Bruce Thompson: The irony of Trump’s SAVE Act
The data suggest it would reduce Republican turnout.
Terrance Hopson: From community college to career: Fixing the transfer gap in Milwauke
As we recognize Community College Month, we must also recognize that expanding higher education access is not enough if students cannot complete the journey.
Bradley Glassel: A trip abroad taught me Milwaukee drivers can do better
In Europe, I noticed something different. When a pedestrian approached a crosswalk, drivers stopped — consistently and predictably.
Dept. of Transportation: Record Adopt-A-Highway participation prompts safety reminder for drivers
A record number of volunteers are taking part in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Adopt-A-Highway program to help keep roadsides clean across Wisconsin. Cleanup efforts have begun along state highways with the seasonal change and spring weather. WisDOT officials
Gov. Evers: Slams Trump administration during Earth Week for forcing coal plants to stay online past their useful lives, raising energy costs for Wisconsinites
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright during Earth Week, urging him to reverse his previous decisions to inappropriately use department authority to force multiple aging and expensive coal-fired power plants in the Midwest to remain open past their scheduled retirement dates, including the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 2 to 8 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin:
Dept. of Military Affairs: Surviving the storm, what to do after a disaster and how to report storm damage
MADISON, Wis. – After a disaster occurs, communities face not only physical damage, but emotional strain and uncertainty. ReadyWisconsin is reminding people to take recovery one step at a time while focusing on safety and documenting and reporting damage. Documenting Damage
Dept. of Workforce Development: February local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
National Union of Healthcare Workers: Wisconsin mental health workers vote to unionize
By strong majorities, workers at Rogers Behavioral Health facilities in suburban Milwaukee and Madison voted Wednesday to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers The two elections were held after the National Labor Relations Board and a federal judge rejected
Marquette Law School Poll: New national survey finds partisan divides on most Supreme Court cases, with varying views of Trump playing a large role, including within Republican opinion
Also: MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 66% of respondents favor the United States Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling that President Donald Trump did not have authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Earth Week
Hey there. Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating Earth Week. Here in Wisconsin, conservation and protecting our natural resources are core to who we are as Wisconsinites—it’s in our DNA. And our work to conserve and protect our lands, water, and air,
Resignations from literacy council delayed curricula recommendations
Nearly half of the state’s early literacy council resigned while the body was reviewing early literacy instructional materials, leading to a “months-long” delay in finalizing the recommendations, according to DPI.
DC Wrap: U.S. Senate blocks Baldwin resolution to halt Iran war
In this week’s DC Wrap: The U.S. Senate blocks Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s resolution to immediately halt U.S. military operations in Iran.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Condemns Trump’s illegal war in Iran, forces vote on her war powers resolution to immediately end it
War has gone on for more than 50 days, taken 13 servicemembers’ lives, increased cost of gas and fertilizer, and cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced the Senate to vote