Ron Johnson: The ugly truth about the ‘big beautiful bill’
Years after Covid, the overspending continues—even with a Republican Congress.
Gregory Humphrey: Reporters must use civics education for tumultuous political times
Reporters must do their complete job with every news story they write or air. That means adding the reason the actions Trump makes run counter to constitutional safeguards and the laws of the country.
Jill Jacklitz: My brother was disabled. Defunding disability programs will cost lives.
A leaked version of a proposed budget for the federal Department of Health and Human Services would eliminate direct funding for many programs for people with disabilities
Frank Schneiger: The dire threat to nonprofits that serve the people some want to forget
As the Trump administration’s demolition of our civic institutions proceeds, there is little attention paid to the human impact these cuts will have on the government workers who are being summarily dismissed.
Mike McCabe: The costliest casualty
America is stuck at the moment, as if in a state of suspended animation. Few are satisfied with where we are at right now, making many long for yesterday. But yesterday’s gone. Tomorrow, it’ll soon be here. Might as well get to imagining how it could be better than before.
John Nichols: Pope Leo XIV embraces social justice
The theologian and veteran Vatican watcher Rich Raho, who has met the new pope, announced, “In Pope Leo we can expect a social justice warrior.”
Main Street Alliance: Stands in solidarity with “State Without Child Care” in Wisconsin to support 87,000 kids
MADISON, WI— Last week, Senator Howard Marklein, Rep. Mark Born, and Joint Finance Committee Republicans struck child care funding from the state budget, putting thousands of child care centers at risk of closure. If this isn’t fixed, Wisconsin families will lose
UW-Stout: Education designed for the future: UW-Stout to host global Polytechnic Summit, May 18-21
National and international academic professionals and community leaders will gather in Menomonie for the global Polytechnic Summit 2025, hosted by UW-Stout, Sunday, May 18, to Wednesday, May 21. The annual summit brings thought leaders together to shape the future of polytechnic
Sen. Jacque: Statement on EnergySolutions’ plans for the Kewaunee Power Station
“The announcement that EnergySolutions and WEC Energy Group are moving forward with the Early Site Permit process at the Kewaunee Power Station is a critical milestone that I am proud to support, and one that reflects the hopes of many
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Return liberty to Wisconsin’s budget
As we find ourselves knee deep in Wisconsin’s bi-annum budget battle, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) reaffirms their belief that the budgets of the past several decades far, far exceed their intended scope and the excessive, vote buying programs
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wisconsin could join call for change on cell phones in schools
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Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Labor, forest products and ag leaders urge U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with Line 5 relocation project
Madison, Wis – The diverse coalition backing the Line 5 relocation project plans to testify this week at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing soliciting feedback on whether construction of pipeline would or would not violate the Bad River
Gableman disputes OLR claim he had selfish motives in reviewing ‘20 election
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman countered a state regulator’s contention he had selfish motives in reviewing the 2020 election, arguing the “reality is more nuanced.”
TUE AM Update: Assembly hits the floor; candidates could cover mileage with campaign funds under Ethics Commission vote
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly will be on the floor today to take up a variety of health care-related bills, including AB 43, which would allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control. The calendar also includes AB 11,
DGA: Democratic governors’ statement on Republican plans to cut to Medicaid and SNAP
Contact:Julia Hamelburg, 202-739-2506jhamelburg@demgovs.org In response to Congressional Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food benefits, the country’s 23 Democratic governors – who represent a majority of the U.S. population – released the following statement: “Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of