Patrick McIlheran: In talent squeeze, independent schools respond — and seek relief
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Gregory Humphrey: Wisconsin vaccination rates drop, progressive despotism needed to buttress science and reasoning
It is becoming apparent that tougher measures, a progressive despotism, if you will, and far less leniency from the government will be required to change behavior so vaccination rates increase. The vast majority of our society opts for science and logic.
Angela Harris: Here’s why every MPS family should be concerned
The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors is currently discussing restructuring its committee system. This conversation deserves public attention.
Varnam campaign: Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam responds to Will Martin donations
Lancaster, WI (March 16, 2026) – Today, Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam responded to published reports that Will Martin, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, made multiple donations to former President Barack Obama and other democratic candidates. “It concerns me
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death in Dane County, Wis.
TOWN OF SPRINGDALE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Springdale in Dane County, Wis. on the evening of
Baum campaign: Niina Baum has spent more of her life in the 7th Congressional District than any other candidate
RHINELANDER, WI — As voters in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District evaluate candidates for Congress, Niina Baum brings something that can’t be manufactured on the campaign trail: a lifetime of actually living here. Baum, who turns 31 next month, has lived in
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Elevates state emergency operations center for March winter storm
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to a major winter storm impacting the entire state. The SEOC was elevated at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 15, to Level 3 which involves expanded monitoring
Dept. of Transportation: Travel not advised across majority of state
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges people to stay home and limit travel to emergencies only during the current winter storm. Travel is not advised across northern Wisconsin as blizzard conditions continue to make highways extremely hazardous and often
Gov. Evers: Declares emergency as state prepares for winter storm
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #286 to declare a state of emergency as the state prepares for a winter storm that will begin impacting much of Wisconsin tonight and throughout the coming days. The National Weather
Rep. Snodgrass: Assembly Democratic Caucus, led by Representatives Phelps and Cruz release bill to utilize state budget surplus to address school funding, freeze property taxes
MADISON, WI – On March 14, led by State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), and members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, including Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s
Rep. Phelps, Assembly Democrats: Have a plan to provide significant property tax relief by covering public school costs
MADISON, WI – On March 14, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), alongside Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to provide significant property tax relief statewide and increase state funding for public
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Official statement
Today, I chose to enter a plea of No Contest to Disorderly Conduct, a Class B Misdemeanor. In exchange for my change of plea, the punishment the State recommended is a fine, which I will pay. I am a proud Democrat.
Sen. Hutton: Controlling healthcare costs is key to local funding challenges
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) discusses a key cost driver for local government and school district budgets: the cost of healthcare. Instead of raising property taxes, getting control over the ballooning cost of
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on safe haven expansion signed into law
Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding Wisconsin’s Safe Haven law, extending the time period in which an infant may be safely surrendered from three days to 30 days. The bill, authored by Senator Rob Hutton and Representative Rick Gundrum, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 94. The
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Taxpayers lose again as large credit union acquires a community bank
MADISON, Wis. — A deal announced on Tuesday will result in multi-billion dollar Landmark Credit Union acquiring American National Bank Fox Cities. The transaction is the ninth credit union acquisition in Wisconsin’s history and represents a concerning national trend of taxpaying community banks being purchased by large,