Steven Walters: UW, prisons, MPS now Capitol’s top issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
WisDems: Reminder: Anti-Abortion Brad Schimel sued to enforce abortion restrictions
MADISON, Wis. — In a recent appearance on right-wing radio, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel attempted to paper over his extreme, anti-abortion record—even insisting he “never made any statement regarding the 1849 abortion ban.” In fact, Schimel reportedly identified himself as
John Schlifske: MPS failures show a need for an overhaul. Start with the school board.
What the new governance structure looks like is for the community to consider. What’s imperative is that we do not keep governing MPS the same way, expecting a different outcome.
Nic Kelly: Response to MPS debacle must include expanded school choice for all families
No response to the regrettable MPS debacle will be adequate if it does not include expanded educational choice for all families. Every child deserves an exit pass.
John Nichols: Trump’s insult to Milwaukee could cost him the election
Trump’s trash talking of Milwaukee upended GOP plans to use the city as a backdrop for their fall campaign launch in Wisconsin. His efforts to explain himself only worsened things, as did GOP members of the state’s congressional delegation who tried to cover for him.
Nick Ramos: Why are we changing the Wisconsin Constitution again?
Stop messing with our constitution already. Vote no in August and November on all the constitutional amendments on your ballot.
Owen Robinson: Wisconsin Supreme Court takes case of Evers’ 400-year tax increase
Politically, the leftists control the court. One might instinctively think that they will rule in favor of Evers to support “their guy.” However, handing that kind of power to the governor in perpetuity is fraught with risk for the liberals.
Hashim Zaibak Rural health at risk: A call to Senator Baldwin
The FDA recently proposed a rule that could limit access to prescription information, the printed information attached to prescriptions at the pharmacy. The rule would place the burden of printing Patient Medication Information onto pharmacies, adding additional workload hours and costs for pharmacies.
Tom Still: Business plan contest is sampling of Wisconsin’s diverse startups
Launched in 2004 by the Wisconsin Technology Council with help from sponsors such as what is today the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., finalists in the 2024 contest ranged from potentially life-saving devices and apps to agricultural equipment to a software-based creative writing program for children to innovations in the food and beverage world.
Kathleen Gallagher: We remain asleep at the wheel while coastal interests take our money, talent, and ideas.
The Midwest doesn’t have enough talent or risk capital in the right places to commercialize all its great ideas.
Richard Kyte: Why aren’t young people reading anymore?
We live in an age when technology will continue to advance, providing children (and adults) with many more options for entertainment, and that will always compete with reading.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Paul in letter requesting hearing on threat of terrorists exploiting southern border
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and all their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) requesting a
Evers seeks vendor for Milwaukee Public Schools audit
The guv announced potential auditors will have until next Monday to respond to a request for services to conduct an operational audit of Milwaukee Public Schools, which will be done under an existing state contract with entities that have experience with educational audits. The guv also announced a list of nine eligible vendors.
TUE AM Update: State Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging Evers’ 400-year veto
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case to overturn Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto in the 2023-25 budget that allows per-pupil spending increases each year for the next four centuries. The
Secure Resources Unlimited tapped for RNC security services
A Waukesha security firm called Secure Resources Unlimited has been tapped for the upcoming Republican National Convention, organizers announced.