Madison Reading Project: “Clearing Educator Booklists” to get diverse books to top teachers nears goal
Madison Reading Project’s “Clear the Book List” efforts to recognize top area teachers with their classroom book wishes, and engage the public to donate their choices for classrooms, is almost at its goal. The nonprofit is asking for the community’s
Tiffany campaign: Data Center David Crowley’s plan would destroy at least 100,000 acres of Wisconsin land
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, at the first stop of his Protect Our Farmland Tour, Tom Tiffany exposed the staggering amount of Wisconsin land that would be sacrificed under Data Center David Crowley’s energy agenda. Crowley has called for data centers to bring
Gregory Humphrey: Three Black governors in 250 years, will progress break open in midterms?
The number of Black nominees is unprecedented. Maryland, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Michigan will be watched in the 76 days to the elections.
Anthony Pahnke: Crowley campaign should build on efforts in rural Wisconsin
Past gubernatorial races in Wisconsin show that candidates cannot ignore rural voters.
Frank Manzo: Here’s how Trump’s tariffs have damaged Wisconsin’s economy
In Wisconsin, the data showed that the sweeping tariffs imposed in 2025 raised costs for the average household by $1,100 over the year, cost 3,900 manufacturing jobs, and shrunk annual economic output by $2 billion.
Michael Lucas: Econ 101: Socialism, Part III:
A society that chooses between capitalism and socialism does not choose between two social systems; it chooses between social cooperation and the disintegration of society. Socialism is not an alternative to capitalism; it is an alternative to any system under which men can live as human beings.
Bruce Thompson: Learning our lesson from COVID-19
Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.
Cheron Copeland: Lessons from Milwaukee’s flooding
One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.
Steil campaign: Kenosha and Milwaukee Police Unions back Steil for reelection
KENOSHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil today announced the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board and the Milwaukee Police Association in his reelection campaign to Congress. The endorsements recognize Steil’s strong record of supporting law enforcement and public
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: County Executive David Crowley joins Wisconsin workers to receive Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsement at State Building Trades Conference in La Crosse
LA CROSSE: Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley released the following statements: “Wisconsin needs leaders who will stand up for working families, support unions and deliver real solutions that improve the lives of the people of
Responsible Energy Alliance: Applauds PSC’s revocation of ATC’s completeness determination, and redoubles initiative to protect communities and open lands across Ozaukee and Washington Counties
Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance (REA) today reiterated its strong approval of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s recent decision to revoke its prior determination that American Transmission Company’s application for a new 345-kV transmission line, to power
Dept. of Health Services: DHS collecting feedback on how to save more lives with future opioid settlement funds
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces an online survey is available for anyone interested in submitting ideas for how the state should allocate its share of opioid settlement funds. Wisconsin expects to receive more than $874 million in total funding from 2022
Dept. of Workforce Development: Gov. Evers and DWD announce new worker training grant opportunity
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that about $5 million in funding is available to Wisconsin employers through Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants. The grant program funds innovative local and regional
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers announces award of over $19.7 million to support infrastructure projects in 20 communities across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of over $19.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding to support community improvement projects in 20 communities across the state. While projects receiving funding include efforts to improve or repair local roads, drainage systems, water and sewer
Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging: Building balance through connection
(Madison, WI) September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! The Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide effort to reduce falls as we age, and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) encourage you to add connection to your toolbox this September