O. Ricardo Pimentel: What if racism is a feature, not a bug, of our current political debates?
How one party is talking about immigration is Exhibit No. 1: Infestation. Criminals. Rapists. Poison. Vermin. Invasion. You can be concerned about immigration and not be a racist, but these words are a very big tell. Exhibit No. 2: Republicans’ reactions to Kamala Harris’ all-but-certain ascension to become Democrats’ presidential nominee. She is a DEI hire, prominent Republicans have been saying.
Bill Barth: People should not be used for stunts
Border crisis is real. Political class prefers chaos over solution.
Common Ground, Tenants United: Open letter to Mayor Johnson: Why are you protecting Willie Hines?
Mayor Johnson, why do you continue to protect Willie Hines, the Executive Director of HACM? For over a year we have been publicly asking for help with bed bugs, rats, black mold, abusive managers, rent mismanagement, and crime in our
Gov. Evers: Announces award of over $20 million in grants to 22 Wisconsin municipalities for public improvement projects
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of $20.7 million in grants to 22 municipalities for public improvement projects across Wisconsin. The Community Development Block Grant Public Facility (CDBG–PF) grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) for
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Municipal spending up but still lags inflation; federal aid buoys municipal finances
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Wisconsin Chiropractic Association: Health care liaisons joint response to rate reduction
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DCCC: Bryan Steil and Trump’s Project 2025 will raise health care costs for working families and seniors
By backing Project 2025 supporters, Steil is embracing their far-right agenda Bryan Steil’s Project 2025 is an extreme manifesto that would have far-reaching consequences if House Republicans were to win in November. Steil’s Project 2025 would raise health care costs
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Rep. Mark Born & Rep. Samba Baldeh receive Friend of Grocers Award
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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 13, 2024. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation
Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV And UTV operators: Be aware of increased law enforcement Aug. 2-4
Law enforcement will be focused on curbing intoxicated operation as well as helmet and seatbelt enforcement. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises ATV and UTV operators that more DNR conservation wardens
Cooke campaign: New poll: Double digit lead in August 13th Democratic Primary
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A recent survey of 335 primary election voters in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District shows a clear and commanding lead for Rebecca Cooke ahead of the August 13th Democratic Primary. Cooke begins the race with a 13-point lead
Gov. Evers: Directs more than $250 million to support long-term care services and the caregiving workforce in Wisconsin
Increased funding will bolster workforce delivering care to older adults and people with disabilities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to invest $258 million in funding already designated for
Protect Our Care: Attorney General Kaul, health advocates highlight how Project 2025 would result in healthcare chaos
*Watch the event here* WISCONSIN – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin along with health advocates from across the state to highlight the chaos that Project 2025 would wreak across the entire healthcare landscape. From the
Jacque’s first TV ad of 8th CD campaign calls him ‘undisputed conservative champion’
8th CD candidate André Jacque’s first TV ad of his campaign portrays him as a boxer and calls the state lawmaker the “undisputed conservative champion.”
Republican Voters Against Trump ads feature former Trump voters
Republican Voters Against Trump announced a new $1 million ad campaign in Wisconsin that the group calls its largest effort of the campaign.