Richard Moore: Evers, DHS launch war on scientific debate
Blue bureaucrats and their political partners aren’t interested in open scientific inquiry; they are interested in protecting those special interests who insist vaccines can’t and don’t play a role in autism.
LaKeshia Myers: Remembering Hydeia Broadbent: A voice that changed the world
As we observe World AIDS Day, we remember a champion who transformed how America understood HIV and AIDS. Hydeia Broadbent, the pioneering activist who passed away in February 2024 at age thirty-nine, spent her entire life fighting stigma and bringing hope to millions affected by the epidemic.
Gregg Hoffmann: Globe is warming quicker than projected
Ever since the Paris Climate Accords in 2015, 1.5 degrees Celsius has been the temperature many scientists talk about as a threshold for global warming. Few thought we had already blown by 1.5, until recently.
Terry Hansen: Denial of Gaza aid is a starvation strategy
This recent blockade is part of a much longer pattern: Israel’s restrictions on the movement of food into Gaza actually date back to 1991, well before Hamas came into power in 2006.
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Live — Predictions for 2026
MADISON, WI (December 9, 2025) — Against the backdrop of a presidential transition and major shift in many federal government policies, along with a new technology revolution gathering steam, it is time to invite some special guests to the program to share what
Sen. Wirch: State Democrats introduce special education promise legislation
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators circulated their Keep Our Promise on Special Education Reimbursement legislation, which fulfills the state’s promise to our public schools to provide needed funding for special education. Our school’s need for special education instruction
Dept. of Natural Resources: Welcome winter with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Winter in Wisconsin brings unique opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the latest issue is packed
State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate Democrats visit Verona’s Jensen Christmas Tree Farm for next stop on Affordable Wisconsin Tour
VERONA, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats toured Jensen Christmas Tree Farm in Verona as the next stop on the Affordable Wisconsin Tour. Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Kelda Roys, and Rep. Jenna Jacobson toured the farm with owner Lance Jensen to highlight the pinch Wisconsinites
Northwoods Policy Network: Officially launches, unveils vision for a stronger northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on the momentum of its early social media rollout and introductory video released in September, the
Sen. Smith: Keeping Wisconsin’s promise on special education funding
MADISON, Wis — With the state’s higher than anticipated increase in need for special education services, Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) has partnered with Rep. Angelina Cruz (D – Racine) to introduce a new bill to address the issue. When lawmakers voted
Barnes aims to raise $50M for governor campaign, says big money in politics is a concern
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes says he’s shooting to raise “closer to $50 million” for his campaign cycle, which would be a significant uptick from his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate.
Legislative Audit Bureau: Report release
The Bureau announces the release of State Investment Fund (report 25-31). We provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and related notes of the State Investment Fund (SIF) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. These financial statements
Institute for Reforming Government: Empty schools, empty wallets: How ESSER pandemic aid led to more school referenda
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government released a new report on Tuesday, “Empty Schools, Empty Wallets: What Happened to $1.49 Billion in ESSER School Aid?” The report draws on 17,830 school district allocations analyzed by IRG to find
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Marquette County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Marquette County. All birds in this flock have succumbed to the disease,
Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: DDP/WIPPS/WisACT “Better Conversations in Polarized Times” lunch & learn – Thursday, December 4th
WISCONSIN – Last week, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) joined the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisAct) for a lunch and learn covering how bipartisan organizations and their messages promote healthier,