Joshua Taylor: Donald Trump and JD Vance don’t care about the Black community
Donald Trump doesn’t care about Black America or our interests, he only wants what is best for him. Donald Trump failed our community every year that he was president.
Dave Zweifel: Immigrant stories you won’t hear from Trump
There was a letter to the editor in the New York Times earlier this week that I wish the people who buy into the Donald Trump/JD Vance demonization of immigrants would read.
Patrick McIlheran: Milwaukee’s strange hero in a politically violent time
If we all reject violence in politics, why does a Milwaukee mural honor a woman who shot up the U.S. Capitol?
Benjamin Yount: Government is supposed to be good at the simple things
Milwaukee’s government does a lot of easy things because they cannot seem to tackle any of the city’s serious problems.
Kevin Roberts and Jonathan Butcher: Secretary Cardona’s Wisconsin bus tour falls flat. We need pro-parent policies.
Americans are tired of throwing more and more of their tax dollars at a problem and seeing worse and worse results.
FRI News Summary: Trump Prairie du Chien rally moved indoors due to Secret Service staff shortage
TOP STORIES Secret Service staffing shortage prompts Trump campaign to move Wisconsin rally … Secret Service said it was short-handed due to the ongoing annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly … [airport rally switched to] a smaller indoor
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent stresses importance of student belonging, investing in public schools during State of Education Address
MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for increased investment in public education and providing additional supports for Wisconsin students and teachers during the 2024 State of Education Address
A Better Wisconsin Together: Condemns Donald Trump’s dangerous agenda, divisive rhetoric ahead of visit to Prairie du Chien
MADISON, Wis. — With Donald Trump poised to speak in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, September 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing against the dangerous lies and divisive rhetoric his campaign has previewed he will spread in his visit to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases highlight video from roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his four-hour roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. The 14-minute video captures important points and powerful testimony made by Sen. Johnson and the panel of experts. Watch
Defend Democracy Project: “Wisconsin’s elections are secure, efficient, and carefully managed”
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, national democracy expert Norm Eisen joined former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of Power to the Polls and Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell to highlight the increased tempo of MAGA Republicans’ efforts to undermine confidence in Wisconsin’s electoral process.
Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce over $32 million in awards for Wisconsin’s transportation alternatives program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvement projects across Wisconsin over the next four years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, and Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin
WAVE Educational Fund: Is at the White House to celebrate historic gun violence reductions in Wisconsin and new life-saving executive orders
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, WAVE Educational Fund joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its
Underly urges lawmakers to release funding for literacy law
State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fourth State of Education address urged legislators to release funding for the state’s new literacy law. Meanwhile, Underly also said the state must reimburse special education costs at least 60% in order to support students and teachers.
Panelists say AI has potential to improve Wisconsin’s job market
DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek and state Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing, during a WisPolitics luncheon said AI has the potential to improve the jobs market for Wisconsinites.