Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Hosts inaugural advocacy day at the state capitol
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) successfully hosted its first-ever Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, bringing together community members, elected officials, and advocates to discuss key legislative issues impacting Muslim communities in Wisconsin.
Dave Cieslewicz: Intrigue in Wisconsin superintendent race
The contest between Underly and Kinser could be a substantive race on the issues.
Dave Zweifel: The billionaires’ war on the poor moves into high gear
As the super-rich gathered last month for their annual rendezvous in Davos, Switzerland, the anti-poverty nonprofit Oxfam reported that the five richest men in the world had more than doubled their fortunes since 2020, while the world’s poorest 60% — almost 5 billion people — have lost money.
Tom Still: Just catching up: Some follow-ups on past columns and news
Writing a weekly column is always a snapshot in time. Things can and do happen to advance the story. Here are a few examples tied to my recent “Inside Wisconsin” columns.
Crawford launches new TV ad
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford released a new TV ad today featuring a police officer who says when he walks into a courtroom, he wants a judge like her. For the week that ends Monday, Crawford has nearly $1.3 million in
FRI AM Update: Crawford launches new TV ad
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford released a new TV ad today featuring a police officer who says when he walks into a courtroom, he wants a judge like her. For the week that ends Monday,
Musk, WMC ads hit the air in Supreme Court race
A group tied to Elon Musk and another linked to the state’s largest business group are up with new TV ads knocking Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford for sentences she’s handed out as a Dane County judge. Meanwhile, Musk’s America
THU PM Update: Musk, WMC ads hit the air in Supreme Court race
From WisPolitics … — A group tied to Elon Musk and another linked to the state’s largest business group are up with new TV ads today knocking Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford for sentences she’s handed out as a Dane
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers shares excerpt from 2025-27 biennial budget message, highlighting policy priorities for the next two years
Wisconsinites, we’re not even 50 days into 2025, but my administration and I have been hard at work doing the right thing for Wisconsin. I’m excited tonight to be able to share some of the good work we’ve been doing,
WisGOP: A history lesson for Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — It’s about that time in the afternoon when school is out & so are Susan Crawford’s deceitful lies. For weeks, Crawford has been falsely twisting history in an attempt to harm Brad Schimel, but she’s only harming herself and,
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Reaction to 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal
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Sen. Keyeski: Introduces “Right to Repair” bill with Sen. Pfaff to support Wisconsin farmers
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing the “Right to Repair” bill. This consumer protection proposal creates a right for farmers to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things like repair
Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears committee
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee. State
Greater Milwaukee Committee: Governor’s budget recommendations provide a first step to address public safety challenges in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 20, 2025) – Joel Brennan, president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 budget for the State of Wisconsin. “For more than 75 years, the Greater Milwaukee Committee has
Wisconsin Technology Council: Deadline extended to Feb. 27 for startups to apply for meetings at March 17 Tech Summit
MADISON, Wis. – Fifteen major firms (thus far) are ready to meet with emerging companies at the Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Milwaukee’s American Family Field on Monday, March 17 and produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Emerging companies may apply