ACLU of Wisconsin: Federal Judge sends lawsuit challenging ICE detainers back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON— A federal judge ruled Friday that the lawsuit challenging the legality of ICE detainers must remain under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, rejecting an attempt by the defendants in the case – five county sheriffs – to
Wisconsin Alumni Association: UW Now Live — From War to AI: Forces Shaping Today’s Economy
MADISON, WI (May 18, 2026) — The upcoming UW Now Live will examine the major forces reshaping economic growth, trade and innovation. From conflict in the Middle East and its ripple effects on energy markets to the rapid advance of artificial intelligence,
UW-Stout: Distinguished alum, educator Albrecht credits UW-Stout for preparing graduates who ‘step forward’
Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time alum at UW-Stout, crossed the commencement stage once again on May 16 – not to receive an additional diploma, but as a guest speaker to address Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University’s Class of 2026. During three
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisors Eckblad, Shea, Gómez-Tom, Capriolo, Martin, Martinez, and Rolland Call for independent audit of MMSD wastewater operations
MILWAUKEE – Following recent whistleblower allegations and public reporting regarding operations at Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) wastewater treatment facilities managed by Veolia, Milwaukee County Supervisors are calling for greater transparency, accountability, and independent oversight. The Supervisors issued the following joint statement,
John Nichols: Hong, Roys declare their independence
Most Democratic gubernatorial candidates — along with presumptive Republican nominee Tom Tiffany — questioned the wisdom of the governor’s approach to the surplus specing deal.
Kaleem Caire: Death of surplus deal leaves window open for kids
We are not satisfied with what failed. We are not satisfied with what was on the table before it failed. We can and must do better for our children.
Daniel Buck and Cory Brewer: While other states boost schools, Wisconsin rejects reforms
Evers’ partisanship leaving Wisconsin behind on education.
David Blaska: Tom Tiffany says ‘You betcha’ that WI doesn’t want to become Minnesota!
If there was a convention rallying cry, it was Don’t Let Wisconsin Become Minnesota.
Jessica McBride: 3rd CD: A Navy SEAL and that ‘political operative’ in a broken down car
Van Orden and his team have spent the entire campaign season trying to remind voters who Cooke really is.
Daniel Steininger: I’m grandson of a ‘sewer socialist.’ Today’s crop miss mark.
Fiscal frugality offers the starkest contrast between “self-proclaimed sewer socialists” versus real ones
Ellen Nowak: Data centers will pay their own way in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s approach is deliberate. Regulators, utilities, and consumer groups spent months getting this right because the public trust demands it. The data centers coming to Wisconsin will create jobs and expand the tax base. They should be welcome—and customers who were here long before them can be confident that they will not be stuck with an unwelcome bill.
UW-Eau Claire: True Blu: Proksch takes his energy to Hollywood, ‘The Office’ and beyond
Since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2000, Mark Proksch has had several interesting jobs. Wait, what? It turns out all those jobs were part of the same career path for Proksch — his successful acting career. Proksch
Bill Berry: College basketball player outearns UW president by millions
A sign of our crazy times: It wasn’t even noteworthy when we learned during the bruhaha over the firing of Jay Rothman, the president of the Universities of Wisconsin, that the position’s market value is millions of dollars below that of a good college basketball player.
Brad Cole: Bigger, heavier trucks would be a danger to Wisconsin’s highways
As a sheriff, my oath is to protect life and preserve public safety on our roads. Increasing truck size and weight not only threatens motorists, it imperils every deputy, EMS technician, and firefighter who responds to traffic accidents every day and night.
Robert VerBruggen: Big federal bucks so far produce a paltry 21 EV charging stations in Wisconsin
Brief pause didn’t help, nor does weak market for electric cars; private sector efforts outstrip government