Milwaukee Public Schools: Ranked among the best in Wisconsin by U.S. News & World report
Six schools listed in Wisconsin’s top 100 (MILWAUKEE)—U.S. News & World Report has ranked six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools as among the best in Wisconsin in the publication’s annual Best High Schools list released today. Three MPS schools rank in the
Forward Latino: The general conference of the National Gaurd Association of the United States will be held this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee will host the 147th General Conference and Exhibition of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) this weekend. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of
Americans for Autism Advocacy: Statement on lawsuit filed by former University of Wisconsin student athletes in federal court
A lawsuit filed in the Western District of Wisconsin federal court alleges that a former women’s basketball head coach penalized neurodivergent student athletes and violated privacy rights. SUN PRAIRIE, WISC. – Five former members of the Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball
Capitol Chats: Marquette Law School Poll’s Franklin says name ID a challenge for 2026 guv candidates
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin talks about the political environment in 2026 and challenges for gubernatorial candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.
First Liberty: University grants housing request for Jewish student to accommodate Sabbath observance
The University previously refused to accommodate student’s religious request despite granting exceptions for non-religious reasons. Madison, WI—First Liberty Institute and the law firm Eimer Stahl LLP announced that the University of Wisconsin granted a religious accommodation request for incoming Jewish
Dept. of Workforce Development: July 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 July 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Holds press conference on her new back-to-school tax holiday legislation
MADISON, WI – This morning State Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference with State Senator Brad Pfaff to promote their new back-to-school tax holiday legislation. In which, Rep. Jacobson emphasized her commitment to lowering costs on Wisconsin’s working families and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for special trapping season at Sandhill State Wildlife Area
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill State Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. This unique opportunity will provide
WisGOP: Names executive director
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin has named Stephen Mueller as its new Executive Director. Mueller will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2026 cycle. “I am thrilled to announce Stephen Mueller as our new Executive Director.
Spencer Black: Dems must fight back against GOP Texas gerrymander
I’m sick and tired of Democrats doing the right thing and respecting democratic norms only to get kicked in the teeth by Republicans.
Jeffrey Mandell: Trump’s gerrymandering arms race must end, and Democrats shouldn’t compound it
Several other states have adopted nonpartisan redistricting models that are working. We should demand this approach be expanded, not restricted or scrapped.
Patrick McIlheran: ‘We still need to pave our roads’
As stewardship program is up for renewal, northern counties’ budgets, economies are squeezed by how much land already is taken out of equation
Dan Shafer: A too-early breakdown of the 2026 race for governor in Wisconsin
A look at declared and possible candidates in the 2026 race for governor.
Richard Moore: Use of artificial intelligence by state bureaucracies requires strict oversight
If AI can be used to increase efficiency, it can also be used to shift accountability from bureaucrats to technology, to reinforce and extend bureaucratic biases, and to reduce transparency by hiding bureaucratic action “behind the code.” The use of AI by bureaucracies needs to be addressed now.
Dave Zweifel: 80 years after bombing, nuclear threat is on the rise
The threat of atomic warfare is as real today as it was back in 1945.