Ruth Conniff: Wisconsinites push back on anti-immigrant attacks
Contrary to all the toxic rhetoric, immigration is a net plus for our country, and especially for the white, rural areas the Trump/Vance campaign is targeting in Wisconsin. Beneath the noise of the political campaign, a lot of people in those communities can tell you about it.
Bruce Murphy: Will western Wisconsin shock the nation?
Republican-held CD3 could elect Democratic challenger.
Wyatt Eichholz: Misers v. big spenders — and where the Badger State fits in
Ever interested in how Wisconsin can spend less on government, we found fewer examples of parsimonious politicians elsewhere in America than we’d hoped.
Howard Fuller, Abby Andrietsch and Colleston Morgan: Wisconsin school choice isn’t controversial among students and families it helps
Families are not making a political statement when they choose a school. They simply want the freedom to find the best place for their student.
Dave Zweifel: Time to quit whining about inflation
Yes, prices are up compared to the pre-pandemic days, and much of it is the result of the Federal Reserve’s decision to drastically raise interest rates that hit rent rates, mortgages and car payments, but inflation has settled back to 2.9% today, the same rate it was in 2018 during Donald Trump’s presidency.
Richard Moore: A “Red” in every glovebox
Lawmakers need to end insurance commissioner’s Stronger Wisconsin climate mitigation program.
Taima Kern: How Dungeons & Dragons helps me lead my newsroom
In my eight years as a newsroom leader, I’ve learned that the soft skills I had to hone to be good at D&D could help me manage my team.
FRI News Summary: DOJ asks Supreme Court to decide if RFK Jr. stays on Wisconsin ballot
TOP STORIES DOJ asks WI Supreme Court to decide whether Robert F. Kennedy stays on ballot … “This question justifies prompt, final resolution by this Court: it is highly time sensitive and hugely consequential for the people of Wisconsin,” [Asst.
Tom Still: Will AI improve our world, unravel it … or a little of both?
The genie cannot be squeezed back in the bottle, so the challenge is how to harness AI for societal good – and how to build guardrails that prevent AI from being hijacked by bad actors or taking on a life of its own.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins statement condemning Palestinian effort targeting Israel at UN
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) signed a joint statement condemning the disgraceful Palestinian Mission’s resolution, which targets the Jewish State of Israel and its rightful control over its historic homeland. The resolution was submitted to the United Nations and could be voted on as
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Performance Over Politics bill passes in House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County Board approves Crowley proposal to balance 2024 budget without additional costs for taxpayers
MILWAUKEE – Today, the full Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to close the 2024 budget deficit without additional costs for taxpayers and no major impacts on services. County Executive Crowley plans to sign the legislation
U.S. Rep. Steil: House passes Steil legislation to protect Americans’ retirement
WASHINGTON (September 19, 2024) – The U.S. House of Representativestoday passed Congressman Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act (H.R. 4767) as part of a larger investor reform package (H.R. 4790). This legislation will improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting
Harris campaign: Councils representing one million Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris
Local Teamsters unions across the country, including in key battleground states of Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Collectively, these unions represent one million Teamsters. These local Teamsters have committed to immediately
UW–Madison: Community invited to free screenings of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands
“As you live in a place like this, you get a tremendously deep sense of awe and wonder,” says 87-year-old Calvin (Cal) DeWitt, who lives on the fringe of the Waubesa Wetlands. Since the 1970s, he and his neighbors have