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A high-profile security breach sparked outrage over jail tablets in Milwaukee County, but Shannon Ross argues the backlash ignores their role in supporting communication, education and successful reentry.
If people with disabilities in Wisconsin are stuck on a waitlist for employment services come January — and thousands still will be — they risk losing the Medicaid assistance that keeps them afloat.
CNN and Fox News rarely agree, but Trump’s decision to ban reporters from the White House brought competing networks together in defense of press freedom and the public’s right to know.
Retired conservative federal Judge Michael Luttig is just one of the many who are warning Americans that their form of government is imperiled. It’s no longer a hyperbolic claim. The MAGA crowd has a well-thought-out plan.
A data expert with Waukesha County urged local government leaders to ensure any processes they’re looking to automate with AI are well-defined, to avoid higher costs and other pitfalls. Kevin Koenig, the county’s IT data and solutions engineering manager, yesterday
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Dem rival David Crowley separately addressed the Wisconsin Counties Association during its meeting in the Wisconsin Dells, along with Dem AG Josh Kaul and his GOP opponent, Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney.
When you go to the polls on November 3rd, one of the three constitutional amendments that will be on your ballot will ask you whether you believe the government should not be able to discriminate against someone because of an
LUXEMBURG, WI — Former Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) on Mark Becker’s campaignfor Wisconsin State Senate, District 1: “I am excited to endorse Mark Becker in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 1st Senatedistrict. I know Mark is focused on results and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to protect voters from intimidation or interference from federal agents at polling locations. The Safe Access to the Polls Act would prohibit federal funds from being used to send U.S.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is now the 10th largest exporter of agricultural products in the United States, with 2026 Quarter 2(Q2) reports showing Wisconsin exports reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026—the highest first half
The tour comes as some have questioned whether Hong would actively campaign for Crowley since appearing at a Dem unity breakfast the day after the Aug. 11 primary.
The ad says assertions in a Cooke ad that Van Orden “allowed Congressional stock trading” is “totally false.”
A high-profile security breach sparked outrage over jail tablets in Milwaukee County, but Shannon Ross argues the backlash ignores their role in supporting communication, education and successful reentry.
If people with disabilities in Wisconsin are stuck on a waitlist for employment services come January — and thousands still will be — they risk losing the Medicaid assistance that keeps them afloat.
CNN and Fox News rarely agree, but Trump’s decision to ban reporters from the White House brought competing networks together in defense of press freedom and the public’s right to know.
Retired conservative federal Judge Michael Luttig is just one of the many who are warning Americans that their form of government is imperiled. It’s no longer a hyperbolic claim. The MAGA crowd has a well-thought-out plan.
A data expert with Waukesha County urged local government leaders to ensure any processes they’re looking to automate with AI are well-defined, to avoid higher costs and other pitfalls. Kevin Koenig, the county’s IT data and solutions engineering manager, yesterday addressed members of the Wisconsin Counties Association during the group’s
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and Dem rival David Crowley separately addressed the Wisconsin Counties Association during its meeting in the Wisconsin Dells, along with Dem AG Josh Kaul and his GOP opponent, Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney.
When you go to the polls on November 3rd, one of the three constitutional amendments that will be on your ballot will ask you whether you believe the government should not be able to discriminate against someone because of an immutable characteristic, like sex or ethnicity. Hi, I’m State Senator
LUXEMBURG, WI — Former Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) on Mark Becker’s campaignfor Wisconsin State Senate, District 1: “I am excited to endorse Mark Becker in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 1st Senatedistrict. I know Mark is focused on results and pursuing common-sense solutions to theeveryday problems facing the people of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to protect voters from intimidation or interference from federal agents at polling locations. The Safe Access to the Polls Act would prohibit federal funds from being used to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is now the 10th largest exporter of agricultural products in the United States, with 2026 Quarter 2(Q2) reports showing Wisconsin exports reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026—the highest first half year on record. According to the Q2 report, Wisconsin exports
The tour comes as some have questioned whether Hong would actively campaign for Crowley since appearing at a Dem unity breakfast the day after the Aug. 11 primary.
The ad says assertions in a Cooke ad that Van Orden “allowed Congressional stock trading” is “totally false.”