Steve Ewing: A do-over is needed on the $252 million MPS referendum
It’s high time to introduce a direct ballot initiative to nullify or override the results of the recent referendum based on information that was either held back knowingly or swept under the rug in advance by parties in the know.
Dave Zweifel: Homeownership still out of reach for too many Black families
It’s the inability of Black families to own real estate — whether for lack of decent paying jobs or the fact that they’ve historically been redlined out of obtaining mortgages — that prevents them from building wealth like most white families have been able to do.
Jeff Smith: Republicans leaving hospitals in the lurch
I’ve heard outrageous claims that the Joint Finance Committee cannot release funding because of the governor’s vetoes. That’s flat-out false.
Bruce Murphy: Mayor, Democrats target Rep. Ryan Clancy
Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.
Steven Walters: Turnover high for Republican Convention delegates
Apart from party leaders at all three conventions, only a handful of rank-and-file delegates to the two earlier conventions have been chosen this time.
Mark Belling: Josh Kaul is Wisconsin’s Fani Willis
Criminal case against Wisconsin Trump supporters is a brazen abuse of ‘justice’ system
Michael Lucas: A deep dive into Trump’s trumped-up charges
It has been widely reported that Trump’s conviction of 34 felonies was—well, iffy. But why? Here’s what happened and why the case should have been tossed.
Recall committee: Vos fails to file legal challenge to recall petition
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Dept. of Administration: Gov. Evers seeking nominations for Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 41st annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. This recognition is sponsored by Wisconsin Women in
WED News Summary: Troupis suspended from judicial ethics panel, first lady to visit Green Bay
TOP STORIES Former Trump attorney Troupis suspended from state judicial ethics panel … after he was charged with a felony for his role in a 2020 fake electors scheme. … Wisconsin Supreme Court [Bradley not participating], in its order, notified
Office of the First Lady: Jill Biden to travel to Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Nevada, and Arizona
From Thursday, June 13th, 2024 – Saturday, June 15, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Thursday, June 13, 2024 At 1:00 PM, First Lady Jill Biden will arrive at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
WisDems: Brad Schimel let thousands of untested sexual assault kits pile up
MADISON, Wis. — Appearing yesterday on right-wing talk radio, Brad Schimel attempted to rewrite his dismal record getting justice for survivors of sexual assault, brushing off the thousands of rape kits he let go untested as he sought a “bargain price” on
OPEIU Local 39, FV@W Lead Workers United Organizing Committee: Executive director fails to voluntarily recognize employee union
(MILWAUKEE, WI)––Professional workers at Family Values @ Work (FV@W) have filed for union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Professionals at FV@W, who act as lead workers, unanimously signed cards with Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: Signs bill adding 27 new positions to ADRC to better serve older adults and people with disabilities
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed File #24-426, legislation adding 27 new positions to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to expand services focusing on youth-to-adult transition, options counseling, veterans’ benefits specialists,
Granger campaign: Secures nomination to be on ballot for August Primary
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