Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation: Announces development of an unprecedented economic impact study
Keshena, Wis., May 30, 2024 — The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is preparing an unprecedented Economic Impact Study, dedicated to assessing the vast economic contributions of both tribal enterprises and Indigenous-led small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. This groundbreaking initiative, the
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Report: Recovery continues for restaurants and bars
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Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance: 12th annual Take Kids Fishing Day – June 1st
La Crosse, May 30, 2024 — For the 12th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon
Pritzker to serve as keynote speaker at Dem state convention, Harrison to speak as well
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will serve as the keynote speaker for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s state convention next weekend, the second high-profile speaker added to the lineup. Along with Pritzker’s June 8 keynote address, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison speaks to party
Sen. Hutton: Response to assault of Brookfield police officer
MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the assault of a Brookfield police officer at Brookfield Square Mall on Tuesday night: “This incident is yet another reminder of the life and death risks our law enforcement
Sen. Jacque: Evidence warrants revoking the UW campus registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in support of two UW-Madison Class of 2024 graduates who submitted a formal 47-page complaint calling on administrators to revoke the registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
Dan O’Donnell: Judicial ethics, judicial shmethics
The Dane County judge overseeing the latest radical left challenge to Act 10 signed the petition to recall Governor Walker, as did Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who will almost certainly be the deciding vote to strike Act 10 down. So why don’t they think they should have to recuse themselves from the case?
David Blaska: Why do Trumpers believe so much fake news?
Did you know that Clint Eastwood returned his Oscars to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences over his disgust with progressive Hollywood? Neither did we.
DPI threatens to withhold MPS aid payments over late reports
Two of the reports were due eight months ago, and the district is in danger of missing out on a $15.7 million special education aid payment next month, as well as a $200 million general aid payment.
Gregory Humphrey: For second time this year, we need to be in Robin Vos’ corner
It is not a place if we had a real choice, where we would be standing. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has not demonstrated the wisdom or soundness of action while holding the gavel.
Tom Still: New Wisconsin Investment Fund will be noticed beyond state borders
Among the first news outlets to pick up on the May 29 unveiling of the $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund were two outside the state – the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in Washington and U.S. News & World Report. Both took note within hours.
Bruce Murphy: Common ground gets national attention
The front-page story by the Washington Post is an embarrassment for Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Willie Hines Jr., the executive director of the city Housing Authority and former Common Council president. It portrays a battle by the mostly elderly residents of College Court Apartments on 33rd and Highland to get the patio at the complex reopened.
WisDems: Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver state convention keynote address
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main
THU AM Update: DPI threatens to withhold MPS aid payments over late reports
From WisPolitics … — DPI is threatening to withhold state aid payments from Milwaukee Public Schools because the district has failed to file statutorily required fiscal reports. Two of the reports were due eight months ago, and the district is
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to