Silas Redmond: Sen. Johnson says debt near $30T puts America on borrowed time
Johnson has framed the nearly $30 trillion federal debt as a ticking clock, arguing that the United States is approaching a point where its obligations will overwhelm its capacity to respond to crises or invest in growth.
Jeffrey Leverich: Unstable Trump plunging nation into chaos
Economic justice is the key issue confronting our nation, along with support for the vital programs that invest to uphold our common good. That one man’s corruption and broken psyche has destabilized our nation to such an extent is a searing indictment of the American political system.
DC Wrap: Steil and Van Orden knock state Supreme Court’s appointment of three-judge panels to hear congressional map lawsuits
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden criticize the creation of three-judge panels to hear lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional maps.
Rep. Wichgers: Bill gives local law enforcement power to disable drones
Madison-A bill introduced by Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) allowing local law enforcement to assess and disable dangerous drones had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Assembly Bill 629 allows a law enforcement
Gov. Evers: Appoints Andrew Curtis as Washburn County coroner
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Andrew Curtis to serve as the next Washburn County Coroner. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank. Curtis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes calls for fair maps in Wisconsin
This morning in Wauwatosa, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes held his first stop on his “Wisconsin Way” tour at Little Village Play Cafe where he met with local mothers and families discussing how to make life more affordable and why he’s
DNC War Room: Ahead of the holidays, Donald Trump’s administration wants to cut SNAP benefits for blue states
Yesterday, Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins threatened to withhold SNAP benefits funding from blue states ahead of the holidays, jeopardizing nutrition assistance for millions of hungry kids and families. This comes on the heels of Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly
Sen. Jacque: Three victim rights bills pass Assembly committee
MADISON, WI…Three important initiatives granting greater protections for victims of abuse authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety today. “Protecting every Wisconsin citizen who has been victimized by criminal behavior
U.S. Rep. Wied: DUMP Red Tape Act passes House with bipartisan support
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Tony Wied’s legislation, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they often lack the time and resources
Gov. Evers: Appoints John W. Miller to serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond the public
ACLU of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging sheriffs’ practice of honoring ICE detainers in county jails
MADISON—The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a case filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, which seeks to determine whether the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring
A Better Wisconsin Together: Does Tom Tiffany agree with Donald Trump that ‘affordability is a con job’?
MADISON, Wis. — After a year of failure to bring down costs for hard working people, Donald Trump yesterday declared, “The word ‘affordability’ is a con job…”, and the question today for U.S. Representative and Wisconsin gubernatorial wannabe Tom Tiffany is: Do
Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin selected for 2025 Bond Buyer of Deal of Year Innovative Financing Award
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin’s Capital Finance Office was recognized with the 2025 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year award for Innovative Financing. The Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards recognize innovation and
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces bill to give state and local governments final say over refugee resettlement
The CARE Act would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in any state or local jurisdictions that act to formally disapprove the resettlement WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Tony Wied (WI-08), Andy
UW-Green Bay: Breaking the silence: UW-Green Bay’s new course tackles men’s mental health during holiday stress
As millions of men struggle silently, “What We Carry” offers tools for healing, connection and emotional resilience this holiday season GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Christmas approaches, many people brace for the joy and stress that the holiday season brings. For men,