drinkie winners | WISN |
| Wisconsin Not Alone In Film Tax Credit Race Wisconsin’s new film tax credit program aims to attract Hollywood productions, promising economic boosts and local job creation. However, there is no truth to the rumor that the next season of Fire Country will be filmed in West Bend. Read more: Welcome to Hollywood: Wisconsin Joins Film Tax Credit Race | The Hollywood Reporter |
| Once the wildfire smoke hurts states not here in flyover country, perhaps more people will demand Canada change their policies. Let New York and Washington regularly deal with the spiking Air Quality Indices for several weeks on end, and see what happens. Or not see, depending on the dew point/jet stream/temperature or whatever has made this week worse than the last. Fear not. We will be back on Monday, no matter how much our eyes are itching. |
