Michelle Bryant: Rangel: The elected politician who served the public well
There are elected officials, politicians, and public servants. The terms are often used interchangeably but to be clear, there is a difference. You could be one or the other, or if you were former U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, you could be all three.
Mike McCabe: Short little span of attention
The news of the day used to be reported in extraordinary detail. Contrast that with the 140-character format of bulletins—dubbed “tweets”—that made a present-day social media platform one of the world’s most popular.
Wisconsin Safety Council: June celebrated as National Safety Month
MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is again partnering with the National Safety Council to celebrate June as National Safety Month, promoting workplace practices and cultures that prioritize safety. Throughout the month, Wisconsin
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to stay cool behind the wheel as summer heats up
June Law of the Month: Reckless Driving As summer gets underway, the Wisconsin State Patrol urges motorists to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and prioritize safety on the road. Reckless driving often includes more than one of the following: speed, improper
MON News Summary: GOP, Evers disagree on who controls money from federal COVID aid
TOP STORIES GOP at odds with Evers over who controls $171M in interest from COVID aid… [in 2024, DOA Sec. Blumenfeld told JLAC co-chair Wimburger] that guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department indicated the interest funds may be used to
Dept. of Public Instruction: Free summer meals available for Wisconsin kids through DPI nutrition program
Summer Food Service Program provides 3 million nutritious meals to children, teens in low-income areas MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across
Dept. of Natural Resources: Take action on invasive species this June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive species in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long. Invasive species are nonnative plants, animals and diseases
‘Facts and figures on my side’ in reconciliation fight, Johnson tells ‘UpFront’
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he has “the facts and figures on my side” as the U.S. Senate returns to Washington and he prepares to take on President Donald Trump and his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
MON AM Update: ‘Facts and figures on my side’ in reconciliation fight, Johnson tells ‘UpFront’
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he has “the facts and figures on my side” as the U.S. Senate returns to Washington and he prepares to take on President Donald Trump and his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
WAFCA: May is Mental Health Month: WAFCA urges legislative support for youth mental health
In a joint convening of the Assembly and Senate Committees on Mental Health this week, WAFCA emphasized the importance of continuing to improve our care for children and youth, especially those with complex needs, by supporting a robust continuum of
City of Milwaukee: False statement continues to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment
Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions report sound first-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of March 31, 2025, there were 102 state-chartered credit unions,
FRI REPORT: Negotiations continue as Joint Finance falls behind pace of recent budgets
Quotes of the Week Our goal is to continue talks to reach a bipartisan consensus on the budget that invests in priorities, including a tax cut for those who need it the most.- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on budget
WisDems: Ron Johnson says watching building #7 collapse as result of 9/11 terrorist attack is “Cool to Watch”
MADISON, Wis. — In a surreal interview with Tucker Carlson, Wisconsin US Senator Ron Johnson, who has spent the past month spouting off debunked conspiracy theories about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is now saying that it’s “cool to watch” video of buildings,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Holds Trump accountable for unlawfully dismantling Minority Business Development Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration detail its compliance with a May 13 federal court injunction that ordered it to stop the illegal dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)