Steven Walters: Wisconsin Republicans have plan to win in November
Top officials outlined their game plan; it’s about key issues and striking first.
Spencer Black: Dems must pick strongest candidate to beat Tiffany
Democratic voters enjoy an embarrassment of riches because there are seven serious Democratic candidates for governor, all of whom are well qualified to lead our state.
John Torinus: Trump pall and Republican exodus
The unusual exodus of Republican legislators from the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly undoubtedly stems from differing personal factors by each office holder. But the dark pall over the Republican Party cast by President Donald Trump surely also figured heavily into their departures.
Gregg Hoffmann: Wisconsin sticks with PFAS standards
The feds might be planning to roll back PFAS limits, but Wisconsin plans to continue with stricter standards, at least for now.
Bethany Rentschl: Trauma-informed care can heal struggling veterans and us all
Veterans are not the only ones with post-traumatic stress. Approximately 13 million Americans carry it.
Natalie Eilbert: Wisconsin needs more Latino peer specialists
Even prior to Trump’s punishing campaign, Wisconsin’s Latino community has struggled at disproportionate rates with poor mental health.
Bruce Murphy: Sewerage District problems are suspicious
Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?
LaKeshia Myers: We cannot balance the budget on the backs of our children or the people who serve them
Milwaukee Public Schools — our schools, our children, our community — deserves a budget that doesn’t just address yesterday’s deficit. It deserves a plan that truly builds for tomorrow.
Bill Kaplan: Memorial Day
U.S. troops and our dead must be honored. Trump and his political appointees deserve our contempt.
Mike DuPre: Remember those who died in Trump’s war
This Memorial Day weekend, remember the men, women and, in some cases, children who gave their lives to create the United States 250 years ago and defend it ever since. Remember especially the 13 women and men who were killed most recently because their commander in chief chose to go to war.
Dan Knodl: Faith, family, and the foundations of a strong community
In public service, people often ask what guides your decisions. For me, the answer is simple: faith, family, and a belief that our communities are strongest when we remain grounded in timeless values.
Dept. of Transportation: Announces grant application period open for next round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is now accepting applications to expand the coverage of federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin to include heavily traveled U.S. and state highway corridors. Wisconsin was apportioned $78.65 million under the
UW-Stout: Applied learning accelerates UW-Stout M.S. graduates’ skills in design, computer science, therapy, industrial psychology
Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 218 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s May 16 ceremony, five were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Accepting Rural Business Development Grants applications
(Stevens Point, Wis., May 26, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for Rural Business Development Grants. These grants for eligible entities support projects that create jobs and grow the local economy. “These grants will help create
Milwaukee County Transit System: Summer service changes start June 7
MILWAUKEE (May 26, 2026) – Beginning Sunday, June 7, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will launch its summer service changes, restoring mid-day service to four routes using 2026 Milwaukee County Budget contingency funds. The seasonal updates also include schedule adjustments on 15