Dairy Business Innovation Alliance: Survey shows DBIA grants spur economic growth, business resilience
MADISON, WI – The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is driving innovation, business growth, resilience, and workforce development in the Midwest dairy industry, according to the results of a new survey. Alliance partners Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Center
Corrine Hendrickson: Wisconsin’s budget decision: Child care community or continued chaos?
Once more, Gov. Evers has requested investment for child care in the state budget. Will the third time be the charm? Or will Republicans again block it in the legislature?
Bill Barth: Why has talking become unusual?
Sometimes the solution to a problem presents itself through the absurdity of the alternative.
Rick Esenberg and Dan Lennington: Judge Dugan was wrong. Don’t use the courthouse to protest Trump’s policies.
It is regrettable that a sitting judge had to be arrested. If she does not face consequences, it will embolden others and further undermine the rule of law.
Ruth Conniff: ‘Lock her up!’: Trump is determined to arrest democracy and the women who defend it
The least the most timid among us can do is insist that the federal government follow the law before caving in. That’s what Dugan did, when she asked if the agents who came to her courtroom to arrest Flores-Ruiz had a judicial warrant. They did not. Nor do they have proof that Dugan herself broke any laws.
Andrew C. McCarthy: As a Trump DOJ should know, Judge Dugan has a defense
Her team will argue that, when intervening in the case of an illegal immigrant, she was acting within the scope of her official duties.
Tim Vetscher: When people die, openness matters
Milwaukee County’s new medical examiner, Dr. Wieslawa Tlomak, announced the office would stop sharing narrative reports until investigations were concluded and cases closed.
Melissa Agard: Anxious about current events? Here’s a list of things to do
You are not powerless. The strongest response to dysfunction in Washington, D.C., is local action.
Bruce Murphy: Will Richland County turn against Trump?
Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer — a lot — from his policies.
Michelle Bryant: “Sinners” and the urgency of preserving historical truth
“Sinners” is not just a great movie; it is a case study of why we must fight to preserve and teach history in all its complexity.
WisDems: ICYMI: “Medicaid cuts eyed by Congress could cost Wisconsin $6.4 billion, report says”
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin State Journal today highlighted the devastating impact Republican cuts to Medicaid could have on Wisconsin. According to the new report, Wisconsin could lose billions of dollars in federal funding and at least 52,000 Wisconsinites could lose
NEW Manufacturing Alliance: Call for nominations for the 14th annual Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnership Awards
The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance’s is asking for nominations for the 14th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards.” The Awards spotlight best practices of manufacturing and education collaborations throughout northeast Wisconsin. The Awards dinner will be held on Tuesday,
UW–Eau Claire: Graduating finance major sees real-world connection to her coursework
Like many Americans, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finance major Marie Nickolette pays close attention to economic news about tariffs, trade wars and stock market fluctuations. Nickolette, a Burlington native, learned about asset allocation, portfolio diversification and other financial strategies in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. The fifteen
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Ann Walsh Bradley begins term as chief justice
Madison, Wisconsin (May 1, 2025) – Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland