Gregory Humphrey: Testosterone testing for the military, how about reading tests?
The Pentagon’s new “testosterone initiative” is the kind of policy you get when a society has quietly accepted that its military is less a professional fighting force than simply the nation’s largest job-creating program for the young, the poor, and the under‑educated.
Noria Doyle: How America’s collapse of civic life turned status envy into a driving force of modern political identity
It is the emergence of a status envy ideology that shapes how Americans interpret their own lives and measure themselves against others in an environment where traditional forms of community have eroded.
Dan Knodl: If more students are graduating from UW than ever before, why do so many still need remediation?
For decades, colleges and universities across the country have offered developmental or remedial education courses to students who arrive on campus not yet prepared for college-level work.
John Imes: Clean energy is about affordability, jobs and independence
As America recognizes its 250th birthday, Wisconsin has an opportunity to shape the next chapter of its economic story.
Patricia Marchant: Victims of clergy sexual abuse still waiting for justice
Would you be satisfied if you knew the priest that violated your brother or sister, classmate, neighbor or extended family was given a pass, not reported to authorities in the criminal justice system?
Bruce Murphy: Rogers Behavioral Health getting rich while opposing Wisconsin unions
Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.
Realta Fusion will develop former Oscar Mayer site in Madison, add 600 jobs
Wisconsin Builders Association: Wisconsin sees stable single-family housing permit activity through first half of 2026
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new home construction permits edging up 1.1% statewide compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Wisconsin Builders Association
U.S. Rep. Wied: Congressman Wied introduces bill to help restore U.S. manufacturing
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced the Restoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act to provide resources to small businesses seeking to bring their manufacturing back to the United States. The RAM Act would codify the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Make Onshoring Great Again Portal,
Sapik campaign: Sapik raises $117,399.36; $89,700.04 COH Former State Rep. and County Supervisor Surges in SD25
[Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik filed her campaign’s finance report in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Sapik, an official 2024 Trump elector, was elected to the state Assembly in 2022 and served one term
Barnes campaign: The math still ain’t mathing…
On Monday, Sara Rodriguez claimed she had around $200k cash-on-hand after being hit with an “extinction level event” and “mortal blow” due to lying to voters on campaign finance reports and committing potential ethics violations. However… following last night’s reporting deadline, Sara Rodriguez reports having just
Lawerence University: Lawrence summer music programs bring nearly 80 young musicians to Appleton, with public concerts across the community
Appleton will welcome nearly 80 young classical musicians from across the United States and abroad this July as Lawrence University expands its summer music programming and brings a series of public performances to campus and downtown venues. The summer lineup
Rhodes-Conway campaign: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announces re-election campaign
MADISON, WI – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway today announced her campaign for a third term as Mayor of Madison, pledging to build on her work helping Madison residents at a pivotal moment for Madison and the state. “Together, we have delivered
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin’s interagency partnership demonstrates progress for workers with disabilities
MADISON – Wisconsin’s ongoing commitment to competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with disabilities continues to produce positive outcomes, according to the newly released 2026 Joint CIE Report. The annual report provides data on workers with disabilities who receive services from a
Rethink 794: Citizens groups call on Governor Evers to pause wasteful highway spending until study concludes and release environmental data
Milwaukee (July 16) – Rethink 794, a Milwaukee volunteer coalition, and Strong Towns Metro MKE call on Gov. Tony Evers to pause the $10 million Interstate-794 resurfacing project until the ongoing Lake Interchange Study is completed. The groups also urged