Talking Trade with Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton weighs in on recently announced extensions to tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing the move is motivated by “both politics and strategy.”
Dave Zweifel: Wisconsin’s voucher program looks nothing like the original
Rep. Even Goyke points out the result has been a growing disparity between what are now two parallel systems: one public and one private.
Lou Jacobson: 2024’s battleground state legislative chambers
In my first handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, I find 12 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. Compared to recent election cycles, that’s a medium number of competitive chambers.
Mark Belling: The Biden candidacy is not sustainable
Democrats should run Chuck Schumer. He’s kind of like what Biden was four years ago. A seemingly non-radical veteran of the national scene.
Jay Nordlinger: Me ’n’ my algo, &c.,
On the use of the Web; Paul Ryan and the GOP; a historian’s life; an old joke; and more
Spencer Black: With new law, DeSantis ignores reality of climate change
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that deletes reference to climate change in state laws.
Rep. Green: Milwaukee Public Schools screws Northern Wisconsin Schools
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) is appalled by the financial catastrophe caused by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and how it affects the schools in the 74th district. “Gathering all the information over the past few weeks when it comes
Ruth Conniff: Why we removed a story on ‘election integrity’ in Wisconsin from our site
Shortly after we posted the story, a representative from the Election Integrity Network sent us an email demanding an immediate retraction. The group did not challenge any of the facts in the story. But it objected to the reporter joining the call, noting that “no media are ever allowed on our calls” and that their calls are “off the record” and “no notes or comments are to be uploaded in any public space.”
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Names State Law Library after Lavinia Goodell, Wisconsin’s first woman lawyer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that the State Law Library will be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, the first woman lawyer in Wisconsin. The announcement comes on the heels of Monday’s Wisconsin Women Lawyers Day.
Biden campaign: Honors Juneteenth with new ad
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new television ad, “Our Spirit,” to commemorate Juneteenth, which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were proud to establish as a federal holiday as part of their agenda to tackle systemic racism head on after Donald Trump
WED News Summary: Trump in Racine visit says ‘I love Milwaukee,’ denies claims he called city ‘horrible’
TOP STORIES Trump declares ‘I love Milwaukee’ after reportedly calling the RNC host city “horrible” … Hours before Trump took the stage, a line of hundreds of supporters snaked around the block between rows of hawkers selling Trump T-shirts, hats,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate 65 years of conservation at Mead Wildlife Area June 22
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resouces (DNR) invites the public to attend the 65th anniversary celebration of the George W. Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 22, 2024. The event is hosted by
Dept. of Natural Resources: Inflation reduction act grant application period now closed; recipients to be announced in July
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for 2024 federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants is now closed. DNR staff are in the process of reviewing applications and determining awards. Successful
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Milwaukee County pursuing mixed-use redevelopment of existing Coggs Building
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County has entered into an agreement with Gorman & Company for the sale of the existing Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Building, located at 1220 W. Vliet Street. Gorman & Company will pursue a mixed-use redevelopment of the
A Better Wisconsin Together: On Juneteenth, calls on GOP lawmakers to end attacks on Black history, DEI
MADISON, Wis. — In honor and recognition of Juneteenth, A Better Wisconsin Together is pushing back against right-wing attempts to censor Black history and attack the freedoms of Black Wisconsinites. Juneteenth – a celebration of Black freedom, liberation, and resiliency that