LaKeshia Myers: Of mules and men: Black women
According to recent research, Black women are the most educated demographic in America, outpacing all other groups in college enrollment and degree attainment. We show up. We do the work. We earn the credentials. And then we watch corner offices fill with people who look nothing like us.
Jim Crist: Elections have been hijacked by the rich
Just as we did in the late 1800s, during the last Gilded Age, we need to create a populist/progressive alliance. Today’s Democratic Party is controlled by affluent urbanites who have little in common with regular Americans.
Spencer Black: Unpopular Trump tries to rig the election
All signs point to a historic repudiation of MAGA Republicans at the ballot box in November. Like any wannabe dictator, Trump seeks to deny the people the chance to limit his power and repudiate his leadership.
Richard Kyte: The responsibilities of citizenship are not optional
An unexamined problem bedeviling the United States today is that we have no shared understanding of citizenship.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about fisheries management in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 19 to discuss the fisheries in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. For the past century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
UW-Madison: Morgridge Hall opens: A transformative model for interdisciplinary research, sustainability, and human-centered design
Kahler Slater and LMN proudly announce the completion of Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This landmark facility ushers in a new era for interdisciplinary research and education, serving as the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health: Highlighting middle school mental health
The middle school years, generally ages 10-14, are a time of profound physical, cognitive, emotional, and social change. This amount of change is second only to the amount that happens in infancy. Known as tweens (between childhood and teenage years), this group
Acts Housing: Awarded $1 million in federal funding to increase supply of affordable housing
Funding Secured by US Senator Tammy Baldwin as Part of Recently Passed Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Milwaukee, February 17, 2025 –Nonprofit Acts Housing has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), as part of the recently
National Federation of Independent Business: Tax relief compromise delivers relief for WI small businesses
NFIB urges Governor Evers to accept proposal from legislative leaders MADISON, WI (February 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading voice for small business, announced strong support today for a tax relief package proposed by legislative
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates 75 years Of State Natural Areas
MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700
Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin: To host legislative education event on February 18, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin. Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin will host Together We Can Light the Path on February 18, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am in the North Hearing Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event will bring together
Karas campaign: Files year-end campaign finance report, calls Secretary of State race a breakthrough opportunity for voters ready to challenge the two-party system
Madison, WI — Pete Karas, Wisconsin Green Party candidate for Secretary of State, has filed his year-end campaign finance report, announcing $30,495 raised in cash donations during the current election cycle—a strong showing for a third-party candidate powered by grassroots donors
GOP leaders propose $2.3 billion package to spend down surplus
GOP legislative leaders are calling for a more than $2.3 billion package that would pair a tax rebate Senate Republicans proposed with additional state funding that Dem Gov. Tony Evers wants for special education and money to boost a property tax credit.
UW-Madison: Music Hall to be renamed Herb Kohl Hall, will serve as future home of La Follette School
With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20
Rep. Taylor: To host ReEntry Unblemished as part of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Black History Month programming
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 23, 2026, Representative Taylor, Vice Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, will host ReEntry Unblemished – Policy Focused Edition as part of the caucus’ month-long Black History Month events. The program will take place