Richard Moore: Three women and a Legislature: The lawmakers who made the session matter
In a session otherwise defined by circular firing squads, three Republican legislators did something rare in Wisconsin politics. They led.
Joe Gothard: Wisconsin must fix how it funds public schools
Wisconsin is sitting on a significant state budget surplus. Investing these resources into special education services would provide real relief while ensuring schools have the resources needed to serve all students. A more balanced approach to school funding, including a new approach to general aid disbursements, is necessary.
Shannon Whitworth: Ditch identity politics to save Wisconsin’s urban schools
It is up to us as adults to put young people in an environment where they can be successful. And when we do that, these kids respond positively. When provided an equal level of expectations and a positive environment, Black students can perform just as well as their white counterparts.
Jon Knudson: Ideological groups behind Wauwatosa school board candidates
Wauwatosa ‘2030 Slate’ mum on governing Ideas, promises school board recall elections
Bill Kaplan: There’s hope; organize, protest and vote
Americans have had enough of Trump-GOP’s cruelty, incompetence, lies and stupidity. There’s hope; Americans are organizing, protesting and voting.
John Nichols: No kings! No wars!
The founders of the United States feared monarchically inclined presidents who could wage wars of whim.
Paul Fanlund: George McGovern’s war diary and how times have changed
The book’s foreword says McGovern’s diary provides “a sense of the man he was to become. We also come to understand why McGovern, having experienced combat firsthand, in later life was not among those given to glorifying war or to sending their fellow citizens to fight when not absolutely necessary.” Times have changed.
Ashanti Hamilton: Milwaukee can’t treat violence like a public health issue—without treating the conditions that cause it
Most of our strategies focus on managing the symptoms of violence—not changing the conditions that produce it.
Autism United of Wisconsin: Autism Acceptance Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol to kick off Autism Acceptance Month
(Madison, WI) – An event recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month will take place on Thursday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event is hosted by the Autism Society of Wisconsin,
Rep. Duchow: Fair lawsuit legislation vetoed
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 225, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Dan Feyen (R–Fond du Lac). The bill aimed to prevent third parties, such as insurance companies, from influencing the selection of
Gov. Evers: Vetoes bill requiring Wisconsin to opt into nationwide expansion of private voucher schools under ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ slams Republican attacks on public education in America
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a bill that would have required opting Wisconsin into a nationwide expansion of private voucher schools under President Donald Trump’s and Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill, which is expected to divert billions of dollars
Dept. of Transportation: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep wildlife wild: Know what to do if you encounter young wild animals this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As warmer weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. “Springtime brings a flurry of inquiries from concerned individuals about the
UW-Stout: New Tree Campus designation is the latest step in sustainability efforts that protect Earth, benefit budgets
Menomonie, Wis. – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized University of Wisconsin-Stout as a Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. The recognition is the latest chapter in the university’s long-running
School Engagement Council: Milwaukee parents and school community raise urgent concerns over MPS budget process and staffing cuts
Milwaukee, WI — Parents, School Engagement Council (SEC) members, and community advocates are raising urgent concerns about the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) 2026–2027 budget, citing a lack of transparency, reduced school-level autonomy, and decisions that may negatively impact students and