MON News Summary: Evers vetoes $3B tax cut, Trump knocks GOP resignations
TOP STORIES Evers vetoes $3B GOP tax cut, wolf hunting plan, DEI loyalty ban … [among 41 bills vetoed Friday] … UW doesn’t have any such spoken loyalty pledges in higher education, making the bill unnecessary, Evers said. … vetoed
Paul Fanlund: Historian Mollenhoff laments power shift to Madison planners
The city’s efforts to rezone swaths of Madison to make it easier for developers to build apartments without neighbors’ interference, add a bike path at the expense of mature trees and make life more difficult for drivers has, shall we say, touched a nerve.
Pamela Oliver et al.: Putting cops in schools is not a solution
The one absolutely solid research finding across many studies is that having police stationed in schools increases the number of children, especially Black children, who are referred to the criminal legal system and punished in school — mostly for minor discipline issues and petty thefts — while having no effect on serious crimes.
John Torinus: CEOs: You can restore the good name of capitalism
The direct gains flowing from profitable companies – compensation and benefits — is the job of current executives. It is not all about shareholder gains. A top priority of highly paid executives has to be restoring capitalism to high regard in the arena of public opinion. The era of resentment cannot stand.
Rep. Macco: Announces he will not seek re-election to the Assembly
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) announced today that he will not seek re-election to the State Assembly: “After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 88th district.” “Elected service has been and
Baldwin campaign: Wraps up tour across the state for days 4 and 5 of “Tammy’s Dairyland Tour”
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin wrapped up her Dairyland Tour across the state making stops in Southern and Western Wisconsin. “On my statewide, five-day Dairyland Tour, I met with Wisconsinites from red, blue, and purple,
Arney campaign: Announces campaign launch and strong endorsement list
MILWAUKEE, WI – Candidate Margaret Arney is officially launching her campaign for the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 18th District this upcoming April, 2024. With over 70 grassroots individual donors and a winning endorsement list, Margaret Arney, currently a Wauwatosa District 2 Common
MPS superintendent on ‘UpFront’ unsure why business community opposes referendum
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley says he’s “100% unsure” why many in the business community oppose the district’s proposed $252 million referendum on Tuesday’s ballot.
MON AM Update: MPS superintendent on ‘UpFront’ unsure why business community opposes referendum
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley says he’s “100% unsure” why many in the business community oppose the district’s proposed $252 million referendum on Tuesday’s ballot. “I have made myself very available to support and talk
Dept. of Natural Resources: Share turkey season with family and friends this spring
Experienced hunters know how much fun sharing the story of a successful hunt with your family or friends can be. Want to know what’s even better? Not needing to tell them about it because they were in the field with
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on veto of “Protect Our Farms” legislation
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Assembly Bill 957. “This bill was supported by more than 15 respected agricultural groups in the state and we are
Moore campaign: Announces Alderman Murphy endorsement and strong grassroots support
MILWAUKEE, WI – Sharlen Moore’s campaign for Milwaukee’s District 10 Common Council seat today officially announced the endorsement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy. With deep roots in the community and a strong grassroots campaign with over 120 individual donors, Sharlen
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Statement on veto of changes to Farmland Preservation Tax Credit program
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF Executive Director Jason Mugnaini today following the veto of Assembly Bill 480. “The purpose of the Farmland Preservation Tax Credit is to do exactly what it says: preserve
Rep. Behnke: Evers chooses trial lawyers over clean water, small businesses
MADISON, WI… Governor Evers today chose trial lawyers over clean water and small businesses by vetoing legislation promoting voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere),
Sen. Stroebel: Gov. Evers vetoes local control and workforce relief
Madison, WI – Governor Evers vetoed SB 335, which would have removed the requirement that school districts only hire a person DPI has licensed to be a superintendent for their school district. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the