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West Allis, WI – Legislative aide and West Allis resident AmyRose Murphy announced her candidacy for State Assembly in the 14th district, citing the need for a representative who will prioritize the interests of the community. “I’m running because the
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider a proposal this week to increase resident undergraduate tuition by 2 percent for the 2026–27 academic year. If approved, the increase would remain below the current inflation rate and would help
EAGLE, Wis. — Dance around the Maypole, create a floral crown and experience the festive spirit of a Scandinavian Midsummer celebration at Old World Wisconsin on June 20 and 21. Inspired by centuries-old traditions from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark,
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from multiple outlets last week exposed Bryan Steil’s shady ties to big crypto donors as well as his sneaky attempt to claim credit for infrastructure funding that he voted against. Since joining the MAGA swamp in DC, Bryan
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner exposes how Wisconsin Republicans are using hateful, dishonest, and dangerous anti-trans rhetoric mostly aimed at minors to prop up their campaigns this campaign cycle. Republicans’ fictitious narrative on what is going on between doctors,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today will raise the Progress Pride Flag over the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, celebrating LGBTQ Wisconsinites and kicking off Pride Month throughout the state of Wisconsin. Today marks the eighth and
Washington, D.C. – Throughout the month of June, Protect Our Care is blasting Republicans for their health care crisis ahead of the one-year anniversary of their big, ugly bill on July 4th. Last summer, Donald Trump and Republicans made the
During June Dairy Month, Dairy Together, a national coalition working to educate farmers, eaters, and lawmakers about how managed growth based on market demand can create a viable dairy economy, is calling on Congress to pass policies and make new
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has released a new report detailing how votes by Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have forced Wisconsin energy and gas prices to soar, as families to tighten budgets and struggle to afford basic necessities.
As Wisconsinites reel from economic pain under Trump’s economy, Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders came up with a compromise for using the state surplus to increase spending for public schools, cut property taxes and give regular folks tax rebates.
With a Democratic governor and a Republican legislature, we saw a 0% increase in general aid funding for schools. This forces school boards to choose between cutting budgets or raising property taxes.
Some of Wisconsin’s most important recent failures of accountability share a common feature: Power has increasingly shifted away from the Legislature and toward governors, agencies, courts and other institutions that operate further from direct democratic control.
The fact that Wisconsin is so behind when it comes to the rights of children in the justice system is antithetical to Wisconsin ideals, and it’s long past time the state took the steps to remedy these injustices.
June Dairy Month in Wisconsin is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage and dairy industry of the state.
For the most part, federal and state officials, along with candidates in this midterm election year, are still failing to focus on the practical steps that could be taken to address the threats to workers and communities that are posed by a rapid and ill-thought embrace of artificial intelligence and robotics.
The true measure of a nation is not found in the monuments it builds, the spectacles it stages, or the grandeur it displays, but in how it cares for those who live beneath its flag. I guess a bankrupt leader, morally or otherwise, would have a problem understanding that.
The Trump administration is siphoning money from park fees fund to help pay for the so-called beautification projects in Washington, taking money that is aimed at places like Glacier National or the Petrified Forest to help pay for painting the bottom of the reflecting pool between the Washington and Lincoln memorials to the tune of $13.1 million.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is threatening to pull the border patrol agents to provide security for his archipelago of gulags for people being deported from the United States.
Hypocrisy can sometimes play a surprising role in sustaining democratic norms.
West Allis, WI – Legislative aide and West Allis resident AmyRose Murphy announced her candidacy for State Assembly in the 14th district, citing the need for a representative who will prioritize the interests of the community. “I’m running because the people of West Allis, Wauwatosa and Milwaukee deserve a representative
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider a proposal this week to increase resident undergraduate tuition by 2 percent for the 2026–27 academic year. If approved, the increase would remain below the current inflation rate and would help universities address rising operating costs while continuing to maintain affordability for Wisconsin
EAGLE, Wis. — Dance around the Maypole, create a floral crown and experience the festive spirit of a Scandinavian Midsummer celebration at Old World Wisconsin on June 20 and 21. Inspired by centuries-old traditions from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark, this two-day event welcomes the summer season with hands-on activities,
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from multiple outlets last week exposed Bryan Steil’s shady ties to big crypto donors as well as his sneaky attempt to claim credit for infrastructure funding that he voted against. Since joining the MAGA swamp in DC, Bryan Steil has been focusing on his own self-enrichment, and just
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner exposes how Wisconsin Republicans are using hateful, dishonest, and dangerous anti-trans rhetoric mostly aimed at minors to prop up their campaigns this campaign cycle. Republicans’ fictitious narrative on what is going on between doctors, their minor patients, and their parents limits gender affirming care
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today will raise the Progress Pride Flag over the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, celebrating LGBTQ Wisconsinites and kicking off Pride Month throughout the state of Wisconsin. Today marks the eighth and final time Gov. Evers will hoist the Pride Flag over
Washington, D.C. – Throughout the month of June, Protect Our Care is blasting Republicans for their health care crisis ahead of the one-year anniversary of their big, ugly bill on July 4th. Last summer, Donald Trump and Republicans made the largest cuts to health care in history, slashing over $1
During June Dairy Month, Dairy Together, a national coalition working to educate farmers, eaters, and lawmakers about how managed growth based on market demand can create a viable dairy economy, is calling on Congress to pass policies and make new investments that meet the moment of the dairy farm crisis,
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has released a new report detailing how votes by Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have forced Wisconsin energy and gas prices to soar, as families to tighten budgets and struggle to afford basic necessities. “From sky-high gas prices to paying more to heat and
As Wisconsinites reel from economic pain under Trump’s economy, Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders came up with a compromise for using the state surplus to increase spending for public schools, cut property taxes and give regular folks tax rebates.
With a Democratic governor and a Republican legislature, we saw a 0% increase in general aid funding for schools. This forces school boards to choose between cutting budgets or raising property taxes.
Some of Wisconsin’s most important recent failures of accountability share a common feature: Power has increasingly shifted away from the Legislature and toward governors, agencies, courts and other institutions that operate further from direct democratic control.
The fact that Wisconsin is so behind when it comes to the rights of children in the justice system is antithetical to Wisconsin ideals, and it’s long past time the state took the steps to remedy these injustices.
June Dairy Month in Wisconsin is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage and dairy industry of the state.
For the most part, federal and state officials, along with candidates in this midterm election year, are still failing to focus on the practical steps that could be taken to address the threats to workers and communities that are posed by a rapid and ill-thought embrace of artificial intelligence and robotics.
The true measure of a nation is not found in the monuments it builds, the spectacles it stages, or the grandeur it displays, but in how it cares for those who live beneath its flag. I guess a bankrupt leader, morally or otherwise, would have a problem understanding that.
The Trump administration is siphoning money from park fees fund to help pay for the so-called beautification projects in Washington, taking money that is aimed at places like Glacier National or the Petrified Forest to help pay for painting the bottom of the reflecting pool between the Washington and Lincoln memorials to the tune of $13.1 million.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is threatening to pull the border patrol agents to provide security for his archipelago of gulags for people being deported from the United States.
Hypocrisy can sometimes play a surprising role in sustaining democratic norms.