David C. Couper: Take the cross back from the oppressors
On Aug. 2, I and a group of fellow believers will carry a large wooden cross through the streets of Madison. We will walk silently, not in protest of one political party or another, but against a deeper sickness — one that perverts the Gospel, sanctions cruelty, promotes violence, militarism and war, endangers our environment and wraps oppression in religious robes.
Kristin Brey: Studies find art on street crosswalks makes them safer. Trump wants them gone.
Asphalt art projects have taken off in the past decade as collaborations between cities, community groups and artists.
David Blaska: Palestinian advocates hurt their cause
Has advocacy for any cause created more ill will than the push for Palestinian statehood?
Noria Doyle: Americans may no longer rely on global dominance of English as U.S. influence collapses under Trump
There is an old joke that goes: if you speak two languages, you are bilingual. But if you only speak one language, you are an American.
Rodriguez campaign: Slams opponents for racist smear campaign targeting her husband
MADISON, WI – Today, Lt. Governor and candidate for Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in response to blatantly false and racist rumors circulated to reporters this week regarding her husband, Baltazar Rodriguez: “My husband is a proud, naturalized U.S.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, Van Orden and Steil must explain why they passed the largest cut to Medicaid in history
On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Wisconsinites live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security. Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan
Wisconsin Historical Society: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
TOWN OF CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The church was originally constructed in 1907 in the Town
Wisconsin Historical Society: Carleton District #3 School listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Carleton District #3 School in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1916 and expanded to its present appearance in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Adams County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Outpost Golf Course in Adams County. Incidental take refers to the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announce investments to support Wisconsin’s meat processing industry
Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the successful Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting the profitability and sustainability of the state’s meat processing facilities and workforce MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of
WisDems: Tiffany on a potential governor run: “I believe that I am the best candidate”
Tiffany initially said he would have a decision about a gubernatorial run in August, but has pushed the date back to September MADISON, Wis. — In a recent interview with Vicki McKenna, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany discussed his potential run for
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Marshall: Demand regulator scrutinize Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger as poor service, high costs already plague freight rail industry
Further consolidation in rail industry could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin manufacturers, agriculture, small businesses, and consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that Union Pacific has agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Kaul joins two more lawsuits against federal government
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined two multistate lawsuits, including one challenging the USDA’s demand that states provide information about food stamp recipients or risk losing federal funding. The other lawsuit seeks to block a provision in Republicans’ reconciliation law to cut off Medicaid reimbursement for Planned Parenthood services.
’24 RNC host committee donates $5 million to Milwaukee nonprofits
The local host committee for the 2024 Republican National Convention announced it has used leftover funds to make $5 million in charitable donations to Milwaukee nonprofits.
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Speaks out against SNAP and Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Green Bay – Tonight, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) stood with local leaders, advocates, and community members to condemn the devastating cuts to food assistance and Medicaid included in the federal budget bill pushed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans—known