Dan O’Donnell: The party of democracy?
For a political party that positions itself as the saviors of American democracy, Democrats sure don’t seem to trust it all that much. In the span of just two days, their presidential and vice-presidential candidates delivered revealing statements seemingly proving that, at their heart, Democrats don’t seem to believe their own rhetoric.
Dave Cieslewicz: Did Underly Juice test scores for reelection?
Taken together, two story lines — DPI lowers standards to show better results and MMSD obsesses over race while seeing its racial achievement gap actually grow — point to big problems in public education in Wisconsin.
Barbara Arnold and Carol Carstensen: Madison schools referendum needed to make up for lack of state support
For more than 30 years Wisconsin public schools have been without adequate funding from the state. Revenue caps restricted what districts could spend. The state reduced funding for legally mandated programs such as special education and support for English language learners.
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wisconsin outpaces most states in recent dam failures
Dairy Business Association: Endorses candidates for upcoming November elections
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today endorsed multiple candidates who are running for State Assembly and State Senate. DBA recognizes and applauds these candidates for their legislative excellence and for their alignment with
Sinykin campaign: Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United endorses Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate
WHITEFISH BAY, WI – The union that represents employees at the Wisconsin-based textile manufacturing company owned by state senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin and her husband, Dan Sinykin, has come forward with a strong endorsement. In a statement released today,
UW–Stout: Early childhood education faculty Lindsay Barnhart recognized with national Phi Upsilon Omicron adviser award
Representatives from 24 universities nationwide recently attended the Phi Upsilon Omicron Conclave at UW-Stout, hosted by student members of UW-Stout’s Tau Chapter. Phi Upsilon Omicron, with 99,000 members nationwide, is the National Honor Society for Family and Consumer Sciences. The organization’s conference, held on
UW Health: New program works to take the pain out of parenting newborns
MADISON, Wis. – Parenting has a lot of challenges, and as many new parents find out, pain can be one of them. Last year, Kayla Armstrong was pregnant with her daughter Claire and developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both
Karofsky questions whether Supreme Court has too broadly interpreted governors’ veto powers
Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky during oral arguments expressed concerns the state Supreme Court has for too long broadly interpreted governors’ partial veto powers and wondered if Dem Tony Evers’ move to extend school revenue caps for 400 years is a bridge too far.
THU AM Update: Doyle, Stroebel launch ads playing up their work across aisle
From WisPolitics … — Incumbent lawmakers in two of the top legislative races are playing up their work across the aisle in new TV ads. In the 8th SD, GOP state Sen. Duey Stroebel has a new spot featuring his
Harris campaign: In Milwaukee, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder outlines Trump’s Project 2025 plan to gain unchecked power
Today, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Wisconsin Teamsters President Bill Carroll held a press conference in Milwaukee to outline the threat Donald Trump’s Project 2025 plan poses for everyday Wisconsinites. Trump has vowed to be a
WisDems: ICYMI — Democrats hold press conference highlighting their fight for reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, State Senate Candidate Sarah Keyeski and State Assembly Candidates Karen DeSanto and Elizabeth Grabe spoke out on Republicans’ extreme agenda on reproductive health—including threats to birth control, abortion care, and IVF. Speakers highlighted how Republicans like Joan
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Expands free emotional support to reach people genetically predisposed in response to growing demand
Milwaukee, WI (October 9, 2024) – Previvors, or people with a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer, will soon be able to benefit from the free, one-to-one emotional support that ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis provides to anyone impacted by breast cancer, anywhere,