Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights over $8.7 million in first round of child care bridge payments to over 3,000 providers statewide, supporting care of over 126,000 Wisconsin kids and retaining over 25,000 child care staff
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve spent my entire career fighting for Wisconsin’s kids because I’ve always believed that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state. And I’ve made investing in the state’s child
Berrien in new ad says it’s time to ‘send in the SEAL’
GOP guv candidate Bill Berrien has launched a new digital ad proclaiming it’s time to “Fire the bureaucrats, hire the businessmen, send in the SEAL.” Berrien’s campaign said it was part of a previously announced $400,000 media campaign and will
UW-Milwaukee: Students begin moving into residence halls Aug. 26
MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45
Mark Belling: Ozaukee data center backlash a bellwether for nation’s future
We need a lot more electricity and a lot more power lines.
Anthony Pahnke and Jim Goodman: Immigrant workers deserve legality, not further persecution
Real immigration policy reform does not underhandedly manufacture undocumented people, or target people who contribute to the economy, but involves doing the hard work of creating fair, workable policy in Congress.
Mike Gallagher: Send Harvard’s Chinese students home
It makes no sense for the U.S. to be educating the scientific and leadership class of a future adversary. on to ensure that Beijing doesn’t have the last laugh.
Tom Still: Adult smoking down, but some disturbing trends among youth
Recent surveys show 8% of high school students nationwide use electronic cigarettes or vape pens, which include nicotine and can harm the brain and cardiovascular system over time. It’s nearly twice as high (15.7%) in Wisconsin, said Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria, who runs the UW’s tobacco center.
Jenna Piwowarczyk: Cross-party friendships: political difference or moral disparity?
I love politics. I love my friendships. Why does it feel like I have to choose between the two?
Bill Barth: Supreme Court needs a do-over
When presented with an opportunity to set reasonable guardrails against partisan cheating in elections the U.S. Supreme Court majority took a pass, saying states were free to make their own rules.
Jeffrey Leverich: Trump’s call to rig mid-term is another hit to democracy
President Donald Trump is openly calling to rig the upcoming 2026 election so as not to lose control of Congress, defying our democracy once again as he unsuccessfully did Jan. 6, 2021, with his violent scheme to overthrow the national election.
Gregory Humphrey: Federal worker fired for advocacy off-hours, troubling move by Trump administration
The message sent by this firing is chilling in that even outside the workplace, standing up for dignity and equality can cost you your livelihood. That simply must not stand.
Arthur I. Cyr: Like all summits, Alaska meeting was unpredictable
Summits are unpredictable, and results dependent on many factors, including the personalities of leaders involved.
UW Stout: Stoutward Bound scholars buildcommunity as they arrive early to campus
Early-start bridge program helps students transition to college life Menomonie, Wis. – Arriving on campus early at University of Wisconsin-Stout helps students build community and begin the transition from high school to college life. For 55 incoming Stoutward Bound scholars, their
Godlewski announces lieutenant governor bid, vows to deliver for Wisconsin
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski said she wants to be part of a team that delivers for Wisconsin as she officially announced she’s running for lieutenant governor
Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: Bipartisan group of former Wisconsin leaders criticize Trump election proposal
WISCONSIN – On Monday, President Trump announced a series of proposed executive orders that would limit mail-in balloting and electronic voting machines. In response, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) made it clear that Wisconsin, not the federal government, manages