State Bar of Wisconsin: Successfully defends leadership academy and leadership summit
MADISON, Wisc. (July 16, 2025)—The State Bar of Wisconsin has successfully resolved a federal lawsuit challenging its Leadership Academy and Leadership Summit programs, which were the target of a legal challenge that alleged the programs used race and ethnicity to
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Announces $21 million federal grant for PurpleLine transit corridor improvements
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $21 million in grant funding to the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). This federal grant was awarded through the USDOT Better Utilizing
Gov. Evers: Appoints Gregory Seibold as Florence County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gregory P. Seibold to serve as Florence County District Attorney. The appointment fills the vacancy created by District Attorney Michael J. Scholke’s passing. Seibold will serve for the remainder of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: On 3rd anniversary of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, Baldwin blasts Trump administration for cutting service
Anniversary comes as the Trump Administration plans to shut down the LGBTQ+ youth services effective July 17 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is slamming the Trump Administration’s
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: New York based crypto bros make million dollar transaction with contributions to right-wing Wisconsin politician Bill Berrien
MADISON, Wis. — According to the latest state campaign finance reports, the political action committee (PAC) of recently announced right-wing Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien received $1 million in contributions from the Winklevoss brothers of New York. The right-wing twin brothers
Institute for Reforming Government: Announces chief operating officer
THE NEWS The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has promoted Chris Reader to Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, Chris will manage the day-to-day operations of IRG, overseeing its team and project portfolio. Reader has also been named the
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Calls on Sec. Kennedy to delay shutting down the LGBTQ+ suicide hotline, keep his word & meet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to discuss at a House Appropriations Committee hearing on May 14, 2025. At that time, Kennedy stated that
Tom Still: Unusual close on Wisconsin budget debate may lead to wins for all
Evers and Democrats got much of what they asked and legislative Republicans scored some victories, as well. With a little outside prodding, what emerged from the Capitol is a budget that should serve Wisconsin well.
Ron Tusler: Governor caught playing politics with Brillion residents’ lives & livelihood
At 1:30 a.m., while most of Wisconsin was asleep, Governor Evers quietly vetoed a project that would’ve protected Brillion families from devastating floods. It wasn’t about policy, it was about politics. … The backlash from Brillion residents and the local press forced his hand. Now, his administration is scrambling to rewrite the story, pretending they supported the project all along. But we have the receipts.
Kathleen Gallagher: Wisconsin must seize the moment with fusion energy as power demand soars
Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region are well-positioned to shape a new, emerging fusion energy industry. It’s a rare chance — like the birth of Silicon Valley — to create an industry with potential for massive growth.
Bill Barth: Conspiracy theories thrive on this stuff
Trust is everything. Rebuilding it is a sacred duty. So it is stunning to see the allegations aimed at former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl.
Mario Koran: Past pay raises just a “Band-Aid” on Wisconsin prison staffing problems
Following initial progress, staffing vacancies are again rising in Wisconsin prisons. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help retain officers, some say.
Neil Heinen: One City is a model of best practices in education
One City Schools embrace innovation and are a model of best practices in education from around the world. Yes, it is obviously a “whatever it takes” approach to ensure kids learn. But the approaches included in the curriculum have proven track records of success.
Mark Belling: With birth rates crashing, school districts are overbuilt. Deal with it.
The debate in Waukesha will occur everywhere.
Dave Zweifel: Big bill only a piece of Trump’s assault on the public
While all the public’s attention has been focused on the congressional machinations over the budget, with a few brief distractions like bunker-buster bombs being dropped on Iran, the administration is busy quietly dismantling programs that had positioned America for the future.