Michael Lucas: Yes, Congress can regulate immigration, president must enforce
Many Americans have recently asserted that the U.S. has no authority to regulate immigration. Their opponents say the opposite, but then cite constitutional clauses that do not actually enumerate the power. So where is it?
Dave Cieslewicz: Senate Dems Know how to de-ICE
After a couple of false starts, Senate Democrats seem to have figured out how to work a potential government shutdown. House Dems should go along.
Jessica McBride: Melania movie review: The snarky elite critics are wrong, again
Melania is nothing like the media have portrayed, so it’s not surprising that her movie is nothing like the critics say.
Dave Zweifel: For Trump, cashing in is part of the job
A couple of Sundays ago, the New York Times’ editorial board reported that a Times analysis shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion.
UW-Stout: Career-ready before graduation: UW-Stout computer science senior hired as IBM hardware developer
Menomonie, Wis. – IBM, the largest industrial research organization in the world, has been at the forefront of innovative technology and systems for more than a century. Advancing from its earliest electric accounting machines to partnerships in space travel and
Department of Transportation: Drivers urged to give crews more space as 13 Wisconsin county snowplows struck this winter
Following 13 separate incidents involving vehicles striking county snowplows, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) are urging motorists to give snowplows plenty of space while crews work to keep roads safe during winter
Lawmakers debate pared-back stewardship reauthorization ahead of June funding lapse
SB 316 and SB 685 originally sought to extend the stewardship program for four years, until mid-2030. Both the bills approved in the Assembly last month and the substitute amendments would extend the program to mid-2028 instead. The package would also significantly cut back land acquisitions.
Reproductive Freedom for All: Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin State Supreme Court
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Taylor has a long history of defending reproductive freedom, including as an attorney and policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin,
Dem group launches first significant media buy in state Supreme Court race
The Dem group A Better Wisconsin Together Inc. has launched a seven-figure media buy targeting conservative candidate Maria Lazar, the first significant outlay in this spring’s state Supreme Court race.
National Republican Congressional Committee: Derrick Van Orden once again passes legislation to support fellow veterans
Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for his fellow veterans, leading the charge to pass The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act. This critical legislation will cut red tape at the VA in order to make the Veteran Readiness and
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School national survey finds 60% disapprove of the work of ICE, with Democrats and independents opposed to ICE and Republicans in favor
Also: MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School poll finds 40% of adults nationwide approve of the way U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is handling its job, while 60% disapprove. The poll was conducted after the shooting
Institute for Reforming Government: Oversight leads to lawmakers pausing $1,000,000 for DPI
Delafield, Wis. – Last week, the Institute for Reforming Government sent a demand letter to help the Dairyland Sentinel seek closure on a year-old public records request filed with the Department of Public Instruction. Monday, DPI complied and delivered many (although not all) of the
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Wisconsin’s best bagger competes at the national level
Madison, WI — Competing against 17 other contestants from across the nation on February 2, Vicheka (Whi-CHECK-ah) Oum of Woodman’s Food Markets earned her spot on the national stage after winning Wisconsin’s state contest at the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Innovation
Sen. Wimberger: Homeless veterans shelter funding approved by legislature’s finance committee
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously passed Senate Bill 608/Assembly Bill 596, legislation he authored with Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) to ensure funding for the Veterans Housing and
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Comments on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Senate committee hearing
MADISON, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on Senate Bills 316 and 685, the Republican proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Advocates across the state came to testify on