Dave Zweifel: Promising future for failed Foxconn site
Microsoft, probably the most successful American corporation both by reputation and revenues, announced plans to invest $3.3 billion to build an AI data center by the end of 2026 on the campus that had been created for Foxconn.
Ted Metzgar: We need your support to help bring new refueling tanker to Milwaukee guard base
The KC-46A Pegasus is a state-of-the-art air refueling tanker that could be housed in Milwaukee.
Dan Shafer: Have we reached an inflection point for transportation in Milwaukee?
The way this city and region approaches transportation is unquestionably going in a different direction. Whether the full scope of change will be realized is another question. A squishy middle-ground is always more likely than a bold decision.
David Blaska: Proving good policing is firm AND caring
After 23 years on the Madison police force, Mike Hanson is retiring as captain of the downtown district.
MON News Summary: Johnson calls for unity on abortion in order to win elections
TOP STORIES Ron Johnson calls on GOP to set aside ‘squabbles’ on abortion in order to win elections Johnson says most Americans, Wisconsinites, ‘even most Republicans’ don’t support total abortion bans … Johnson said the greatest threat he sees facing
Rep. Myers: Responds to Bice article regarding outside employment
MADISON– Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), in response to a recent Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article questioning her resignation from the Wauwatosa School District, released the following statement: “I am intrigued that my resignation from a previous employer has garnered so much interest
PSC: Awards Wisconsin Refueling Readiness Program grants
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the award of $150,000 in Wisconsin Refueling Readiness (WRR) Program grants to support ongoing planning activities that strengthen energy security and disaster preparedness in the state. Since 2015, the PSC
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City Of Janesville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Janesville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacement of lead service
Ferguson campaign: Announces candidacy for 4th District School Board Director at Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, WI – May 20, 2024 – On a deeply sentimental day, the 10th anniversary of his father’s passing, James M. Ferguson, II, a proud product of Milwaukee Public Schools and a dedicated advocate for education, is thrilled to announce
Butler campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin’s 93rd Assembly District
Fall Creek, WI – Fall Creek resident and internationally renowned writer, Nickolas Butler, announced on May 20, 2024 his candidacy for the 93rd Assembly District of Wisconsin as a Democrat. Butler, 44, grew up in Eau Claire attending public schools,
Wisconsin People’s Party: Calls for the resignation of Justices Alito and Thomas and an investigation
OSHKOSH, Wis. – May 18, 2024 The Wisconsin People’s Party calls for the immediate resignations of Justices Alito and Thomas from SCOTUS because of their failure to recuse themselves from cases involving the January 6th coup attempt, even though they have reasonable
Wied campaign: U.S. Rep. Donalds endorses Trump-endorsed candidate Tony Wied for WI-08
De Pere, WI – Tony Wied today announced the endorsement of key Trump ally Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), who delivered the keynote address at today’s Wisconsin Republican State Convention. Wied had this to say on Donald’s powerful endorsement: “It is an honor to
WisDems: Slam extreme MAGA agenda during Republican Party of Wisconsin Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin elected officials, leaders, and community advocates held a press call to slam Republicans in Wisconsin for their attacks on democracy and reproductive freedom and highlight the stakes of the November election. For the past decade, Wisconsin Republicans have tried
WisDems: Outside the WisGOP Convention: Mobile billboard directing to EricHovdeDoesn’tLikeYou.com
MADISON, Wis. — If you’re at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Appleton this weekend, look outside to see the WisDems mobile billboard highlighting all the ways Eric Hovde has said in his own words that he doesn’t like working
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Gwen Moore for Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Gwen Moore in Wisconsin Congressional District 4: “Working families are lucky to have a fearless pro-worker, pro-union champion in Congresswoman Gwen Moore. We