Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: We Belong: BPDD response to U.S. Justice Department memo challenging right to community integration for people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Justice released an opinion last week that argues core civil rights laws—the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision–do not require states to integrate people with disabilities into the community. U.S.
Dunn County Board of Supervisors: Considers new highway building
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is considering plans for a new highway storage building and other improvements to address safety and other concerns at the county’s current facilities. In a recent board presentation, County Manager Dan Dunbar said cramped and outdated storage conditions at the current facility at 3303 U.S. 12 in Menomonie are hazardous for
Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools: The Milwaukee Voucher Program is now a literal lifeline for minority families after Friday’s court decision
Voucher Students are only 7% of all Wisconsin K-12 Students. As courts continue dismantling race-based student aid programs, the Milwaukee voucher program stands out as a legally sound, proven alternative for delivering educational equality to minority students. Almost 80% of Milwaukee voucher students are minority, and the average
UW-Eau Claire: True Blu: Kim Wudi
Twenty years ago, as she cried on a bus, Kim Wudi’s future was at a crossroads. She had just experienced the highlight of her life, coaching in the NCAA volleyball tournament, but was headed back to the University of Wisconsin-Eau
Bruce Murphy: John Menard’s fortunes declining
Year after year, the wealth of John Menard kept growing. The founder and sole owner of the home improvement chain bearing his name saw his personal net worth grow from $775 million in 1996 to $5.2 billion in 2007, according to Forbes magazine. That grew to $16.6 billion in 2021 and $22.9 billion in 2024.
Berman campaign: Assembly Representative Tip McGuire endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Assembly Representative Tip McGuire (AD-64, D-Kenosha) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. McGuire issued the following statement: “As someone with real experience facing the challenges of working families, Mitchell understands what people in our
Rolf Lindgren: Restore allodial property!
Article 1, section 14 of the Wisconsin Constitution states: “All lands within the state are declared to be allodial, and feudal tenures are prohibited.”
Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals that jeopardize protections for natural resources, efforts to bolster 21st-century infrastructure and critical disaster response needs in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s valuable natural resources and
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson says he’s not aware of FBI interviewing city election officials
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says he is unaware of any city election officials, current or former, who have sat for an interview with FBI agents seeking to discuss the 2020 election.
Wisconsin Democrats continue to outpace GOP in fundraising
he state Dem Party reported $772,285 in receipts last month, $929,461 in expenses and more than $1.3 million in the bank.
Rep. Kitchens: Sturgeon Bay to add baby box
(Madison) – Parents in Northeast Wisconsin will soon have an anonymous and safe way to turn over custody of their child. This week, officials in Sturgeon Bay authorized a Safe Haven Baby Box. The temperature-controlled baby boxes are attached to a
Luna campaign: ICYMI: SEIU Wisconsin endorses Ismael Luna for state assembly
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – SEIU Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of Ismael Luna for the Wisconsin 8th Assembly District, calling him the proven labor champion working families need in Madison. “I am thrilled to be endorsed by SEIU Wisconsin. Their commitment
Magadance Skinner campaign: Michele Magadance Skinner: Dairy month in dairyland
Altoona, Wis. – It’s Dairy Month in America’s Dairyland! Growing up in ruralWisconsin, I know the hard work that our farmers put in to ensure that we have qualityfoods grown right here, at home.We all know that Wisconsin is the
Wis Dems: WisDems statement on Juneteenth
MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Juneteenth, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker and 2nd Vice-Chair Elder Joshua Taylor released the following statement: “While we have looked to Juneteenth as a way to reflect on our nation’s greatest sin and the progress we
Bukiewicz campaing: SEIU Wisconsin endorses Dan Bukiewicz for state assembly
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – SEIU Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the proven labor champion working families need in Madison. “I am proud to be endorsed by my brothers and sisters