Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Oregon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Oregon is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing watermains on
Leila Fletcher and Sandy Flores Ruiz: DPI dragging heels on science-based literacy instruction
We urge Underly, Evers and our representatives at the Capitol to put aside partisan bickering and support implementation of ACT 20 reading reforms. This pivot in how we teach reading is long overdue.
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Statement on the passing of former SCOWIS Justice David Prosser
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) commemorates the life and legacy of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser who passed away over the weekend. “For decades, Justice David Prosser’s career was defined by an unwavering commitment to
Eric Borgerding: Health care in jeopardy. 1 in 3 Wisconsin hospitals are losing money.
Without support from lawmakers, Wisconsin hospitals will face financial strain that threatens the stability and availability of health care.
Patrick McIlheran: Wisconsin’s burdensome childcare rules hurt parents’ pockets
New research quantifies states’ regulations and puts a number on the harm.
Bill Kaplan: Rural vote key to Trump’s 2024 win
If Democrats fight for rural Wisconsinites on trade, higher education and health care it will help Wisconsin become more equitable and prosperous.
Scott Walker: Give thanks to Generation X
They remembered Reagan and gave us Trump.
Michelle Bryant: The troubling precedent of letting Trump evade justice
The idea that a sitting U.S. president is shielded from both civil and criminal prosecution while in office is absurd.
Gregory Humphrey: President Biden’s pardon of son Hunter is to be applauded given new parameters
If the former leader of the nation can get away with crimes, why should someone who has never held office be the tool of the political opposition as Hunter Biden has been for many years? Or face jail time only because he has the wrong last name?
Paul Fanlund: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard seems made for the moment
Melissa Agard was elected this fall as the sixth executive in county history.
Jack Gebhardt: Milwaukee needs vision for transforming lakefront. History shows us it can work.
Milwaukee needs big ideas and a big vision to reclaim more lakefront for the betterment of the people.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Statement by Chief Justice
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UW-Eau Claire: Blugold grows from high school dropout to college graduate
Jeremiah Coey admittedly was a challenging student who dropped out of high school after being told by teachers and family that college was not a viable option for him. “Everyone knew I was smart and told me I had all
Prosser family: Statement on passing of Justice David Prosser
CONTACT: Brian Schimmingm 608.220.7132 Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David T. Prosser, Jr passed away Sunday evening after a several month battle with cancer. He was 81. A native of Appleton, Prosser served as Outagamie County District Attorney, an 18-year
State Bar of Wisconsin: Executive Director Larry J. Martin’s statement on the passing of former Supreme Court Justice David Prosser
Madison, WI – December 2, 2024 – The State Bar of Wisconsin mourns the loss of Justice David Prosser. Dave was a strong supporter, friend, and advocate, for the State Bar and his leadership and friendship will be deeply missed. Justice Prosser