O. Ricardo Pimentel: As the ICE crackdown continues, empathy lives and hope stays alive
While Minnesota is where much of the resistance has been happening, my gratitude spills beyond its borders because the resistance has been virtually everywhere ICE brutality occurs.
Michelle Bryant: Don’t take the job if you don’t want to do the job!
Congress has the power and responsibility to ensure that no president, regardless of party, becomes an unconstrained authority. However, as we examine the first year of this current administration, it’s fair to say that Trump has been allowed to run amok.
Scott Niederjohn: Federal credit card price cap plan threatens credit access
Lenders don’t respond to capped interest rates by continuing to provide them with loans out of civic duty. They respond by lending less.
Dipesh Navsaria: Confused immunization messaging bolsters anti-vax agenda
The messaging from the federal government — the Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — can only be characterized as a confused mess of some existing science, cherry-picked fringe studies, unproven theories, and wishful thinking.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces call for nominations for Wisconsin Potato Industry Board
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 27, 2026 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Potato growers in Districts 1, 2, and 3 are eligible to nominate
Dept. of Transportation: See and be seen: Headlights improve visibility and safety
February Law of the Month: Proper headlight use The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol encourages drivers to check that headlights are on and working properly during periods of darkness and limited visibility. During this time of
Alder Coggs: Council legislation would direct city departments to help attract and retain grocery stores, pharmacies
Common Council legislation authored by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs would direct the Department of City Development and the Milwaukee Health Department to work directly to attract and retain grocery stores and pharmacies in the City of Milwaukee. The legislation – Council file #251707 (assigned to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program returns for 2026
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas. “There’s always
UW-Stout: Packaging program ranks among top 10 in national listings for its polytechnic approach
Applied learning, strong industry partnerships benefit students, create clear career pathways Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 3, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s B.S. packaging program has been recognized by three national ranking authorities in their annual
Scaife campaign: Earns endorsements from Ziegler, Bradley
GERMANTOWN — Conservative Washington County judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced that he received the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Annette Ziegler and Rebecca Bradley for his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. Prior to being elected to the Wisconsin Supreme
WisconsinEye resumes operations after lawmakers approve $50k
In addition to the Joint Committee on Legislative Organization unanimously approving the $50,000, legislation is working its way through the Assembly to create an endowment that would fund future operations.
Wisconsin Dem Party outraises state GOP 6-1 through federal account
Their latest reports showed WisDems raised nearly $12.8 million for the year. The state GOP, meanwhile, pulled in almost $2.2 million last year through its federal account
Rep. Taylor: Co-Authors cannabis legalization and regulation bill
Madison—Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-11) today announced that she is a co-author of legislation to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older in Wisconsin. The bill is led by Representative Madison and Senator Johnson and maintains access for medical
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on passage of Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025, that strengthens support for veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life. “As a retired Navy SEAL, taking care of veterans isn’t
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces multistate settlements with Lannett and Bausch totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition, announces new complaint against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States from May 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money February 2, 2026 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a