UW-Stout Polytechnic: Healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state
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Center for Election Confidence: Wisconsin Elections Commission must hold the City of Milwaukee accountable
MILWAUKEE, WISC.—With the support of the Center for Election Confidence (CEC), Milwaukee election observer Justin Gavery filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) alleging serious violations of Wisconsin election law by the Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) during the August 11 primary
Dept. of Justice: Sues to block Trump administration’s public charge rule
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a coalition in suing to halt the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish lawful immigrants for use of public benefits they are lawfully entitled
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee field hearing on Obamacare waste, fraud, & abuse
CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a field hearing in North Carolina titled, “Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued
State Senate Democratic Committee: Democrats call out vicious cycle of school funding referendums
MADISON, WI – This morning, Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein, joined by Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker and former Middleton-Cross Plains Board of Education President Sheila Hibner, called for greater investment in public education and an end to the cycle of
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: Washington Post profiles David Crowley’s improbable comeback journey from childhood instability to Wisconsin’s Democratic nominee for governor
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A new Washington Post feature by Karen Tumulty traces the remarkable personal story behind David Crowley’s stunning primary victory, ranking him as “the most surprising winner in this year’s turbulent primary season”, and noting that his path to politics is
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: To present ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Madison crime victim advocate Dana Pellbon
RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center leader to receive award MADISON, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize Dana Pellebon, a Madison crime victim advocate and Executive Director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims’
Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post profile highlights David Crowley’s “against-the-odds” story
A new Washington Post profile of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlights how his “stunning upset” in last month’s gubernatorial primary was just the latest twist in a remarkable “against-the-odds” personal story. As the Post’s Karen Tumulty reports, Crowley “roots his priorities
Talking Trade with Brian Dranzik, Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport, and Jack Rabenn, Crow Holdings
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” partners in the new $80 million cargo terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport say the project will bring more airborne economic activity to Wisconsin.
Crowley campaign: Announces new anti-corruption policy focused on accountability and transparency
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. At a press conference in Madison, Crowley highlighted four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Evers administration sued over race-based barrier for new teachers
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) over the Minority Teacher Loan Program (MTL), which provides loan forgiveness only for minority teachers. We argue that the
Book excerpt: ‘This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy’ by Ben Wikler.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact isn’t a revolutionary idea, whatever its critics might claim. It’s just wrapping up some unfinished business.
Timothy Ehlinger and John Ringheimer: Don’t let mistake distract from successful Aug. 11 election
If we really want to speed up counting ballots without sacrificing accuracy, we could do so by combining some modest investments in manpower and machinery along with a few simple policy changes.
Jackson Walker: Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha rail idea back on radar, despite costs, existing options
Cities tout costly plans for trains on route already served by commuter buses.
Jeffrey Leverich: Autocratic Trump administration is destined to fail
The authoritarian delusion holds in mind an imaginary hierarchical caste system, where the entire nation is found below it, except for those who donate to their coffers.