Goldy Brown III: Wisconsin surplus plan must have school reform, not blank checks
Wisconsin’s education debate should focus on whether public dollars are being deployed in ways that maximize student achievement, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
Dave Zweifel: Who pays for tax breaks for the wealthy? America’s workers
Some people — but unfortunately not many — are starting to wake up to the fact that Social Security is going to run out of money about six years from now.
Spencer Black: Wisconsin conservation fund a casualty of GOP extremism
If you enjoy a state park or forest, hike a beautiful trail, paddle a scenic river or ride your bike on a trail, chances are you have that opportunity because of the Stewardship Fund.
Treig Pronschinske: Independence Day
This year’s celebration carries even greater significance as our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Oracle sues PSC, seeking to relax data center rules
Oracle is suing the Public Service Commission in a bid to roll back credit rating requirements imposed by regulators on data center customers. Commissioners in an April decision voted to require very large customers of We Energies to either post
Polling shows voters across party lines back ballot drop box regulations
Wisconsin voters across party lines back statewide regulation of ballot drop boxes amid concerns over election integrity, according to new polling unveiled at a WisPolitics event today.
Milwaukee Area Labor Council: These heroes wear capes
West Allis, Wisc. — Donning capes, current and former workers at Rogers Behavioral Health will protest poor conditions for patients, severe understaffing and retaliation against workers who have expressed concerns about the treatment of the clinics’ patients beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thurs.,
FEMA: Makes $775,000 available in pre-disaster mitigation grant funds for resilience projects in Wisconsin
CHICAGO – FEMA recently announced that federal funding for hazard mitigation projects is available to the state of Wisconsin to address flood risks. This funding will empower states to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from future disasters. Congress
Dept. of Natural Resources: Spring waterfowl survey shows positive results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The data from this
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse introduce bill to make college more affordable, double Pell Grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced bicameral legislation to make higher education more affordable
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In lead up to anniversary of Roe being overturned, Baldwin leads bills to expand access to abortion care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) today introduced two bills to help Americans access abortion as Republicans continue to chip
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public comment on State Park System Strategic Plan update
DNR Seeking Public Comment On StatePark System Strategic Plan Update MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on an update to the Wisconsin State Park System’s Strategic Plan. The Wisconsin State Park System contains 126 unique
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Watch: Baldwin questions Trump’s alleged deal with Iran, urges colleagues to vote to end War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, slamming Trump’s alleged deal with Iran and calling on her colleagues to end Trump’s war of choice. Baldwin’s floor speech comes ahead of the Senate vote on
WisDems: Nearly four years after the Dobbs decision, elected Wisconsin Republicans are still trying to take away abortion access
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been nearly four years to the day since Trump’s Supreme Court issued their Dobbs decision, and since then elected Wisconsin Republicans have taken every chance they can to institute dangerous and archaic anti-abortion laws. But since 2022, Wisconsinites have
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin DSPS announces customer service upgrades
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has upgraded its phone system to better serve customers and other callers. The move to a modern phone system is just the latest way DSPS is providing better and more efficient service to Wisconsin.