Shannon Whitworth: National test scores show danger of education fads and dumbing down standards
The accountability missing in Wisconsin’s public education system is driving improvements elsewhere, even in places where it’s most difficult: Louisiana and Mississippi
Bill Barth: Deportation process really not so divisive
Strong public support for booting out serious criminals.
Dave Cieslewicz: A new Dem A-Team
The Democrats need a new team of frontline spokesDems.
Climate Power: ICYMI: Trump guts critical cost-saving clean energy investments in Wisconsin
Nearly $500 million in direct funding for Wisconsin is at stake, plus $5.5 billion loan for WEPCO and Alliant Clean Energy Projects Madison, WI – Yesterday, US Representatives Marcy Kaptur and Rosa DeLauro released a summary of federal funds illegally withheld by the
FRI News Summary: State Supreme Court candidates agree to debate next month
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate on WISN 12 ahead of April 1 electionMarch 12 primetime 60-min debate … before a live, invite-only audience at the Lubar Center at Marquette University Law School’s Eckstein Hall. … “The national
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Exposes Trump Administration halt on lifesaving research, despite court orders
NEW: Baldwin reveals that NIH has awarded zero grants in 10 days and is failing to fund research projects, including to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reports highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week. Testing was completed at the U.S.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Special Valentine’s delivery asks Rep. Steil to break up with big corporations
While Steil’s heart is set on more tax breaks for big corporations and the ultra-rich, working families in Wisconsin are asking to be put first instead ELKHORN, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day, Wisconsinites have one request for Congressman Bryan Steil:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Support threatened and endangered species recovery with the endangered resources tax checkoff
All Donations On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Are Matched MADISON, Wis. – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched
Crawford campaign: Launches two new ads slamming Schimel’s support for 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV ads holding Brad Schimel accountable for his extreme views on reproductive freedom and continued support for the 1849 ban on nearly all abortions. The
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Tariffs and you: How trade barriers affect Wisconsin
Tariffs and trade disputes have been a subject of many debates over the past few months. What is often overlooked is just how these barriers affect the everyday citizen in Wisconsin. Here are just a few examples of how increased
A Better Wisconsin Together: On Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together highlights right-wing Judge Brad Schimel’s love for special interests
MADISON, Wis. — This Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to the love between right-wing Judge Brad Schimel and his special interest donors. While in public office, Brad Schimel wrote that politicians using their office and powers to
Assembly Ed Committee approves DPI overhaul of test benchmarks in party-line vote
The Assembly Education Committee approved 9-4 along party lines a bill to reverse state Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of benchmarks for standardized test scores.
Crawford, Schimel agree to March 12 debate
Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel have agreed to meet in a March 12 debate hosted by WISN-TV.
FRI AM Update: Crawford launches new ads in Supreme Court race as conservative group lays down TV buy
From WisPolitics … — Susan Crawford’s campaign launched two new ads today hitting Supreme Court rival Brad Schimel on abortion. Meanwhile, the conservative Fair Courts America is poised to go up on the air in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race Feb.