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When the actual costs of artificial intelligence data center development are considered honestly, suddenly, opposition to AIDCs isn’t so stupid after all. The solution, then, to this “moral crisis” is readily apparent, and all it requires is a commitment to free market principles.
What specific policies should Wisconsinites demand from their political leaders on data centers?
Price transparency alone will not solve every problem with America’s health care system. But competition cannot work when consumers and employers cannot meaningfully compare prices.
Foodborne outbreaks point to several problems with our food system. One is consolidation. Whether it’s pork, eggs, lettuce, or strawberries, one or two companies often control the sector.
No one should have to earn the right to die with dignity.
Congress must act, codifying right-to-repair to ensure this undue burden on farmers and the monopoly it creates are broken for good.
Dolly Parton loved the place she came from and kept pulling up chairs for people unlike her. Her life made a better America visible, leaving the harder work of building it to all of us.
Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of an artist who championed working women and carried a union card for almost 60 years.
Two very different American stories are in focus this week: rich people and what they do with their wealth.
TOP STORIES Crowley leading Tiffany in first Marquette head-to-head poll of governor’s race… [Aug. 12-20 poll of 891 registered voters … Among likely voters, Crowley was ahead of Tiffany 49-44. Independents favored Crowley 55-16, but 29% remained undecided. Among registered
FY2026 General Purpose Revenues (GPR)Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded *This is the GPR estimate published by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) on Jan 15, 2026, modified bysubsequent law changes. General purpose revenues (GPR) increased 3.4% in fiscal
A lawsuit filed by 47 states claimed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, knowingly added features to foster social media addiction among children and made false claims about the safety of its products.
When the actual costs of artificial intelligence data center development are considered honestly, suddenly, opposition to AIDCs isn’t so stupid after all. The solution, then, to this “moral crisis” is readily apparent, and all it requires is a commitment to free market principles.
What specific policies should Wisconsinites demand from their political leaders on data centers?
Price transparency alone will not solve every problem with America’s health care system. But competition cannot work when consumers and employers cannot meaningfully compare prices.
Foodborne outbreaks point to several problems with our food system. One is consolidation. Whether it’s pork, eggs, lettuce, or strawberries, one or two companies often control the sector.
No one should have to earn the right to die with dignity.
Congress must act, codifying right-to-repair to ensure this undue burden on farmers and the monopoly it creates are broken for good.
Dolly Parton loved the place she came from and kept pulling up chairs for people unlike her. Her life made a better America visible, leaving the harder work of building it to all of us.
Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of an artist who championed working women and carried a union card for almost 60 years.
Two very different American stories are in focus this week: rich people and what they do with their wealth.
TOP STORIES Crowley leading Tiffany in first Marquette head-to-head poll of governor’s race… [Aug. 12-20 poll of 891 registered voters … Among likely voters, Crowley was ahead of Tiffany 49-44. Independents favored Crowley 55-16, but 29% remained undecided. Among registered voters was a 44-44 tie, with 47% of Independents undecided.
FY2026 General Purpose Revenues (GPR)Preliminary Fiscal Year 2026Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded *This is the GPR estimate published by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) on Jan 15, 2026, modified bysubsequent law changes. General purpose revenues (GPR) increased 3.4% in fiscal year 2026 (FY26) to $23,132.2 million. This is2.0% more than
A lawsuit filed by 47 states claimed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, knowingly added features to foster social media addiction among children and made false claims about the safety of its products.