William Holahan: Can better imagery improve economic messaging?
The post-mortem since the Nov. 5 election of Donald Trump revealed that Dems need to pay much more attention to economic messaging.
Michael Lucas: December CPI, rates & yield curves
It seems almost impossible that after the greatest level of inflation in 100 years, with the FED printing $6 trillion and increasing the money supply by 40%, that the worst has already come to pass. But maybe we’ll get lucky this time.
Dave Cieslewicz: Note to Wisconsin Democrats: Cut the gas tax
What Democrats need is strong simplicity, not a plethora of policy papers.
Ryan Clancy: What attacks the right has planned and how we organize to fight them
With Trump’s second term imminent, the far right is emboldened and giddy, chomping at the bit to spread their brand of hate.
Reggie Moore: Evers’ Office of Violence Prevention can save lives. Milwaukee’s already has.
While the details of the state office are being worked out, the effectiveness of such an office is dependent on competent leadership, unwavering support and sustainable funding.
Mark Belling: Trump’s task is daunting
Biden and the radical left have wrecked our country.
Terrance Wall: The inauguration: A new era has begun
The Trump administration must act quickly to implement change, as Trump said, don’t wait.
Tom Saler: How will investors react if Trump follows through on economic promises?
The 2013 taper tantrum and last year’s ill-fated premiership of Truss illustrate the collective power of investors to address perceived policy errors.
Bill Barth: The partisan virus infecting the bench
Big money flowing again over control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Richard Moore: Core federal environmental regulatory scheme on the chopping block
Several lawsuits before various federal courts are challenging the very heart of the federal regulatory scheme known as the National Environmental Protection Act, or NEPA.
Gregory Humphrey: ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker: Professional broadcaster with delightful wit, dies at 90
For me, the best evidence of his broadcasting ability was during those long spells between plays when he could fill the airwaves with his ad-libbing. It was then he highlighted his delightful sense of humor. It was in those stretches between plays, or between the wind-ups of pitches that Uecker would join in with his color commentator in the booth, Pat Hughes, and they would become a comedy duo.
Evers in State of State to announce $300M plan for mental health services in schools
Dem Gov. Tony Evers will use his State of the State tonight to announce plans to include $300 million in his upcoming budget to provide comprehensive mental health services in schools, including peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs.
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Issues statement on MPD immigration policy following President Trump’s inauguration
MADISON, WI – Under Milwaukee Police Department’s Standard Operating Procedure 130, MPD officers are directed not to ask an individual being arrested about their citizenship. They are also banned from arresting someone solely for being suspected of violating immigration law. Representative
About Enough is Enough: Advocacy group releases groundbreaking report on Milwaukee County sentencing patterns around felony reckless driving.
Milwaukee, WI – “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” declared Bob Donovan on a brisk morning last March, urging Governor Evers to sign Senate Bill 514, which imposes tougher penalties on reckless drivers, including mandatory minimums for causing great bodily harm
WED News Summary: Wisconsin joins lawsuit challenging Trump birthright citizenship order
TOP STORIES Wisconsin joins challenge of Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship… Trump’s executive order asserts that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution “has never been interpreted to extend citizenship universally to everyone born within the United States.” …